Two nights ago, I checked out Phantogram as they continue to tour in preparation of the upcoming Voices, due out 2/8. They definitely blew the doors off with some of their better known early work and also played some previously unreleased tracks -- one of which...
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YNGCULT are a new duo from L.A., who to date have released two songs, "Sides of War" and "Let's Get It Back." Both songs are sharp, well-produced, synth-laden tunes, so pretty much straight up my alley. Since I heard "Sides of War" first that is...
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I can't tell you much about Starcadian, other than that he? they? are located in Brooklyn, just put out an album on bandcamp, and have made a video for standout "HE^RT." According to a reddit thread, the video was made for $200 with an old...
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If you have seen the movie Drive or are familiar with its soundtrack then surely you will recognize the name Electric Youth. The duo collaborated with College for the fantastic "A Real Hero" that featured prominently in the movie and on the soundtrack alike. Last year...
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CHVRCHES burst onto the scene over the past year with their slice of catchy synth-pop, but British producer, Tourist, has taken one of the group's punchier songs and turned it into a dazzling slower burner. The slowed down pace and piano backing gives singer Laura...
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About 6 months ago, LA synth pop artist, Lincoln Jesser, offered up an EP titled In My Dreams, which vaguely mirrored the shimmering nature of Passion Pit's Chunk of Change. Now Jesser has returned with two new songs, "We'll Be Fine" and the latest "Something Right." Both...
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LA's Henry Laufer, a.k.a Shlohmo, recently took on the poppy ballad, "Wings," from Haerts' debut EP Hemiplegia -- turning it into a deep downtempo journey. Laufer opens the remix as a stripped down version of itself that slowly builds with a haunting vocal sample chopped over ever-increasing skittering...
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Panama first caught my attention about a year ago with single "It's Not Over" and now the Aussies have put together their sophomore EP Always (via future classic and available for free download). Of course, Always was released while I was away in South America, meaning I...
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Twin Shadow, or George Lewis, Jr., has been a staple on my iPhone ever since his debut Forget came out in 2010. The blending of nostalgic '80s new wave and synthpop is certainly something that is right up my alley and apparently it is also right...
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Pat Grossi, a.k.a Active Child, is set to release new EP Rapor on October 22nd and after putting out the instrumental track, "She Cut Me," Grossi has returned with "Subtle." The song is certainly anything but subtle with soaring 80's style synths, heavy percussion, and powerful...
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