In Flagranti

In Flagranti is the Swiss-born, New York-based duo of Sasha Crnobrnja and Alex Gloor, central figures in the 21st-century revival of cosmic disco and post-punk funk. Formed in the late 90s, the project grew out of their work with Codek Records, a label renowned for its high-concept visual art and DIY ethos.

Their sound is deeply rooted in the 'Cosmic' scene of late 70s Italy, pioneered by DJs like Daniele Baldelli, which blended diverse genres into a slow, hypnotic dance floor experience. In Flagranti modernized this approach using a 'cut and paste' sampling technique that mirrors the visual collage work of their album sleeves. Their career arc is defined by a consistent exploration of 'trash-chic' aesthetics, moving from early 12-inch edits to more structured, yet still experimental, full-length albums like 'Brash & Vulgar.' Critically, they are celebrated for bridging the gap between the art world and the dance floor, influencing a generation of 'disco-punk' and 'indie-dance' acts. They occupy a unique cultural position as curators of a specific New York underground cool, blending the glamour of high fashion with the grit of the city's industrial past.