Stream Lo-Fi-Fnk "Steppin' Out"
May 17, 2006
It is okay to be gay and Swedish pop duo Lo-Fi-Fnk give support to queers and others who break the mold on their new single "Steppin' Out." Leo Drougge and August Hellsing, both 23, have written the ultimate coming out anthem with empowering lyrics like "I think you should tell us. Don't you think we noticed? We just want you to be straight up. We're gonna defend your pride now." Obviously lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but I like to believe that the guys from Lo-Fi-Fnk are stepping up for tolerance. A good reason to make them my latest pop crush.
Musically, "Steppin' Out" is a catchy hybrid of '80 styled electro pop and down-beat dance rhythms that give the song a very nocturnal feel. Its slightly abrasive intro serves as an alarm that causes you to sit up and listen. What I particularly like about Lo-Fi-Fnk's production is that it is free of slick soundboard bells & whistles that results in an authentic, homemade sound.
"Stepping' Out" is out in Sweden today and available for
download here. It is the second single from the duo's debut album
"Boylife" that also delivered the hit single "Wake Up" that was a top ten hit in Sweden. The maxi single features remixes by
grime/trance jock Juuso Pikanen, Mylo protégés Dada Life and
Kitsune's Popular Computer. II'd suggest you get your hands on this disc pronto.
(Thanks to Leo and August personally for giving me permission to stream
this track. Tack så hemskt mycket!)
Stream "Steppin' Out" by Lo-Fi-Fnk: