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Years & Years – Take Shelter

Posted on July 2, 2014July 3, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

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I’ve been hot on the trail of Years & Years for some time now, so I was excited to see that the London trio had released a new single since signing with Polydor Records. As evidenced by the new mega-label, these guys have been steadily gaining in popularity (and rightfully so), whose music The Guardian described as “like Disclosure in a good mood“! The track, “Take Shelter” packs another powerful pop punch, this time with a reggaeton-like rhythm underlying their polished electronic sound and frontman Olly’s infectious vocals.

The single is part of their upcoming EP, which is scheduled to release August 17. Take shelter in this track by streaming below.

EVVY – Got Me Movin’

Posted on July 1, 2014July 1, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

A music insider tipped me off to NY newcomer EVVY awhile back, and since then I’ve been eagerly anticipating the public premiere of her new track, “Got Me Movin’.” Produced by Mickey Valen & The King (aka Chris Wallitsch), the new production duo strike all the right chords with this melodic and shimmery synthpop number. Stream below, and look out for EVVY’s debut EP to drop later this summer.

Jessie Ware – Tough Love

Posted on June 26, 2014June 26, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

London’s own Jessie Ware has just released the first single off her as-of-yet untitled upcoming album, the follow-up to her wildly successful debut LP Devotion.

The new track, “Tough Love” was co-written and produced by BenZel, the production duo comprised of Benny Blanco (Katy Perry, One Republic) and Two Inch Punch. Having collaborated with them in 2012 on the R&B cover “If You Love Me,” BenZel know just how to compliment Ware’s lush and soulful vocals with their echoey percussion and synth-swathed production.

One listen to this stunning and sophisticated track will have you “crying out for more” in anticipation of Ware’s sophomore effort, due out August 4th. Pre-order the single on iTunes and follow future album updates on her Facebook page.

Originally posted on Awedio Hub @ awediohub.com/jessie-ware-tough-love/

RMX ROUNDUP: La Roux / Tourist / Route 94 + Henry Krinkle

Posted on June 21, 2014June 25, 2015 by poetryinanemptycokecan

With this weekend marking the official start to summer, this edition of RMX Roundup begins with something tropical by way of crowd favorite and dance/synthpop act La Roux. “Tropical Chanceur” is the third single shared off their forthcoming album, Trouble In Paradise, whose breezy synths and steel drums will have you beach bound in no time. Listen below and look out for the album to drop July 8 via Cherrytree Records. Next we have another track from Tourist, the British producer whose electronic beats we just can’t seem to get enough of lately. See if you agree by streaming below, and be sure to pick up his new EP Patterns on iTunes. Last but not least is the thrilling new remix of Route 94‘s house track “My Love,” by the Shanghai-based maestro of sexy electronic grooves Henry Krinkle. He describes his sound as originating “somewhere between the swamps and polo fields of South Florida.” Is there anything more to be said? Ready, set, SUMMER.

Sam Smith – How Will I Know (Whitney Houston Cover)

Posted on June 20, 2014July 25, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

Happy Friday everyone! Check out this new video of Sam Smith in the studio performing a cover of Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know.” Huge fan of the original, and if anyone can do it justice — it’s British crooner Sammy Smith.

Pick up Sam’s debut album In The Lonely Hour on iTunes, available worldwide as of today!

C A T H E D R A L S – Unbound

Posted on June 16, 2014June 16, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

Having recently signed with MS MR‘s label Neon Gold, San Francisco duo Cathedrals are currently in the studio working on their debut EP. Sounding like a fusion of soul pop and electronica, the broody two-piece consists of Brodie Jenkins and Johnny Hwin (of Blackbird Blackbird). Having three singles to their name so far, take a listen to their affectively arranged and lushly layered song “Unbound” below.

When you’re on the down
I’ll nurse you back to pieces

St Tropez – In Pictures

Posted on June 9, 2014June 26, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

Formed in 2012, St Tropez is a new nostalgic indie pop band based out of Oakland, California. Influenced by a variety of old school genres, including 60’s folk, classic dub and Afrobeat, the retro-loving five-piece released their first single, “In Pictures” in May and is already making a stir on the blogosphere with their unique brand of bittersweet, bleached out pop.

Consisting of members Sanjay Vora (guitar/vocals), Aki Ehara (bass/production), Jeremy Fisch (drums), Lalin St. Juste (vocals), and Tom Lattanand (guitar/keys), St Tropez is currently working on their first and self-produced LP record, set to debut sometime this fall.

If the dreamy, hazy new single is any indication, these guys surely won’t be label-less for long — looking forward to what more the album has to offer. And generous as they are talented, they’re giving away the track as a free download on SoundCloud, so get to steppin’!

Originally posted on Awedio Hub @ http://www.awediohub.com/st-tropez-pictures/

RMX ROUNDUP: HAERTS + Avec Sans / Bonobo + SaneBeats / Sam Smith + Soul Clap

Posted on June 7, 2014June 20, 2015 by poetryinanemptycokecan

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Happy Saturday everyone! This week’s edition of Remix Roundup begins with a new rework of HAERTS‘ “Hemiplegia” by the UK act Avec Sans. Having ties to the HAERTS’ bassist Derek McWilliams (Alice Fox of Avec Sans was formerly in a band with him), it made perfect sense that they should put their own spin on “Hemiplegia,” applying their signature synths to transform the original into an uplifting summery mix. Stream below and pick up a free download via their Facebook page. Next up is the more downtempo but still brilliant, percussion-focused remix of Bonobo‘s “Terrapin,” by the young London producer known as SaneBeats — also available for free DL on Soundcloud. Lastly, I leave you with another stunning remix of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me,” this time from Boston based duo Soul Clap. Dubbing their effort as ‘the Balearic remix,’ Soul Clap slows things down with mesmerizing synths and groovy calypso beats. Stream below.

The Night VI – Sienna

Posted on June 4, 2014June 4, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

The Night VI is a new band based out of London that’s amassed a fair amount of praise for their organic instrumentation and minimalist heartfelt sound. While not quite hitting breakthrough-level exposure yet, the six-piece is on their way with their latest single “Sienna.” It’s an uptempo, albeit soulful song told from the perspective of a lover scorned—sung from the crystalline vocals of Sophie-Rose Harper. Stream below.

Paolo Nutini – Better Man

Posted on June 1, 2014June 2, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

The Scottish award-winning singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini released his third studio album via Atlantic this April. Critics have hailed his new effort, Caustic Love as a more sophisticated and substantive follow-up to its predecessors. In the interest of total transparency however, I will confess that the following video of Nutini singing new single “Better Man” backstage at Café de la Danse in Paris served as my introduction to the swoon-inducing Scot. Thus — all earlier efforts and preconceived notions aside — the raw, Jeff Buckley-worthy crooning and guitar-strumming stylings as showcased on the acoustic rendition below has rendered me a hopeless Paolo proselyte.