There is an intriguingly vintage quality to the synth driven sound of Brooklyn’s Twintapes, a NYC electro pop trio brainchild of Pavel Rarera (pictured) that – without any support from the major music blogs – has recently gone viral on Youtube with a few videos. Triggering devices that reference electronic pioneers Kraftwerk all the way up to current trendsetters The Knife, the duo finds a perfect balance between groove and chill. Their vocals are delivered with a more soulful approach however, positioning their sound closer to dance than the harsher textures of industrial. Augmenting the band’s live impact is a percussionist who incorporates traditional drum set pieces like snare drum and hi hat cymbals alongside electronic beats, giving the band a welcome element of humanity in the rhythm section. The next opportunity to catch their live show is November 14 at The Rock Shop. – Dave Cromwell
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best electro songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!