"A sound of sheer exuberance' The 405 "Psychedelic synth pop that recalls Passion Pit or that first MGMT record, exquisite production and creative risk-taking at every turn” Clash Magazine "Kita Menari invites the full spectrum of emotion" The Line of Best Fit You would be forgiven for thinking the music from Kita Menari, a project born from a near death drowning experience and homed in the grounds of the resting place of the last German Kaiser, would be steeped in sorrow, angst or depression. However, Micha de Jonge takes a much more positive outlook on life since that fateful day in Malaysia 2 years ago. “I was diving in this incredible lagoon in Malaysia, really soaking in my surroundings when suddenly my oxygen tank jammed underwater. I very quickly went from serenity to panic as I fought my way to the surface before the end of my last breath”. Back on shore, Micha told of his experience to the locals and, determined to celebrate winning his dance with Death, drank until dawn. When he awoke he found a penned note in his pocket consisting of the words ‘Kita Menari’. “I don’t know how it got there and I didn’t know the words meant ‘we dance’ in Malay. As soon as I found out I thought ‘that’s it’! From now on that is going to be the motto of my songwriting”. On returning to the Netherlands, Micha set about approaching songwriting from a new, reflective angle. What transpired was a sound as vibrant as Passion Pit with the electronic hooks of MGMT and sonic energy of Parisian dance pop outfit Phoenix.