Straight from the "I Knew Them Before You" department comes Brooklyn duo Telepathe. Deep, dark synths and a refreshingly haphazard approach to structuring keep these guys firmly on the good side, unlike a certain other popular, dull New York duo. Although some characteristics leave them very much in line with the trend (drum machines, synths, neon face paint, and a lazily fringed, moody female vocalist), the temptation to bunch them with other (albeit quality) scenester favourites such as Crystal Castles is to genuinely court laziness - this is an original, engaging mix of dreamy electronica and punchy beats.
Their Dave 'TVOTR' Sitek-produced Dance Mother is out on IAMSOUND - home of Long Boots and Florence and The Machine - in a fortnight's time. Expect to hear it soundtrack your next visit to Urban Outfitters shortly thereafter.
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I only know Telepathe from when they opened for Crystal Castles. I hate scenesters and I think both bands are great.
ReplyDeleteYup - they really are. My intention was in no way to criticise CC; I'm just anticipating the temptation that will no doubt exist for some to lump them together and - more importantly - lump them both with other neon-clad pretenders.
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