Concert Fri Sep 05 2008

Telepathique

The first time that I heard the terms "Baile Funk" and "Favela" (which means shanty town) was in 2005 and the release of Diplo's compilation of Brazilian dance music. It was the first compilation that was not published in Brazil. I was hooked by the infectious beats mixed with the tropical feel and DIY punk/underground aesthetic. There was this energy and excitement surrounding the off-key vocals shouted vocals over the dirty dance tracks, and finally it was brought to the public's attention. Since that time the spotlight has been on Brazil, and acts like Bonde Do Role and CSS were instant successes, but now Sao Palo has given us a new act with a slightly different sound.

Singer Mylene Pires and DJ/producer/drummer DJ Periferico (aka Erico Theobaldo) make up the duo Telepathique, and on August 5th they released their debut album Last Time on Earth (The Control Group). This album, originally released in South America in 2006, is filled with diverse sounds from pure dance, to guitar tinged funk, to electro-hyper-sexual grooves. It's complex, but extremely enjoyable, and it adds a whole new dimension to the music of Brazil. Their live performance is set-up like a hip hop show with the DJ and singer, and they always keep the crowd moving.

[MP3] Telepathique - Love and Lust (link)

Telepathique will be opening for Tricky at The House of Blues on Monday (9/8). The 17+ show starts at 9:00pm and tickets run between $25 and $27.50.

- Jason Behrends