Name: Dengue Fever
Brand: Dengue Fever

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TT001LP

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-15

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020286236467

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Dengue Fever

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Rest of World

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Tuk Tuk Records

Los Angeles based band formed in the early 2000s, Dengue Fever fuses Khmer-Rock with modern Indie Rock. With a unique sound that blends Cambodian pop music from the 1960s and 70s with contemporary Western influences, *Dengue Fever* has created a captivating musical experience that transports listeners to another time and place.

Inspired by legendary Cambodian artists such as *Yol Aularong*, *Sinn Sisamouth*, and *Pan Ron*, Dengue Fever pays homage to their rich musical heritage while adding their own modern twist. Their eclectic style has drawn comparisons to diverse acts like *The Cambodian Space Project*, *Holly Golightly*, and even African bands like *Tinariwen* and *Bombino*. 

Known for their energetic live performances, Dengue Fever has gained a dedicated following around the world. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of genres including Ethiopian jazz (*Mulatu Astatke*), experimental rock (*CAN*), and even Thai funk (*The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band*), they continue to push boundaries and defy categorization.

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Fronted by amazing vocalist Chhom Nimol, Dengue Fever has surprisingly universal appeal - Chhom herself is already quite accustomed to seizing the hearts of listeners (including the King and Queen of Cambodia), as she comes from a family best considered as a Cambodia pop music dynasty– not unlike a Cambodian version of the Jacksons. The rest of the band is no flake-fest either, consisting of Zac Holtzman (Dieselhed) and his brother Ethan on Farfisa organ, Senon Williams (Radar Brothers), David Ralicke (Beck) and seasoned drummer/ engineer Paul Smith. 

Their covers stay remarkably true to the crazy party music spirit of the '60s- and '70s-era originals. But there are also original songs, some of which veer off into the darkened corridors of lost love and ghostly noir romanticism, dissolving sometimes into spaces of genuine bleakness and tragedy — all in the Khmer tongue. Far from mere novelty or cheap Orientophile thrill, Dengue Fever keeps listeners on their toes, dancing to their way-out tones. The Deluxe Reissue contains 5 bonus tracks not available on the original release.

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