Blurring the lines between band and DJ project, Muscle Memory is a New York City-based duo featuring indie veterans Steven Reker and Michael Tapper who combine their backgrounds in rock and dance music to create a sound that’s uniquely their own. Their music is a love letter to Italo disco, post punk and Chicago house, crafted with the energy of a band and the precision of accomplished DJs.
Their collaboration emerged from a shared passion for spinning records that bridged genres and decades, with what began as a creative experiment to write music tailored to their DJ sets quickly shifting into a synth pop endeavour. Live performances and a Brooklyn residency at Nightmoves, a club co-founded by LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, have confirmed their status as both dance floor curators and magnetic performers.
Steven’s artistic versatility, combining modern dance with his indie experience in bands like People Get Ready and choreography for acts like David Byrne and Fleet Foxes, pairs perfectly with Michaelr’s rhythmic flair. As a drummer for bands including We Are Scientists and Yellow Ostrich, he developed his electronic style with his project Practice, exploring synth and drum machine programming. Together, they channel this duality into Muscle Memory’s highly original sound; a blend of kinetic energy and thoughtful songwriting.
The duo made an explosive entrance last year with their debut single “Taste of a Kiss”, a shimmering 12” release complete with remixes by Woolfy and their own extended dance mix while their follow-up EP, Body of Light, was released to critical acclaim. Now, Muscle Memory is back with their latest single, “Get Lost”, a track that brings synths, driving beats and catchy melodies to deliver an infectious dance-focused pop jam.
Built on the bounce of a shuffling beat, a colourful array of bright synth tones crafts an engaging arrangement while the vocals glide above to thread instantly catchy hooks throughout. Full of pulsing groove, charming aesthetic and wrapped in slick production, it’s a superb outing that puts Muscle Memory’s memorable songwriting and original sound on full display.
The single is also accompanied by a spacey dub remix by Midnight Magic and an acid-tinged reinterpretation by Muscle Memory themselves, ensuring the track connects with club-goers and casual listeners alike. With more singles, remixes and live performances on the horizon, Muscle Memory is sure to continue impressing fans around the world with their stellar musical output.
Listen to Get Lost below
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