Anybody fancy a Bearhug?

The 2 Bears are Joe Goddard, the production warp drive from the pop starship Hot Chip and Raf Daddy, DJ and musical man about London town whose CV includes running labels for the likes of Basement Jaxx and Mathew Herbert.

Their debut long player Be Strong is quickly becoming one of the most lauded dance albums of a generation, a collection of faultless dancefloor anthems shot through with a wicked sense of humour guaranteed to put a smile on your face and spring in your step.