I think, by now, most of us have heard Sleepwalking by The Chain Gang of 1974. It, almost single-handedly, blew up the GTA V soundtrack and seems to be following me around San Francisco everywhere I go. This is something I am VERY happy about...
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I don't live in New York anymore and it makes me a little sad sometimes. I have to stop myself from saying 'The City' when people ask me where I'm from and it definitely hits home when I discover another homegrown band that I didn't...
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Yesterday, Max shared a video with a some nice Weird Science references. Lo and behold, a day later I've found another video with a classic 80's reference. This time Chromeo team up with Toro y Moi (who is high on my list of people to...
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If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times, The Hood Internet makes some great tracks. We post about these guys all the time because they really bring the heat. R U Nosetalgic is no different. I love the synth sample over rap...
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I grew up listening to a lot of hip hop. I don't listen to as much of it now, but every once in a while I still get a craving for some Tribe, De La and The Pharcyde. If you've ever listened to the Above...
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This is a classic Le Youth remix. They have taken a nice Sam Smith track, slowed it way down and made a pop song into something completely different. The intro starts out with a nice R&B vibe but then it shifts into something between R....
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There seems to be a trend these days, a whole bunch of bands are on the scene with very little information about them available. Even when they have management, a dedicated band web site and facebook page there's very little to glean. We do know...
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OK, I get it, people really like Royals. Its a good song and all, but frankly I'm pretty tired of it and Team and Tennis Court, etc. Judging from the Grammy's, Lorde and her unique style of zombie dancing (which consequently made me like her...
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Kitsune brought this song to my attention and, as usual, they are on point. Firechild, released in November by Solomon Grey, reflects the darker, moodier side of synth pop and I like it. The winding synth ripples through your speakers accented by an occasional strings...
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In keeping with the throwback Friday motif (throwback Thursday was too mainstream) and Tim's wonderful INXS mashup post, I thought it was only appropriate to share this gem with you. Do not be confused or afraid when you hear the first strains of All That...
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