BROODS is back with another cut, the lead single off their forthcoming album, Evergreen—due out via Capitol Records late summer/early fall. “Mother & Father” is a soaring synthpop ballad, lyrically unsettling and affective as ever. Expect big things from the NZ brother/sister duo as they continue to ride the momentum of their current indie darling status.
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.
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.
Australia has not stopped producing quality indie bands the last couple of years. Enter Movement, an experimental three-piece based out of Sydney. Like most of their music released thus far, “Like Lust” is a slow tempo track, defying genre by blurring elements of R&B, electronica and psychadelic rock. The trio signed to Modular Recordings (Tame Impala, Cut Copy) and have already supported Solange and Darkside on tour. Listen to “Like Lust” below.
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.
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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.
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!
Canadian composer Dan Snaith (known as Caribou) hits us with the first single from the forthcoming album Our Love. The track, “Can’t Do Without You” preserves Caribou’s signature sound with pleasant drums and percussion, glowing synths, looped lyrics, and delayed vocals. Check out Caribou’s US tour dates this November below — including a stop at DC’s Black Cat.
US Tour Dates 2014:
Nov 11 Boston, MA | Paradise
Nov 12 New York, NY | Webster Hall
Nov 13 Philadelphia, PA | Union Transfer
Nov 15 Washington DC | Black Cat
Nov 17 Atlanta, GA | Terminal West
Nov 18 Orlando, FL | The Social
Nov 19 Miami, FL | Grand Central
Nov 20 Tallahassee, FL | Club Downunder
Nov 21 New Orleans, LA | One Eyed Jacks
Nov 22 Houston, TX | Fitzgeralds
Nov 23 Austin, TX | The Mohawk
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
Sean Guerin and Isaac Franco are multi-instrumentalists and founders of De Lux, a post-disco, dance-punk band based out of L.A. Behind the duo is the independent label Innovative Leisure (home to Classixx, Hanni El Khatib), who released their full-length album Voyage this April. De Lux’s sound is reminiscent of Talking Heads, with additions of tropical disco. Get your groove on to their track “I’ve Got To Make A Statement (No More Likes or Ums)” below.
poetry in an empty coke can 