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Villa Nah – “Love Chance”

August 31, 2016

Finnish synth duo Villa Nah is back after a five-year hiatus with a new jam. “Love Chance” is the dreamy second single from their upcoming second album, Ultima. Villa Nah’s distinctive sound is best described as ageless synth-pop, heavily influenced by the 1980s and doused with dreamy synthesizers and frontman Juho Paalosmaa’s even more forlorn vocals. Ultima will be out later this year via Solina Records. Try “Love Chance” out below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/274359509″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

EXES – “Like You”

August 31, 2016

EXES is a duo from Venice Beach who won us over with their personal brand of whimsically romantic electronica. “Like You” is their latest single, equipped with a lurching beat, hypnotic vocals, and cheeky lyrics. About the track, they said, “Although the subject matter is a bit sad, the bouncy playfulness of the production adds an aspect of teenage naivety.” Keep your eyes open for EXES – they’re going to release an EP later this year. Till then, check out “Like You” below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/276695503″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Amber Arcades – “Turning Light”

August 28, 2016

Amber Arcades is the moniker of Dutch-born musician Annelotte de Graaf. “Turning Light” is a shimmering slice of blippy chilltronica that we’ve been vibing with. Arcades’ haunting melodies and quality songwriting landed her a coveted support slot for a tour with Nada Surf this upcoming September. Fans of Ellie Goulding, The Bird and the Bee, or The Postal Service would be into Amber Arcades. Check her out on Bandcamp.

John Alcabean – “Fire”

August 28, 2016

Danish post-punk act John Alcabean are here with an indie rock scorcher – “Fire.” The trio crafts noisy, meloncholy urgency through their massive drum sound, soaring vocals, and powerhouse guitars. Their songs are anthemic like 1990s alternative-rock and excitingly rhythmic in a contemporary indie rock fashion. Fans of Royal Blood, Prawn, or Oasis would surely dig John Alcabean. Their next release, Real Time Fiction, is due out September 2nd. Till then, enjoy “Fire” below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/272592521″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

The Vivians – “Divided We Stand”

August 28, 2016

London punx The Vivians just released a self-titled 10th anniversary album, complete with a new music video for “Divided We Stand.” Their sound is raucous and dancy, reminiscent of the early aughts in a gnarly dancepunk fashion. The video for “Divided We Stand” caught our eye for its comic-book effected aesthetic. Fans of The Rapture, The Distillers, or Bloc Party would appreciate The Vivians. Go to iTunes to pick up The Vivians.

BESTMAN – “Big Sky”

August 28, 2016

Synth-pop mastermind BESTMAN is here with “Big Sky,” a riotous, 80s flavored jam. As the fleeting days of summer tick away, “Big Sky” is here to remind us that it’s not actually over. Imagine his electronica blazing like an unruly bonfire on the beach as you drive down the coast. Fans of Tears For Fears, Caribou, or Simple Minds would dig “Big Sky.” BESTMAN is on Bandcamp. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/275942303″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Dream Cities – “Requiem For Brunch”

August 28, 2016

Dream Cities is a progressive-ish act from Sydney, Australia. The trio’s schtick revolves around a frenetic, hypnotic musical experience, mixing live improvised jams with samples from diverse musical genres. “Requiem For Brunch” is like nothing we’ve ever heard – a jazzy and electronic number that sounds a bit like Gorillaz mixed with Franz Ferdinand ( that is most certainly a compliment). Be sure to check out Dream Cities’ Bandcamp when you have a minute. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/273771660″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Seeing Hands – “I Knew You”

August 26, 2016

Newcastle dream-pop act Seeing Hands have just released their debut single, “I Knew You.” Their jangly brand of shoegazy indie rock is defined by reverb soaked vocals and piercing, bell-tone guitars. Because of their dreamy, space-case style, Seeing Hands would appeal to fans of The War On Drugs, Turnover, and Wild Nothing. If you dig “I Knew You,” pick it up via iTunes. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/276919805″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

COTE – “London”

August 26, 2016

COTE is a mysterious quintet who charmed us with the understated rock of “London.” About “London,” frontwoman Taryn Randall says, “I wrote [the song] over a period of two years, adding and reworking verses as my life continued to shift. Throughout that time, I always found myself returning to the same theme – the desire for control against the necessity of letting go.” Fans of Stevie Nicks and Rilo Kiley would surely enjoy COTE’s rootsy indie rock. Grab “London” off of iTunes. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/276585398″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Audiobruz – “Believe”

August 26, 2016

As a follow up to the immensely successful single “Blow,” Italian producer/one-man-band Audiobruz is back with another immense summer banger. “Believe” is his latest, a bass-heavy jam with obvious funk and electronic influences. Fans of Daft Punk or JUSTICE would surely dig Audiobruz’ heady vibes. “Believe” is free for a limited time only. Out now on Audiophile Live. Don’t dawdle! [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/279365793″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Virgin of the Birds – “Spooky, Stony, Barely Over Thirty”

August 26, 2016

Seattle trio Virgin of the Birds hit us up with the retro-flavored indie rock of “Spooky, Stony, Barely Over Thirty,” an ode to aging gracefully. With their imaginative verbiage and obscure pop culture references, the band treads a line between intimate, lo-fi pop and the occasional grandeur of early art-rock. Fans of M. Ward, The Velvet Underground, or R.E.M. would dig Virgin of the Birds. V of the B’s latest, Secret Kids is available via Bandcamp. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/276288974″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Kady Rain – “R.A.D. Moves”

August 26, 2016

Last time we heard from Texan songstress Kady Rain, we were crushing on her lighthearted single, “All I Ever Wanted.” She’s back with “R.A.D. Moves,” a continuation of her chokehold on the bubblegum pop genre. Fans of Katy Perry, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Miley Cyrus should look no further – “R.A.D. Moves” is about getting out on the dancefloor and just letting loose. “R.A.D. Moves” is available on iTunes. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/274769878″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

VHS COLLECTION – “Ghost”

August 26, 2016

“I feel it in my bones, all I need is you” pretty much sums up the yearning vibes on VHS COLLECTION‘s new jam, “Ghost.” “Ghost” is a straight up dance song set to live drums, giving it a unique, organic feel. The song is about the love/hate relationship that New York City folks have with their home town and about the feeling of returning to a home and feeling’s it’s changed somehow. “Ghost” is the first release from VHS’ upcoming release. Till then, check em out on Bandcamp. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/273370303″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

Golden Suits – “Gold Feeling”

August 26, 2016

Fred Nicolaus, co-founder of the band Department of Eagles and main force behind Golden Suits, has mostly been known for contemplative, folk-inflected music. His new track “Gold Feeling” is a feel-good jam about just wanting to dance. About the track, Nicolaus says, “I’m always complicating things in music and life by trying to be clever and ‘sophisticated,’ so it felt really good to do something simple and true — I did really want to dance that night.” Fans of retro 70s jams, MGMT, and Phoenix would dig Golden Suits. “Gold Feeling” will be featured on the band’s upcoming release, Kubla Khan, and can be purchased via this link. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/275945120″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

KINLEY & Lonely Kid – “Blackbird 2.0”

August 26, 2016

KINLEY (also a member of Hey! Rosetta) and Lonely Kid teamed up to produce “Blackbird 2.0” and we couldn’t be more jazzed. Lonely Kid was inspired by KINLEY’s song “Blackbird,” and created this upbeat dance edit as a result. We are particularly taken with the video, finding the duo biking around their hometown of Prince Edward Island, Canada, highlighting fellow artists and local landmarks. Check out their music video below.