Heads We Dance's Bex (drums), Yoni (synths), Tom (bass) and Pierre (vocals) played their first gig at the Dead Disco launch in September 2006 only a few weeks after forming the group. They took their name from Kate Bush' "Heads We're Dancing" a song taken from her 1989 album "Sensual World."

Heads We Dance's vision is not only driven by the great sounds of the past, they also find inspiration in film, literature and the idiosyncrasies of today's technology-driven society. Early sci-fi visions of Metropolis, books by Aldous Huxley and Philip K Dick, and a fascination with the internet complete their musical aesthetic.

Their lead track "My Heart Is Set On You" is a good example. It is a song about about love in our rushed society with imaginative lyrics inspired by the internet, dating agencies and Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. It has a catchy dance floor bounce and a yummy, swirly keyboard hook in the chorus that packs great energy. It is synth-pop bliss without being too flashy.

The success of Calvin Harris has primed British pop lovers for the sound of craftier disco-pop. And in his slipstream comes a slew of obscure, like-minded acts that could chart equally well (or better). With a strong lead single, Heads We Dance has a good chance to break out from the pack. Keep your eye on these four. Highly recommended. (A big thanks to the lovely Bex for giving me the scoop and the okay to share.)


Download Heads We Dance "My Heart Is Set On You" [MP3]