Mike Stroud and Evan Mast are then men behind Ratatat, one of electronic musics rising stars. The duos chest-pounding instrumentals and innovative hip-hop remixes have earned them serious credibility and fans in high places. Shortly after the groups formation they were signed to XL records and have toured with the likes of Daft Punk, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand and Bjork. They talk about the serendipity of their success and how their music always sounds like a really bad idea on paper. They delve into their creative process, sharing a few tips for innovative sounds and stress the importance of never losing your original musical intent.