* En anglais uniquement
White Magic guitarist Sleepy Doug Shaw formed experimental/indie/Afro-pop outfit
Highlife in the late 2000s. The London-born, New York City-based multi-instrumentalist recorded an EP with the help of likeminded members of
Gang Gang Dance and
Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti as well as
White Magic's
Mira Billotte, who provided background vocals.
Highlife supported
Animal Collective on their 2008 U.K. tour, before releasing their debut on Shaw's own label, New High Records, in June 2009. ~ James Christopher Monger