Guess what? Yesterday, Farao—you know, Kari Jahnsen, that Norwegian genius who’s been killing it forever—unleashed her new single Waiting For You on marvaða (UK/EU) and Western Vinyl. Seriously, if you haven’t heard it yet, what are you even doing? This woman’s got a résumé that’s bananas: albums that Pitchfork and The New York Times adore, a Best Composer nod at Norway’s Spellemannprisen, and gigs at Roskilde and SXSW. Plus, she’s half of Ultraflex, that disco duo that’s snagged awards and made us all dance like nobody’s watching. And now? She’s back with this vibey, zither-laced gem that’s got me spinning in circles.
Okay, let’s talk about this jazzy disco thing because ‘Waiting For You’ is serving it up hot. Picture this: it’s like someone took a glittery disco ball and tossed it into a smoky jazz club, then sprinkled some magic on top. You’ve got that thumping disco beat—think Donna Summer strutting her stuff—but then these jazzy twists sneak in, all smooth and sassy, like Chic jamming with Herbie Hancock after a few too many cocktails. Disco’s all about that four-on-the-floor groove, right? But jazz? It’s the wild card—those funky syncopated rhythms and lush chords that make you feel fancy. Farao’s zithers are the cherry on top, giving it this quirky, retro shimmer that’s straight out of a 70s fever dream. Honestly, it’s like she’s channeling Nile Rodgers’ guitar riffs and Miles Davis’s cool vibes, but making it totally her own. I’m obsessed.
And then there’s what Farao said about it: “I wrote ‘Waiting for You’ to dance with the shadow of someone I lost. The kick is my pacemaker, the synths are tears of joy in waveform, and a funky disco bass just makes life worth living.” Can we just take a second? That’s so raw and beautiful. The kick’s pounding like her heart’s keeping time, the synths are practically sparkling with emotion, and that bass? It’s the kind of funky lifeline that drags you out of the gloom and onto the dance floor. The jazzy disco vibe isn’t just for show—it’s her way of spinning loss into something you can move to, and I’m here for it. Go listen, like, right now!
Stream ‘Waiting for you’: HERE
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