Boston synth-pop duo t e e n e n d e r is full of smooth, upbeat tracks that fill up the spaces in  their name. Also proprietors of self-motivation, the group recently released t e e n e n d e r, a sultry, sonorous album–their first. Fusing jaunty synth tracks reminiscent of Joy Division with the smoother, bouncier modern sound of today’s electro-pop. Reveling in the success story of Passion Pit, Boston was in need of an electronic refresher, and it has arrived in the name of t e e n e n d e r.

“b a d a n g e l” comes as the single off of t e e n e n d e r, boasting a heavy bassline with influence from 80s era pop in the vocals as they careen upwards into an awe-inspiring falsetto, before plunging down into the depths. Dark and simple, “b a d a n g e l” is captivating as it swallows the duo whole. Check out the track below.