Photo courtesy of A24 [left] and Ethan Holland/The FADER [right].
Now you can take the world of Club Kid on the go.
Today, A24 Music has released Club Kid (Music From & Inspired by the Film) featuring music by Shygirl, Brutalismus 3000, Moby, Christine and the Queens, and Nirosta Steel. The project includes three new tracks and two covers of Arthur Russell's "The Boy with a Smile," a song which is featured in the film. Christine and the Queens and Nirosta Steel both covered the classic song by Russell.
The cover by Nirosta Steel is especially significant given that he was a close collaborator and friend of the late artist. "It was so cool to hear Arthur’s voice in this fab movie then even cooler to get the call from the A24 folks to cover it," Nirosta Steel tells The FADER. "Big smile!"
Throughout the short EP, listeners get a glimpse into the eclectic and heartfelt world depicted in the film. Brutalismus 3000's track reflects the thrall of the often hedonistic club world the film depicts, whereas Nirosta Steel's cover evokes the film's earnest and cozy atmosphere.
Club Kid, which was written and directed by Jordan Firstman, takes place in the thrilling world of New York City queer underground club culture. Its plot follow's Firstman's character, Peter, a hard partying promoter, whose life is upended when he discovers he's a father and must take care of his son, Arlo. The film was shot on-site at key New York City venues and parties, and features actors directly sourced from the scene it depicts.
Earlier this month, The FADER spoke with the cast of Club Kid, including Firstman and DJ and performer Saturn Risin9, about capturing the underground club scene with authenticity and heart. "“I was definitely afraid at first that it would be some N.Y.C. junkie exposé,” actress and New York City club scene participant Alaska Riley told The FADER. “But I saw Jordan really take the underground people seriously and bring so much heart and warmth to it.” Read The FADER's full interview with the Club Kid cast here.
Listen to Club Kid (Music From & Inspired by the Film) here. Club Kid is now playing in select theaters.
