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Exclusive Video: Hot Chip Turn the Beat Around in New York

February 6, 2008 6:12 PM ET

Rock Daily caught up with U.K. dance-rock kings Hot Chip at their tour stop at New York City's Highline Ballroom. Click above to hear group members Joe Goddard and Alexis Taylor talk about the power of their funky moves and to see the band perform "Ready for the Floor."

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