Rich Morel is a singer/songwriter, producer and remixer crafting records for a list of artists including Cyndi Lauper, Pet Shop Boys, New Order, Depeche Mode, Yoko Ono, The Killers and Neneh Cherry. Morel has had over 20 number one remixes on Billboard’s club play chart. Morel is also known for his collaborations with Grammy Award winning house music pioneers DEEP DISH (“Stranded,” “Mohammed is Jesus” and “Sacramento”) and for his eponymous band’s club hits “True”, “Cabaret” and “Under A Disco”.
MOREL- DJ
As a DJ, Morel is one half of BLOWOFF (alongside partner BOB MOULD). The pair’s bi-monthly ‘Blowoff” residency at Washington DC’s 930 Club has become one of the city’s most celebrated club nights earning them equally successful residencies in NYC and San Francisco, San Diego, and Chicago. Rich Morel’s Hot Sauce party in DC has included live performances by artists he is working in addition to Morel’s dj sets. Hot Sauce is now happening every 2 months in Baltimore as well.
DEATHFIX
DEATHFIX is Rich Morel’s collaboration with Brendan Canty (Fugazi). DEATHFIX started when the two of them were in Bob Mould’s band, and has flowered under the dim lights of Brendan’s toasty warehouse. DEATHFIX will be releasing their first singles and videos this spring.
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: ( (sad emoticon) is a new project Morel is recording with cellist (electronics + loops) Doug Poplin. The record is atmospheric, dark and romantic with a loose narrative about obsession and heart break. Look for : ( ’s debut this spring on Kid Recordings!
