Critical Praise:
"At first blush, there’s something almost grating about New York-via-Allentown duo Headless Horseman — the music’s warped, claustrophobic, Chimpmunk-y, sorta strange. After you let it sink in for a few seconds, it’s also sharp, smart, and full of unavoidable hooks... there is something shadowy and haunted about their approach "[Band to Watch, November] . - Stereogum
"The opening song on this, yup, five-track EP, is a glitch-pop surge paralleling the giddier side of Broken Social Scene. From there, it goes into an acid-washed ballad with atmospheric whooshes, as if Woods were prone to playing lullabies. " [The Eight Best Brooklyn Records You Probably Didn't Hear, from the Best of 2010 issue, December] - L Magazine
"Judging from Headless Horseman’s breadth of sound and a new track, Fareed Sajan and Conner O’Neill have the potential and ambition to become infamous in their own right. " - NY Press
The Songs:
After first touching down with the compilation 5 songs last year, the NY-via-Allentown duo Headless Horseman comprised of Fareed Sajan and Conner O'Neill - who have been praised as being a "Band to Watch" by Stereogum and an Honorable Mention in L Magazine's "8 Band You Need To Hear" - return with a pair of surreal remixes that both effortlessly transcend time, space and any other constraints in trademark fashion.
First up, is a song entitled "Handstands", which is a remix of Chairlift's "Bruises" that cleverly segways into The Chordettes classic "Mr. Sandman" midway through. Stuttering electronic percussion backed by lilting keys create a sense of euphoria that swiftly comes crashing down once "Mr. Sandman" kicks in, truly emphasizing the dream-like state of mind created.
While on "Jailbait", a remix of contemporary French songstress Etyl's "J’ME FAIS MAL”, Headless Horseman turn this heartbreaking tale into a disorientating and mind-bending experience, largely through eerie vocal manipulation, and antiquated recording equipment.
Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for Headless Horseman's debut EP later this year.
Listen to the new Headless Horseman track "Handstands" here: http://media.audibletreats.com/Headless_Horseman-Jailbait_Jme_Fais_Mal_Remix.mp3
And you can listen to the track "Jailbait" here: http://media.audibletreats.com/Headless_Horseman-Handstands_Chairlift_Bruises_Remix.mp3
Please contact Chris or Gavin if interested in talking with Headless Horseman.
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