There's something truly wonderful about a long car ride with a fellow music lover, especially one that has the time to delve into both music discussion and music enjoyment. I spent somewhere around 22 hours in a Jeep with a friend this past weekend, talking about tunes and listening to some of our favorites. We did the usual iPod shuffle, with each of us taking a turn on the 1s and 2s.
A lot of the songs were familiar, sure, but a fair number of new tunes floated past my ears during the hours in the car. Perhaps the most fun was Telepathe's "So Fine," a bass driven dance tune with female vocals. I've seen Telepathe's name bounced around the blogosphere, but hadn't gotten around to checking them out. Glad I finally did.
Apparently the duo were introduced and bonded over their shared love of hip hop. Their debut album was produced by TV On The Radio's David Sitek, a fact that might pique your interest a bit. The beat-knowledge (of both Telepathe and Sitek, one would assume) bleeds through, as does some electronica influence; "So Fine" is definitely a mood track, not a lyric tune. But if you're looking for great dancey tunes, check this out. And don't hesitate to check in with Chairlift's chopped remix. The bass knob gets turnt up, everything gets a little more shimmery, and the song gets more present and less superficial. It's a good pair.
Telepathe - So Fine (YSI) (filesavr)
Telepathe - So Fine (Chairlift Remix) (YSI) (filesavr)
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