U.K. electronic duo Simian Mobile Disco splintered from experimental electronic group Simian to create crossover electro hits, before shifting gear into the world of minimal and underground techno. The two had originally formed Simian with singer Simon Lord and Alex MacNaughton in the late '90s. Not content with their roles in the band and wishing to indulge their longtime interest in electronic dance music, the two latched onto DJ gigs while touring with the band. Eventually, the duo split from Simian and dubbed themselves Simian Mobile Disco. Looking to prevent their own ele...