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WIFFENEY TOWNHOUSE
With 'Townhouse', Wiffeney (aka Steph Hope) takes a bold step further into her kaleidoscopic universe. Known for her surreal, psychedelic visuals, she now channels that same oddball energy into sound, creating what she describes as “frog disco” - a fitting term for the track’s slippery funk, laser-like synths, and gleefully unconventional grooves. Following her debut 'California Bleach', this single leans even deeper into contradiction: disco rhythms clash playfully with synth squelches, while Hope’s soulful vocals float above the chaos with ease. There’s a childlike whimsy in her delivery, but also a deliberate strangeness that keeps the listener slightly off-balance. The result is groovy yet alien, infectious yet unpredictable. Much like her visual art, which she self describes as “beautiful, psychedelic vomit” - the song thrives on contrasts. The production layers feel cartoonish yet meticulously crafted, the bassline both grounding and mischievous. It’s disco refracted through a funhouse mirror: vibrant, warped, and full of personality. 'Townhouse' confirms Wiffeney as not just a striking animator, but a multidisciplinary artist shaping a world entirely her own - one where funk and absurdity dance side by side. - Rachel Fryer