Even if that statement was ambiguous, we kind of wanted to cause a stir. We thought that by having the name "Cabaret Voltaire", that with it came a certain responsibility. It wasn't meant to be purely entertainment; it was meant to be something a little bit more serious - and to provoke people - wrapped within an outer wrapping of entertainment.
Stephen MallinderOne of the tropes of our videos is that they were very rhythmic with clipped edits.
Stephen MallinderWe were coming from a completely different place, which was saying "sound" is what you want to define it as, and you can shape it into music in whichever way you want.
Stephen MallinderMusic doesn't have to be so rule-based - and so strict in its structures, construction and perception.
Stephen Mallinder