http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9468152&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fvitalic%2Fplaylists.rssDijon, France, may not rank high among dance-music lovers' dream destinations, but the city merits an entry in techno history thanks to Vitalic. Born Pascal Arbez, Vitalic's unique sound befits an artist from the peripheries, drawing influence from big-shot neighbors (the silky filter disco of Paris' Daft Punk, in Vitalic's case) and then twisting it into a gnarled, wanton shape that doesn't bother hiding a sneer. After a few years spent recording as Dima, Vitalic burst into clubbers' consciousnesses with 2001's <I>Poney</I> EP, a blast of stomping, stadium-sized electro-house balancing pop wit and rhythmic muscle. Quickly becoming a regular on the European festival circuit, Vitalic continued to release singles that were eventually collected as the album <I>Ok Cowboy</I>. He recorded a mix and a live album before returning in 2009 with <I>Flashmob</I>, a collection of all-new material. - Philip SherburneU.K./Euro Technoen720Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:05:13 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9468152&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fvitalic%2Fplaylists.rss Dijon, France, may not rank high among dance-music lovers' dream destinations, but the city merits an entry in techno history thanks to Vitalic. Born Pascal Arbez, Vitalic's unique sound befits an artist from the peripheries, drawing influence from big-shot neighbors (the silky filter disco of Paris' Daft Punk, in Vitalic's case) and then twisting it into a gnarled, wanton shape that doesn't bother hiding a sneer. After a few years spent recording as Dima, Vitalic burst into clubbers' consciousnesses with 2001's <I>Poney</I> EP, a blast of stomping, stadium-sized electro-house balancing pop wit and rhythmic muscle. Quickly becoming a regular on the European festival circuit, Vitalic continued to release singles that were eventually collected as the album <I>Ok Cowboy</I>. He recorded a mix and a live album before returning in 2009 with <I>Flashmob</I>, a collection of all-new material. - Philip Sherburne http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.22693802&variant=play&rws=%2Fvitalic%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:51:52 -0800 Playlists Featuring Vitalic on Rhapsody Online 22693802 ply.22693802 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.22693802&variant=play&rws=%2Fvitalic%2Fplaylists.rss