Telekinesis
High-energy indie pop with a drummer's heart. Punchy, melodic, and sun-drenched songs that feel like the best part of a long road trip.
High-energy indie pop with a drummer's heart. Punchy, melodic, and sun-drenched songs that feel like the best part of a long road trip.
Telekinesis sounds like the exact midpoint between a garage rock basement and a pristine pop studio. It is music defined by its kinetic energy, led by Michael Benjamin Lerner's driving, precise drumming and a gift for hooks that feel instantly familiar. The sound is thick with fuzzy basslines, shimmering guitars, and a sense of earnest optimism that avoids being saccharine.
What sets the project apart is the 'one-man band' architecture. Because Lerner is a drummer first, the songs are built from the rhythm up, giving even the quietest moments a propulsive, physical heart. Whether he is leaning into 90s-style indie rock or 80s-inspired synth-pop, there is a consistent warmth and a 'live' feeling to the recordings that suggests a full band playing in a room together.
Start with 'Dormarion' for the most balanced version of his sound. It captures the transition from his raw early work into more sophisticated production, featuring standout tracks that highlight his ability to turn personal reflection into massive, singable anthems.
Telekinesis is an American indie rock project based in Seattle. Its moniker is a pseudonym for sole member Michael Benjamin Lerner, who single-handedly writes and performs the majority of the outfit's material. Telekinesis is signed to Merge Records.
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Shares gentle, harmonized (vocal style); studio polished, layered dense, analog warmth (production style)
Shares indie rock, power pop, indie pop (subgenres); studio polished, analog warmth, layered dense (production style)
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Shares indie rock, power pop, indie pop (subgenres); gentle, harmonized (vocal style)
Shares gentle, harmonized (vocal style); studio polished, layered dense, analog warmth (production style)
Shares indie rock, power pop, indie pop (subgenres); studio polished, analog warmth, layered dense (production style)
Shares indie rock, indie pop, synth-pop (subgenres); gentle, harmonized (vocal style)
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