Although their story is probably new to most North Americans, both Theobaldo and Pires have long been accomplished in their own rights overseas, with and outside of their work in Telepathique.

Pires’ solo work as a vocalist is steeped in African and Brazilian music traditions, and Theobaldos remix of “Dadinho” on the ‘City Of God’ soundtrack became a smash hit (he also produced Brazilian artists Otto and BiD, to wide acclaim.) Vital and immediate throughout, the record’s range of influences is stunning and the integration of those elements is enthralling, urban and provocative.

“Sex, Drugs And Funk & Roll” mixes raw pop guitar with the gritty carioca of their cities’ ghettos, “UR A Joke” pairs simple throbbing techno synth with Pires’ conversational vocals—she tells the listener that she belongs to them, then coldly throws dismissive insults: equal parts turn on and fu** off; a perfect alchemy for dance tension.

“Love and Lust” draws on European electro-pop, delivering a groove with a mechanically German coolness.

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“Telefunk” and “Wild”, clocking in at six and a half and seven and a half minutes each, respectively, show Telepathique’s expert ability to be both expansive and progressively beat-heavy.

Amazingly, ‘Last Time On Earth’ was intimately recorded and produced by the duo using only a laptop, a couple of microphones, synths, a guitar, Pires’ voice, and the pair’s genius beat instincts.

Telepathique’s album, ‘Last Time On Earth’ is out now!

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U.S. “Knowle West Boy” Tour With Tricky

Crowds, get ready to get sweaty. It’s going to be a glorious, life-affirming party.

September 2008 Tour dates:

Sept. 4: New York, NY @ The Filmore at Irving Plaza
Sept. 5: Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
Sept. 6: Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Sept. 8: Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues

Press:

“Sao Paulo’s Telepathique have already toured in Europe, and now the duo are poised to bring their groove-based blend of electro-pop, rock, house, and baile funk to the U.S.” – Pitchfork

“While Brazilian duo Telepathique are being billed nothing short of their country’s electronic saviors, there is a healthy dose of rock in their thick, rugged riffs and dance floor tunes.” – Plug In Music

“Although each song has its own unique charm, the overarching connection between the tracks is Pires’ unique vocals which are seamlessly matched up with Theobaldo’s beats. Another example of this fantastic pairing is evident in “Kabalah,” a song so infectious that it’s hard to imagine the group’s work together was more organic than structured.” – Venus Zine

“Stateside ears are no stranger to dance tunes spouting from Brazil — CSS and Bonde do Role have already put the country on the indie-minded map. But Telepathique, a duo calling the same nation home, certainly bring a whole new sound to the dance floor.” – SPIN

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