Imagine that one fateful night, Rick James had a mescaline-fueled orgy with the Talking Heads, Jimmy Eat World, and Panic at the Disco in the backroom of a Las Vegas Denny's. Nine months later, Super Mirage was born.

Super Mirage is a new NYC-based band that serves up a high-energy dance-ready indie pop. Taking their name from a 1970s French bicycle brand, they combine driving guitars and bouncing synths with influences from post-punk, emo, and electro -- and more than a little Michael Jackson. They also draw inspiration from the two lead singer sound of bands such as The Clash and The Cars. It's a soundtrack for a party at the end of the world. It's also a veritable supergroup: featuring Kyle Jarrow (of The Fabulous Entourage), Nathan Leigh (of Boston band A Thousand Ships), Drew St. Aubin (of aldenbarton) on the drums, plus the talents of bassist Arvi Sreenivasan.

They're currently working on their first full-length record, Pretty Lies, slated for September release. Their debut EP This Drama, released under their old band name "Sputnik Sweetheart," is available now through their myspace page and itunes.