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Electronic
B00ty – “Holy”
“Holy” begins like a fairly conventional ballad, with tender vocals glistening alongside gentle tugging strings and finger-clicks. The initial minimalism prompts the punchy percussive kick-in around the 50-second ma...
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White Kite – “Swans”
East London four-piece White Kite “enjoy mixing synthesisers with drum machines and big distorted guitars”, evidenced well by their new track “Swans”. The synthesizers and drum machines take the initial ...
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VO5 – “Aurora”
VO5 provides a delightful blast from the past on “Aurora”, a gentle pop ballad that recalls serene singer/songwriter work of the ’60s and ’70s that wasn’t wary of sweeping, sometimes saccharine orc...
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High Rule – “FOMO”
Chicago-based duo High Rule work off playful synths, charismatic lead vocals, and punchy female vocal samples as a percussive element on infectious new track “FOMO”, which reminds of Hot Chip in its part-nonchalant ...
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Iconique – “Sitting Pretty”
Somewhere in the separate realms of Pet Shop Boys’ sophisticated synth-pop, Hot Chip’s infectious funkay-ness, and Bowie’s otherworldly aura, Iconique’s new track “Sitting Pretty” stands tall...
Electronic
Young Travoltaz – “Dark World (Take Me to Kolob)”
Power-funk electro-dance project Young Travoltaz possess an instantly engaging sound that meshes fleeting contemporary indie-rock, nostalgic disco-funk, and an ’80s anthemic spirit into one easily digestible sound. The pa...
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The Harsh Truth – “Stereo Dream”
Based out of Columbia, South Carolina, The Harsh Truth formed in the fall of 2014. They take inspiration from the likes of Tame Impala and Toro y Moi in showcasing an appreciation for psych acts of the ’60s and ’70s...
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The Junction – “City Nights”
“City Nights” is a striking stylistic excursion into neon-tinged funk and pop, with a slow disco-like sorta feel in its playful bass line and “all those city nights” vocal hook. The lead vocals enter sea...
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ANiMALSOUL – “I Want”
Hip-hop instrumentals meet alternative rock on “I Want” from West Texas quartet ANiMALSOUL. The disparate combination feels natural and refreshing here, primarily due to the group’s glistening knack for sensua...
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Tomás Doncker – “The Mess We Made”
We’ve featured Tomás Doncker projects multiple times in the past, ranging from his own singles like “The New Day” and “Spoonful” to other artists he’s worked with and/or produced, including C...
