At a time when the idea of "alternative R&B" has become the genre-defying norm, and hip-hop, EDM, house music and indie-rock run the risk of blending into each other, the chilled-out, futuristic experimental pop vibes of Brooklyn act denitia and sene. make a perfect kind of sense. This week's new single "open wide." and summer staple "olive." were released to critical acclaim from NPR, Mass Appeal,OkayPlayer and more.
Today, the band has announced their sophomore full-length album, love and noir., to be released November 18th. "open wide." premiered with Refinery29 and is available HERE.
Individually, Denitia and Sene have been busy since their last release, his and hers., which hit Top 10 on the iTunes R&B chart. Denitia released the sprawling Air Light EP for her solo project ADESUWA earlier this year. Sene stars alongside Emma Roberts in Nerve in addition to a lead role in festival favorite White Girl. Together, Denitia Odigie and Brian "Sene" Marc have mastered the fine art of soulful sensuality with their irresistible, smooth-as-silk sound, effortlessly melding elements of electronic, hip hop, R&B, funk and soul in equal doses-a reflection of their respectively diverse musical backgrounds which joined forces in 2011 in the New York Times lauded Clubhouse. Photo Credit: Mats BakkenVideos