This three-song EP comes from this Los Angeles-based duo, who are getting some buzz for their big techno-infused brand of dark wave, though their hyper sexualized branding does not hurt in getting you attention. Rather than trying to recreate a sound from the past. This is also reflected in the production that is modern and larger than life, like it should be pumping in an after-hours club where the latex and cocaine flow in equal proportion.
Very driving but not dynamic, it is easy to understand how they have warmed themselves onto DJs' set lists as it has the kind of pulse you want to keep the dance floor moving. Her sensual and keeps the song's narrative going, but serves a similar purpose as the vocals in Boy Harsher; there is a sexy female narrative that keeps the moaning going, in order to establish the needed vibes. Some darker synths begin to work their way into this one, to give them the needed atmosphere to justifiably get called a goth band. Though she seems to be moaning about magic in the dice, so maybe this is where the two different kinds of Dungeon Masters meet.
"Miss Behavior' finds more of a disco hi-hat sound sliding into the mix. The vocal phrasing reminds me a little of the song "Bringing Sexy Back". The beats are pretty all-consuming, with her vocals sitting back against them. She is taking on a bit of a dominatrix persona in this song. A little less convincing than "Justify My Love." Overall, it's effective at what they set out to do and a great deal of fun,I would be interested to see how it plays out in the context of a full-length album, or maybe it's wiser for them to put out a few songs at a time. I will give it a 9.
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