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The Phenomenal Handclap Band aren't some remedial junior high afterschool project, they're actually two New York DJs and a loose collective of over 20 collaborators, including members of TVOTR, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and The Mooney Suzuki.

This is the other A-side to the single (out May 4 on Tummy Touch), a slower, steamier soul-funk escapade perfect for these hazy pre-summer nights.

Download The Phenomenal Handclap Band's Testimony here
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