Alexis Taylor

For fans of light-hearted pop, Alexis Taylor has always had a banger up his sleeve. As a co-founder of indie-electronic legends Hot Chip, he’s been racking up a ton of nominations and awards for two decades. Not many people know though that he’s had his own songwriting career alongside that for almost just as long. Albums such as his debut “Rubbed Out” (2008) or the brilliantly produced “Beautiful Thing” (2018), where he plays over 15 instruments himself, are clear proof of his outstanding composition skills and many musical sensibilities. While things have been somewhat quieter around Hot Chip in recent years, Taylor is finally releasing a new solo album in 2026. “Paris In The Spring” not only continues his delightfully elaborate synth-pop trips, it’s also a masterclass in modern songwriting in the alternative dance scene. This indie jack-of-all-trades celebrates a sound that can set you dancing ecstatically just as it tells stories and captures the various moods of a rainy afternoon. It is timeless, carefully crafted, perfectly produced pop music that doesn’t jump on trends, instead confidently finding and implementing its own stylistic language. Perfect for his Reeperbahn debut in Hamburg.