Superhuman Happiness

Superhuman Happiness sounds like the precise moment a crowded room collectively decides to stop being self-conscious and start dancing. It is a dense, colorful collision of Afrobeat rhythms, jazz-inflected horn lines, and the infectious energy of indie pop. The music feels physically large, as if the band is barely containing a surplus of joy within the speakers. It is bright, percussive, and relentlessly rhythmic.

What sets them apart is the pedigree of the players. These are musicians from the top tier of the Brooklyn scene, bringing a level of technical precision to pop music that usually feels much looser. You can hear the interlocking complexity of Fela Kuti-style arrangements, but it is filtered through a 21-century art-pop lens. The vocals often arrive as a communal shout or a lush choir, emphasizing the 'happiness' in their name as a collective act rather than a solo pursuit.

Start with the album 'Hands' to hear them at their most cohesive and anthemic. It captures the transition from their improvisational roots into a band capable of writing massive, sticky hooks without losing their experimental edge. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who likes their pop music with a bit of intellectual muscle and a lot of rhythmic soul.