Teengirl Fantasy is an American electronic music duo. It consists of Logan Takahashi and Nick Weiss. It is best known for the track called "Cheaters".
Career
Teengirl Fantasy was formed by Logan Takahashi and Nick Weiss while they were studying at
Oberlin College. In 2010, the duo released the debut album, ''7AM''. The second album, ''
Tracer'', was released in 2012. It featured guest appearances from
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Laurel Halo
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Romanthony. In 2017, the duo released the third album, ''8AM'', which featured a guest appearance from
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Style and influences
Teengirl Fantasy's musical style has been described by ''
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'' as "dream-disco featuring washed-out synths and samples doused in static and fuzz, with a heady aura about it of glo-fi and the hypnagogic pop of early Ariel Pink."
Discography
Studio albums
* ''7AM'' (2010)
* ''
Tracer'' (2012)
* ''8AM'' (2017)
Compilation albums
* ''Teengirl Fantasy CD-R'' (2009)
EPs
* ''TGIF'' (2009)
* ''Nun'' (2013)
* ''Thermal'' (2014)
* ''Thermal Remixed'' (2015)
Singles
* "Portofino" b/w "New Image Every Day" (2009)
* "Hollywood Hills" b/w "Love Don't Live Here" (2009)
* "Cheaters" (2011)
* "Motif" (2012)
* "EFX" (2012)
References
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American electronic music groups
American musical duos