When was the last time an electro-pop track used the acoustic piano sound? Well Kaskade did it with Eyes, and that went over pretty well. In my opinion Mickey Valen made an already incredible track even better with this Young remix. Ayer, a 28 year old...
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Friends since kindergarten, the members of Incan Abraham (Giuliano Pizzulo, Teddy Cafaro, Spencer Mandel) channel their finger-painted past in their debut LP, fusing Lost Boys tribal energy with guitar, synth, and harmony vocal soundscapes that arc and circle like bikes in desert washes. After spending...
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ASTR have been all over the radar for about a year now with songs such as "Operate" and now, the NYC-based duo have released their debut EP, Varsity. The release also doubled as the introduction for new track, "Blue Hawaii". A bit more on the dance...
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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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Jersey based Blood Cultures is playing the mystery card quite well. Jessie at MJF sent me Mercury Child a few weeks ago and after about 20 seconds I sent an email to the band/artist inquiring about the live show. This track is incredible...
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For nearly a decade, Tycho has been known as the musical alias of Scott Hansen, but with the release of Awake – his second LP for Ghostly International – the solo project has evolved into a three-piece band. Relating closer to post-rock than ambient soundscapes,...
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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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Ohhhh The Hood Internet. When are they going to stop bringing the hits? I don't know, I hope never. This one is a line drive right up the middle. Sorry for the baseball reference. Here they take the already wildly praised Arcade Fire single Reflektor...
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Don't you just love it when a plan comes together? It wasn't my plan, but man, but cheers to the person who put this one together. The mixing of two of our favorite artists is always a fortuitous occasion. This remix is no exception. Chromeo...
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