01Profile
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Goose
Musician — Belgium
03Interview
Name?
Mickael Karkousse.
Where are you from?
Belgium.
What do you do?
Play synth, guitar and sing in Goose.
Describe your style in three words?
Minimal, Black, Silver.
You can make a record with anyone from history?
John Lennon. Chosen track 'Working Class Hero'.
What do you miss about home when you're on tour?
Family life.
What’s the best show you’ve ever been to?
Daft punk Alive 2006, Pukkelpop Belgium. Chosen track 'Make Love'.
What British music icons inspire your sound today?
Depeche Mode. Chosen track 'Wrong'.
You can spend an hour with anyone from history?
Andy Warhol. During my art college years, I felt a big affection for the artist and his views on art and the commercial world. And... It would be just really good fun I reckon.
Goose are an electronic 4-piece from Belgium, their new studio album 'What You Need' will be released 7th April 2017.
Singer Mickael Karkousse debuted in Raf Simons iconic Radioactivity show (which featured Kraftwerk) in the late 1990s. This led Goose to a long-term collaboration with cult fashion photographer and filmmaker Willy Vanderperre, which culminated with the creation of a short film to mark the release of ‘What You Need’.
02Playlist
04Playlist Notes
What was the first song you played on repeat?
'Da Da Da' by Trio.
One record you would keep forever?
'The Way You Make Me Feel' by Michael Jackson from Bad.
A song you wish you had written?
'F.E.A.R' by Ian Brown.
A song that defines the teenage you?
'Unfinished Sympathy' by Massive Attack.
A song with your favourite lyrics?
'All I Need' by Air.
4 songs you can’t stop listening to right now?
'Say Something Loving' by The XX
Saw them live recently and was overwhelmed with the sound and positive energy.
'My Dreams Dictate My Reality' by Soko
I used to listen to that album when I went jogging around in LA. It was the perfect record to free my find from the recordings of our album What You Need.
'Late Night' by Foals
Love their vibe and the musical evolution they have gone through. One of the few bands that will stand the test of time.
'What You Want' by Is Tropical
I have always loved the band and when we got to know each other 2 years ago My love for them only grew.
03Interview
Name?
Mickael Karkousse.
Where are you from?
Belgium.
What do you do?
Play synth, guitar and sing in Goose.
Describe your style in three words?
Minimal, Black, Silver.
You can make a record with anyone from history?
John Lennon. Chosen track 'Working Class Hero'.
What do you miss about home when you're on tour?
Family life.
What’s the best show you’ve ever been to?
Daft punk Alive 2006, Pukkelpop Belgium. Chosen track 'Make Love'.
What British music icons inspire your sound today?
Depeche Mode. Chosen track 'Wrong'.
You can spend an hour with anyone from history?
Andy Warhol. During my art college years, I felt a big affection for the artist and his views on art and the commercial world. And... It would be just really good fun I reckon.
Goose are an electronic 4-piece from Belgium, their new studio album 'What You Need' will be released 7th April 2017.
Singer Mickael Karkousse debuted in Raf Simons iconic Radioactivity show (which featured Kraftwerk) in the late 1990s. This led Goose to a long-term collaboration with cult fashion photographer and filmmaker Willy Vanderperre, which culminated with the creation of a short film to mark the release of ‘What You Need’.
04Playlist Notes
What was the first song you played on repeat?
'Da Da Da' by Trio.
One record you would keep forever?
'The Way You Make Me Feel' by Michael Jackson from Bad.
A song you wish you had written?
'F.E.A.R' by Ian Brown.
A song that defines the teenage you?
'Unfinished Sympathy' by Massive Attack.
A song with your favourite lyrics?
'All I Need' by Air.
4 songs you can’t stop listening to right now?
'Say Something Loving' by The XX
Saw them live recently and was overwhelmed with the sound and positive energy.
'My Dreams Dictate My Reality' by Soko
I used to listen to that album when I went jogging around in LA. It was the perfect record to free my find from the recordings of our album What You Need.
'Late Night' by Foals
Love their vibe and the musical evolution they have gone through. One of the few bands that will stand the test of time.
'What You Want' by Is Tropical
I have always loved the band and when we got to know each other 2 years ago My love for them only grew.
Goose | Call Me (2017)
Goose | What You Need | Directed by Willy Vanderperre (2016)
Goose | So Long | Directed by Willy Vanderperre (2016)
Goose | Control (2013)