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New Telepathics
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Out of 18 votes - Similar Artists: Qantic Soul Orchestra
Out of 18 votes
Editor's review
By day London's Darryn Harkness plays in the rock band Serafin, but he spends his nights breaking all the rules in neo-broken-beat experimental ensemble the New Telepathics. With two drum kits and numerous basses and synths, the Telepathics build shifting, amorphous rhythmic platforms on which to construct surprisingly soulful vocal arias.
Biography
New Telepathics is the brainchild of Darryn Harkness, brought into being with the assistance of Sandy Mill and Tom Fielding. Together they have created a melting pot of afro-beat, soul, jazz, funk and house - similar in vibe to the west London broken beat sound or that of the Tru Thoughts / Quantic output. Their live set is never the same, with improvisation and rythmic complexity the key. The band includes 2 drum kits, 2 bass players, keyboards, horns, vocals, and a theramin! Darryn's other project is the rock band Serafin, who are signed to PIAS/Sony and have spent the summer touring with Frank Black of the Pixies. Sandy Mill has worked with a host of musical stars, from Gary Numan and Placebo to Basement Jaxx and Dick Johnson. She is probably best known, though, for her vocals for Lofty and Bob Jones's East West Connection.
