Waze and Odyssey have racked up more than a dozen releases in the last few years, but no one has stepped forward to claim credit for this prodigious output. The house duo carefully maintains its anonymity, keeping details like the members' real names and home cities under wraps. They clearly have ties to New York, as many of their records have appeared on Tri-State area labels like Throne of Blood, Wolf Music, and Kerri Chandler's MadTech imprint. The latest EP Feelin' You will kick off a series of white labels on Jacques Renault's New York imprint Let's Play House when it drops on July 15. The title track, which you can stream below, relies on a few simple and effective elements: a short and catchy vocal, clean chord stabs, and the sound of a chattering crowd reveling in the feel-good vibes. Although Waze and Odyssey might prefer to let the tune speak for itself, we insisted that they answer a couple questions for us to reveal a tiny bit more about the mysterious producers behind the beats.THUMP: What's your name?
Waze & Odyssey.Where are you from?
All over the place!One line about your hometown?
Home is where the house is.How did you get your name?
Bought it from Mexico.What labels do you record for?
We release with friends such as Sccucci Manucci, Body Work, Wolf Music, Disco Bloodbath, Throne of Blood, Dirt Crew and so on; lots of vinyl.Other than a club or a house, whats the best environment to hear your music (real or imagined)?
Small, low ceilings, basic.What is your favorite sound (or sounds) right now?
The sound of an aubergine being tapped on your forehead.Name three non-musical inspirations.
STEAK and gravy.Who is one up-and-coming artist you think we should look out for and why?
Ray Valentine is coming!What's next for you?
Forthcoming releases with Tsuba, Kolour Recordings and 20:20 Vision. Forthcoming dates in the US as we prepare for our first North American tour; we've also got dates at Fabric in London, our third visit to Panorama Bar in Berlin sometime in Autumn as well. BIG FEELINGS!Follow Elissa Stolman on twitter at @ravesnob.
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Waze & Odyssey.Where are you from?
All over the place!One line about your hometown?
Home is where the house is.How did you get your name?
Bought it from Mexico.What labels do you record for?
We release with friends such as Sccucci Manucci, Body Work, Wolf Music, Disco Bloodbath, Throne of Blood, Dirt Crew and so on; lots of vinyl.Other than a club or a house, whats the best environment to hear your music (real or imagined)?
Small, low ceilings, basic.What is your favorite sound (or sounds) right now?
The sound of an aubergine being tapped on your forehead.Name three non-musical inspirations.
STEAK and gravy.Who is one up-and-coming artist you think we should look out for and why?
Ray Valentine is coming!What's next for you?
Forthcoming releases with Tsuba, Kolour Recordings and 20:20 Vision. Forthcoming dates in the US as we prepare for our first North American tour; we've also got dates at Fabric in London, our third visit to Panorama Bar in Berlin sometime in Autumn as well. BIG FEELINGS!Follow Elissa Stolman on twitter at @ravesnob.