Download: Psapp continue to license, not sell out
We suppose good things do come in pairs, which is why we're offering TWO downloads from one of our favorite DUOS (get it?) Psapp, and showing their latest commercial license for Disaronno featuring the song "Hi" showcasing some lovely TWIN sisters. Reminds us a bit of those classic Doublemint Gum commercials, only with much better music and sexy ladies.
Psapp are a phenomenon. Their sound is unique and cannot be swiftly categorized (some have said they've invented their own genre "toytronica") yet it fits so well to corporate ads and network TV. They are in some ways the quintessential indie band in their aesthetic and approach to making music. But if the general public mostly don't know them by name, they almost certainly know their music. Their song "Cosy In The Rocket" is the title theme to Grey's Anatomy, and they've been licensed almost 20 times in the past few years to shows like Nip/Tuck, CSI:NY, The OC (RIP) and have soundtracked ads from brands like Volkswagen, Absolut and Powerade. How does an indie band with only two full releases make such waves in the tv and corporate world? It can only be explained by their fearless and irreverent angle in making genre-defying music. In a world where music companies are increasingly trying to find talent for the express purpose of licensing their stuff to film/tv/ads etc, here is a refreshing example of a cool band making great music for music's sake and having success come with it. Much respect.
Psapp, made up of the London-based duo Carim Clasmann and Galia Durant, are busy at work on their 3rd LP in their London studio (something tells us they're not watching too much TV or commercials while recording), and have recently completed a remix of Astrud Gilberto's 'Bim Bom' for the new Verve Remixed album. Should be dope. Thanks to the generosity of Domino Records and Chrysalis Songs publishing, and the band themselves via management, we can offer two very rare if not unreleased Psapp tracks for our dear SEEN readers. Enjoy.
Download: Psapp - Hi (Sutekh Remix)
