Synthpopl overs: get ready and settle in. Tenek are back to entertain you. After the successful release of their second album “On the wire” in 2010 a new record follows up, simply named “EP 2”. Since their first debut EP in 2007 the band, founded by Geoff Pinckney (The Nine/Mesh) and Peter Steer have come a long way. With their first longplayer “Stateless” (2009) in the back they gained a lot of experience due touring all over Europe. Putting to account those live impressions, they sharpened and improved their own style. A remix-edition of Tenek’s second release is planned for 2012.

A little teaser is already given now. “EP 2” presents next to remixes of “Higher ground” and “Art of Evasion” two brand new tracks, including the long anticipated “What do you want”. Catchy dancefloor songs all along. Poppy melodies, accompanied by a gentle, charming voice, infect your body and touch your soul. Especially the opening tracks “What do you want” and “Elusive” stand out with additional violin parts, creating a dreamy atmosphere within the uptempo beats. No other than Chris Payne (know from Gary Numan/Dramatis) takes his hands on the strings. The EP is completed by four remixes, which deliver nice pop tunes with a certain high-quality retro-feeling. 80s-like partyhits polished up for the new century. Danceable, capturing and somehow familiar.

Who likes bands like De/Vision, Hurts and Iris shouldn’t miss this record. It’s recommended for everybody else, who wants easy-listening, enjoyable music.