In the past two years, the electronic duo Frost Children has transformed from rising stars in New York's underground scene to a globally sought-after act. Those who managed to catch their recent DJ sets were fortunate, as they were announced at the last minute and sold out within minutes. Their two albums released in 2023, ‘SPEEDRUN’ and ‘Hearth Room’, showcased a remarkable range, from the fast-paced hyperpop track ‘FLATLINE’ to the heartfelt pop-rock song ‘Got Me By The Tail’.
On their new album ‘SISTER’, Frost Children refine their existing sound rather than venture into entirely new territory, continuing to craft irresistibly engaging tracks that defy easy classification. The lyrics balance sincerity with playfulness, particularly in the title track, which explores their deep relationship. ‘SISTER’ represents their most overtly 'pop' work to date, especially with the track ‘WHAT IS FOREVER FOR’—a romantic song that echoes the production style of 2010s EDM. Still, Frost Children are redefining boundaries to create a sound that is distinctly their own.
When I call them on a Friday morning from London, I am struck by their calm demeanor, which contrasts with their reputation for high-energy live performances. They’ve set up a webcam in their New York studio for this press round, making our conversation feel reminiscent of a YouTube gaming video—an apt comparison, considering both Angel and Lulu had channels on the site during their youth.
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Angel: We were out a bit late last night.
Lulu: We just woke up. This is our first coffee.
You clearly create music for party enthusiasts. Would you both consider yourselves party people as well? While you originate from that scene, do you still partake often?
Lulu: We do go out frequently, but we party in a relaxed manner. We maintain a chill vibe unless one of our friends is DJing, then we let loose.
Angel: I have a passion for DJing and love seeing my friends spin. It's essential to immerse yourself in the environment where dance music thrives. So yes, I think we definitely party.
Lulu: We excel at partying. We know how to pace ourselves throughout the night.
Some might say you're seasoned and sophisticated partiers. You've figured it out.
Lulu: That's true; it really is.
Angel: Last night we were at our friend Harrison [The Dare]’s DJ set, and our other friend Damion was also spinning. We just showed up, hung out, and even DJed a little for fun.
I know you visited London earlier in the summer and plan to return for more shows. What’s your perspective on a city like London compared to New York?
Lulu: We adore London; it feels like an extension of our life here. We’re quite close with Babymorocco and Iris Luz, who directed the ‘Shake it Like A’ music video. That entire group feels like our London crew. It has similarities to New York but there’s a more laid-back vibe, allowing you to still be out and about simultaneously.
Angel: My recent favorite London moment was taking a taxi home from a friend's place to our hotel across town at 1 AM. The long ride was ridiculously entertaining as the driver blasted the radio. It was the wildest stuff we had ever heard, and he was totally in his element, sharing the vibe. London feels like a spiritual center for dance music. I genuinely appreciate it.
You collaborated with Babymorocco again on this record. How did you first connect and what’s your relationship like? I find him fascinating.
Lulu: The owner of True Panther Records, Dean, also manages Babymorocco, so we’re sort of label mates. During our first performance at The Lot, Dean introduced a new artist, Babymorocco, and played ‘NRG’. Our live reaction was, ‘Oh wow, this guy is fantastic.’
Afterward, Dean suggested we collaborate, and when we finally got together, we discovered that we really clicked as friends. We produced the song 'SXC' in about an hour.
We didn’t meet for a year afterward as we were occupied with our own projects. Then he reached out in the summer, expressing he was working on an album but needed guidance on how to proceed with his songs. So, we returned to London to help him sort through his demos and create five new tracks.
That collaboration led to his album ‘Amour’, which I believe is his best work yet. He seamlessly developed his new persona; he truly embodies a character artist and a performance artist. No one else quite matches what he does.
I sense a synergy between your work, with a similar tongue-in-cheek, post-ironic feel.
Lulu: That’s the best part; when people are unsure how to interpret it, or when it frustrates them because they can’t grasp what he’s aiming to convey to the
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