NYC Artists on the Rise: Sensual Harassment

Brooklyn’s Sensual Harassment call themselves "Reptilian Humanoids," and with good reason: there’s certainly something mutant about their music. As we speak, the trio are reinventing the dance floor with their disco-meets-’80s new wave hybrid of electronica. From propulsive beats to saccharine sing-a-longs, their tracks — many of which were done with seasoned engineer Jesse Cannon (The Cure, Animal Collective) — are slick enough to make the casual listener instantly bust a move even in the kitchen. While one song, "Daddy Long Legs," features explosive bits that Daft Punk might want to cop, their latest single "Fever" is the gem of them all. The shimmery synth-propelled tune is a sweet, body-moving anthem complete with a climactic "la la la" chorus. Revel in these hot summer nights by blasting it at loud decibels and knocking back some cold ones. – Michelle Geslani