Tensnake is back, and looks like he may be surpassing last year’s epic smash ‘Coma Cat’, with new release ‘Something About You’, a no frills melodic stomper that does exactly what it says on the tin. i.e. Bang it out joyously and sing its cliche tagline repeatedly. A classic, unbeatable formula, especially when the piano house kicks in. In fact, it does sound like a bit of a dead ringer for ‘Strings of Life’, but thats hardly a negative thing is it? It’s certainly a template to get the endorphins flowing. Tensnake knows his way around a club smash by now, and ‘Something About You’ is the latest in a long and consistent string of them.

This time though, its accompanied by the brilliantly complimentary promo video, courtesy of Dave Magnier and TJ O’Grady - Peyton, aka Pondr Productions. What is essentially Bugsy Malone out on the piss, or immersed in late night clubbamental, it is a remarkably simple, yet brilliantly effective and upbeat concept has enriched ‘Something About You’ the song, and made it ‘Something About You’, the audiovisual experience. No one knows how to have a laugh quite as much as children, and they certainly show their adult counterparts how to appreciate a floor filler here. Their explosive happiness (and rejuvenation of nu rave/wayfarer chic) is the perfect foil for a song so unashamedly upbeat, that you couldn’t possibly have thought of a better concept to match its combustion of seratonin. Wonderfully executed too, as it makes for an experience custom built for repeat viewing. You’ll barely notice the smile of exuberance that naturally etches on your face over the course if viewing it, before you go to press play again. Maybe OPC’s (Other People’s Children) aren’t so bad after all. I definitely feel a tad older now myself… ‘sigh’. Anyway, go easy on the milk, boys and girls. Pass the parcel is going to be a serious come down after that.

Here’s hoping it becomes a viral sensation, as it already seems to be thus far with Pitchfork and Gorilla Vs. Bear picking it up. Here’s also to looking for the Pondr lads to see their career skyrocket in style. They have all the creative clout and savvy to flourish and kick on from here on in, so check out their burgeoning site and works at http://www.pondr.co.uk/ and keep tracking their progress. More in the pipeline soon no doubt.

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