Teengirl Fantasy is an American electronic music duo.[1] It consists of Logan Takahashi and Nick Weiss.[2] It is best known for the track called "Cheaters".[3]
Teengirl Fantasy | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Electronic |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | True Panther Sounds, Planet Mu, R&S Records, Merok Records, Break World Records |
| Members | Logan Takahashi Nick Weiss |
| Website | teengirlfantasy |
Career edit
Teengirl Fantasy was formed by Logan Takahashi and Nick Weiss while they were studying at Oberlin College.[4] In 2010, the duo released the debut album, 7AM.[5] The second album, Tracer, was released in 2012.[6] It featured guest appearances from Kelela, Panda Bear, Laurel Halo, and Romanthony.[7] In 2017, the duo released the third album, 8AM, which featured a guest appearance from Khalif Jones.[8]
Style and influences edit
Teengirl Fantasy's musical style has been described by The Guardian as "dream-disco featuring washed-out synths and samples doused in static and fuzz, with a heady aura about it of glo-fi and the hypnagogic pop of early Ariel Pink."[9]
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
- 7AM (2010)
- Tracer (2012)
- 8AM (2017)
Compilation albums edit
- Teengirl Fantasy CD-R (2009)
EPs edit
- TGIF (2009)
- Nun (2013)
- Thermal (2014)
- Thermal Remixed (2015)
Singles edit
- "Portofino" b/w "New Image Every Day" (2009)
- "Hollywood Hills" b/w "Love Don't Live Here" (2009)
- "Cheaters" (2011)
- "Motif" (2012)
- "EFX" (2012)
References edit
- ^ Sherburne, Philip (August 23, 2012). "Teengirl Fantasy, 'Tracer' (R&S/True Panther)". Spin. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ Lindsay, Cam (August 14, 2012). "Teengirl Fantasy". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ Edmunds, Simon (August 20, 2012). "Teengirl Fantasy – Tracer". MusicOMH. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ Kelly, Zach (November 26, 2013). "Teengirl Fantasy: Nun EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ Dombal, Ryan (September 13, 2010). "Teengirl Fantasy: 7AM". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ Houle, Zachary (August 22, 2012). "Teengirl Fantasy: Tracer". PopMatters. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ Battan, Carrie (May 30, 2012). "Teengirl Fantasy Recruit Panda Bear, Laurel Halo, Romanthony for New Album Tracer". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
- ^ Bowe, Miles (January 26, 2017). "Teengirl Fantasy soundtrack post-rave mornings on first album in five years, 8AM". Fact. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
- ^ Lester, Paul (August 2, 2010). "New Band of the day – Teengirl Fantasy (No 838)". The Guardian. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
External links edit
- Official website
- Teengirl Fantasy at AllMusic
- Teengirl Fantasy discography at Discogs