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RMX Roundup: EXROYALE + Ra Ra Riot / EMBRZ / Mayer Hawthorne + Mitzi

Posted on February 8, 2014June 20, 2015 by poetryinanemptycokecan

Another Saturday night is upon us, which means it’s time for a roundup of this week’s finest electronic offerings. EXROYALE, a mysterious new group (self-described as a glow in the dark game of truth or dare), have a track called “Give It Up” that has been given the remix treatment by Ra Ra Riot‘s Milo Bonacci. Pick up a free download of the energetic track here and play it on repeat. Also, the Irish electronic producer EMBRZ has just released a melodic new track, “Make Your Way.” Lastly, the Sydney-based group Mitzi have released a rad reinterpretation of Mayer Hawthorne‘s “Reach Out Richard.” Grab the garage disco track gratis here.

We Have Band – Someone

Posted on February 5, 2014February 5, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

British trio We Have Band have debuted their light-hearted first single, “Someone,” off their forthcoming album, Movements. Look out for the London pop-rockers’ album to be out April 28 of this year.

https://soundcloud.com/wehaveband/someone-1

Sylvan Esso – Hey Mami // Coffee

Posted on February 4, 2014October 2, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

Props to fellow blogger, Audiophile: Akwitz, for introducing us to the North Carolina duo known as Sylvan Esso. Their first single, “Hey Mami” is a delectable folksy, trill and synth-infused track that you’ll want to play on repeat. Java junkies will want to check out their single “Coffee” as well.

See Sylvan Esso’s upcoming West Coast tour dates in Feb below.

Upcoming Tour Dates:
2/10 San Diego, CA – Soda Bar
2/11 Los Angeles, CA – Satellite
2/13 San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
2/14 Portland, OR – Bunk Bar
2/15 Seattle, WA – Barbazoa

Big Scary – Invest

Posted on February 3, 2014February 4, 2014 by santiago

Big Scary is the name of a Melbourne musical duo formed in 2006. In November 2013 they released a six-track EP entitled Twin Rivers, which includes a remix from The Antlers. Let’s ‘invest’ in an honest, clean and moving song.

Big Scary’s new album Not Art is due out March 25, 2014.

Gilligan Moss – Choreograph

Posted on January 30, 2014February 8, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

Every once in awhile, a musical composition comes along that catches you off guard and has the potential to completely alter the music landscape. Such is the case with Chicagoan Gilligan’s Moss’s single “Choregraph,” a song so distinct and variegated in style that it immediately commands your attention and calls for further listening. Syncopated rhythms and coruscating textures transport you to a totally unexpected and dazzling place 3:30 minutes in. Pick up a free DL of this intelligent piece of work via Soundcloud stat.

Destroyer – El Rito

Posted on January 29, 2014January 29, 2014 by santiago

Five Spanish Songs is the name of the latest EP produced by Destroyer, consisting of five tracks originally recorded by the Seville songwriter Antonio Luque’s band, Sr. Chinarro. Following his own Spanish background, the Canadian-bred musician Dan Bejar surprises us with an acoustic format, absent of delayed horns and saxophones that gave identity to his phenomenal album Kapput in 2011. Stream “El Rito” below.

Marian Hill – One Time

Posted on January 27, 2014January 30, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

New group based out of Philadelphia, Marian Hill have released sultry single, “One Time,” to accompany the announcement of their debut EP Play due out March 4. Similar to Wild Belle in style, the brassy duo incorporate blues and jazz elements along with the more modernistic, resulting in a cool and contemporary rhythmic feel.

Catch their first show if you’re in the Philly area at Boot & Saddle, February 25.

The KickDrums – Atonement

Posted on January 22, 2014January 22, 2014 by santiago

Producer/singer/songwriter Alex Fitts heads the Brooklyn-based band called The KickDrums. With his hip hop background, Fitts is able to create an atmospheric sound on the track “Atonement,” with solid bass lines, and clear, melodic guitars. The one-man band signed with Hopeless Records last year and has since released the LP Thinking Out Loud.

If you live close to Brooklyn, you can catch him playing at FreeCandy this Saturday, January 25.

Years & Years – Real

Posted on January 21, 2014January 21, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

It’s been awhile since we heard from London group Years & Years, so I was delighted to see that they had dropped another infectious single. Since their last standout self-released track “I Wish I Knew,” they have been picked up by French label, Kitsuné. Their latest number, “Real” has more of an electronic sound with some R&B elements mixed in — but it’s equally addictive — thanks in part to the charming vocals of frontman Olly Alexander.

For those unfamiliar with the group, UK’s Disorder Magazine had this to say about them: It’s as if Nina Simone is crooning a melodic lullaby to the folktronic lovechild of Beach House and Terry Riley. Touché.

Look out for the new Years & Years EP to drop on February 17.