Pitchfork

Fresh from a dalliance with DeSoto Records, nouveau funque band the Eternals have signed with Aesthetics Records. Contrary to what their name might imply, there isn't an ethereal Eno-esque keyboard drone in their existing recorded work. Instead, their name must be a reference to the perpetual dancin' their music inspires.

With an Aesthetics release already on the shelves (a 12" vinyl version of their self-titled debut), their relationship is obviously not a brand new bag. However, with all the cash that's being thrown at them these days, the Long-Lived Ones are going to have a very productive 2002; they've got another 12" due out next summer, and their sophomore album is scheduled for the fall.