In Tegan and Sara’s new music video “Closer” they host a basement karaoke party for all their friends, dancing by a makeshift teepee, taking photos of themselves in froufrou dresses and spinning the old glass bottle. The party reminds me of post-prom high school bashes, except it’s way cooler because they’re completely free of any parental guidance.
It all comes down to the romantic midnight kisses, because really, we all just want to get a little closer at the end of the day.
Considering how much I’ve been hearing this catchy dance track lately, I’m surprised Tegan and Sara only released it now. The track is from their forthcoming album Heartthrob, which is due out on Jan. 29, 2013.
Watch it here
“Where Were You” — Drake & Dawn Richard
Drake’s new collab with Dawn Richard (of Diddy-Dirty-Money fame) is the perfect example of how a female vocalist can add that extra oomph to a song. The previously unreleased “Where Were You” is a classic tear-jerking Drake track about two ex-lovers still pining for each other. “Where Were You” was originally recorded as “Whatever Became of You” by Colin Munroe for Thank Me Later and was scrapped from the album. Now re-released with a haunting synth base, Drake and Dawn’s vocals complement each other beautifully and you can really hear the emotion in their voices. Thank goodness this gem of a song wasn’t lost forever!
“Closer” — Tegan and Sara
Tegan and Sara have been experimenting with a more electro-fied sound in the past few years, with their recent “Body Work” collaboration with Morgan Page really bringing out their radio-friendly side. The Canadian twins’ new single “Closer” is a deeper dive for them into the dance music sound. With tons of synth, Tegan and Sara have pretty much turned their backs on the alternative/acoustic rock sound they were once known for. I don’t know about you but I’m loving their new sound. Kudos to the ladies for staying current and evolving. Tegan and Sara will be releasing a new album early next year.
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