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Chromatics – In Films

Chromatics will be releasing new album, Dear Tommy, seemingly any day now. There hasn't been an official release date set, but third song "In Films" was made public last week. "In Films" follows the typical atmospheric, synth and electronic sound Chromatics are known for, but, it...

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Major Lazer & DJ Snake – Lean On (feat. MØ)

Diplo's Major Lazer has been hit or miss at times, but the project has always intrigued me; as it has been a little refreshing to see a DJ branch out a bit and institute some interesting collaborations. His latest collaboration comes in the form of track,...

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Absofacto – Dissolve

Absofacto is the solo project of former Mason Proper's lead singer, Jonathan Visger. Visger has been churning out tunes under the Absofacto moniker since 2008 and has been no slouch. His latest, "Dissolve", was released last week and is a fine slice of electro-pop. Visker...

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Twin Shadow – I’m Ready

After a relatively lengthy label dispute and postponing majority of a pre-release tour, Twin Shadow is now back and set to release a new album. Eclipse, out March 17th, is the follow up to 2012's Confess and the first on a major label for George Lewis, Jr. With Warner Brothers...

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Viet Cong – Silhouettes

Viet Cong, the Calgary four piece post-punk outfit are releasing their debut album on 1/20 (which is actually streaming right now). The band contains two former members of Women and premiered first single 'Continental Shelf' back in October. Now, they have followed up with 'Silhouettes'...

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Purity Ring – Begin Again

I have to be honest, the first time I heard Purity Ring's latest, 'Begin Again,' I really didn't want to like it. Two years ago Purity Ring arrived on the scene through creating dark-synth that still sticks with me today. So, when 'Begin Again' was released...

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Jay’s Top Tracks of 2014

Mark Kozelek may hate "beer commercial lead guitar shit," but 2014 certainly brought the genre (if you can call it that) front and center. My year in music revolved around the likes of War On Drugs, Cloud Nothings, Real Estate, Mac Demarco, and Spoon...

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Halos – Dust

Halos are taking the mysterious route to promoting their debut releases. So, what I do know is that they are a trio hailing from London and they recently dropped debut song 'Dust.' Like their presence, 'Dust' is a dark and eerie track. The song carries...

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Nick Hill – Know This

Hailing from Sydney, Nick Hill has recently signed to Yes Please and is prepping for the release of debut EP, Ruts (due out November 26th). In preparation, Hill has dropped his first single, 'Know This'. It is definitely a slow-burner that relies on deep synth and minimalist...

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Klo. – Under Lie

Klo. are an Australian based duo comprised of cousins Simon Lam and Chloe Kaul. Earlier this year they gained some attention with soulful single 'Make Me Wonder,' which is now serving as the anchor for their just released EP, Cusp. To accompany the EP drop has...

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