A few months ago, we introduced you to smalltalk, the LA/SF based duo consisting of Peter Fenn and Parker Livingston who make vibey electro-tinged indie soul music. Their sophomore single as smalltalk, “Young”, starts with Fenn’s chopped up raspy vocal over gentle synths then slowly builds with the addition of a hip-hop inspired beat. More calming melodic production enters the frame as the hooks start to leak out from Fenn’s cheeky voice box. “Young, young, we were too young” and “all I do is think about it” will burrow into your head by the end of the song. Just listen to this one a few times through, and trust me, you’ll be tapping your toes and singing along without even realizing it.
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SMALLTALK - WAIT
Music, Original MixCommentToday it’s my true pleasure to introduce you to smalltalk, the new musical project of Peter Fenn and Parker Livingston. A serendipitous meeting while working at the same San Francisco tech company led to the duo originally making music together under the name Polaroid, releasing a handful of singles in 2016 and 2017. Now they’ve rebranded as smalltalk and have released their vibey debut single “Wait”, a relaxed indie soul track with the kind of warm vocals and instrumentation that beckon the backyard days of summer. Citing inspirations old and new, from Otis Redding to Anderson .Paak, it’s evident that the pair are able to bring together elements of both classic soul music and contemporary hip-hop beats to create their own unique vibe that feels timeless. We can only hope for more smalltalk as we move through 2018.
Parker Livingston and Peter Fenn are smalltalk.