David and Peter Brewis, of Sunderland, England, make music that morphs from mathematical indie rock to sensual Prince-like R&B jams. The instrumentation is fastidious but always retains a natural feel; the beats are precision-crafted but they never sound robotic. A keen sense of sonic architecture and an ear for tasty sounds make their songs equally beloved by brainy obsessives and dancers looking for a cool party. Like vintage hits by Talking Heads or Peter Gabriel, the songs on this playlist find a way to make art rock fun and funky.