New Music

Ace of Base – “Don’t Turn Around (MONAKR Remix)”

April 1, 2016

My introduction to Swedish pop sensations Ace of Base came after watching Full House. Stephanie Tanner’s band, GirlTalk (not to be confused with Greg Gillis’ one-man splice machine, Girl Talk), covered one of their singles for a talent show and Uncle Jesse got all stage uncle-y. At the time, “I Saw the Sign” was everywhere and I was happy that Stephanie’s band “made it,” as if a starring role in a show on TGIF wasn’t enough. After months (…and months…and months) of hearing “I Saw the Sign” on the radio, I finally discovered the truth. Michelle Tanner and Kimmy Gibler did not collaborate to write one of the catchiest songs of the early nineties—it was a bunch of Swedish people under the name Ace of Base. This is important because I have a subliminal disdain for Ace of Base because for no reason I felt as though they stole from[...]

FRENSHIP – “Carpet”

March 30, 2016

LA-based electro-pop tagteam, FRENSHIP, released their first single off their upcoming EP last week and it’s a good one. The duo, composed of two former LuLulemon co-workers, teamed together to craft music they are passionate about / write songs about bangin’ on carpets. The EP, due out this summer, is lush with grandiose-sounding mixtape jams for fans of Passion Pit, Humans, or Stepdad. Check out their lead single “Carpet” below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/254298840″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Sun Cut Flat – “Warped Buddhism”

March 29, 2016

Right from the start, Sun Cut Flat’s new single “Warped Buddhism” grabbed a hold of my ears and would not let go. The Brooklyn-based collective, fronted by Nick Lattanzi with support from a rotating cast of Berklee-trained musicians, is best described as a mix between early Caribou, Antelope or Nomo. Fans of the aforementioned would appreciate the driving/ethereal instrumentals combined with washed out vocals. Sun Cut Flat’s new EP, titled Obscurities, comes out this morning and is available for purchase over here. In the meantime, check out “Warped Buddhism” below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/254276112″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Wild Year – “Setting Yourself on Fire”

March 28, 2016

LA-based indie rock act, Wild Year, released a single this past month that is totally shareworthy. The track “Setting Yourself on Fire” is starts off like a clean indie popr ock track with lead vocalist Cole Morrall cooing “none of us are what we seem, you’re still talking  without sleep, pictures of me will burn in your hands, you still tell me this was my plan.” Assuming this song is about this song is about the disintegration of a relationship, the chorus is what is most powerful and lingering. If you are a fan of Memory House, Trails and Ways, or Beach Fossils, you’d probably dig Wild Year.  Check out “Setting Yourself on Fire” below.

Lost Kings (ft. Katelyn Tarver) – “You” (Proppa Remix)

March 25, 2016

Without a doubt, one of the hottest pop singles of 2016 thusfar has been Lost Kings’ and Katelyn Tarver’s “You.” It came in just the right time for when Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” was one play away from getting annoying. Almost on cue, Lost Kings and Katelyn Tarver delivered a song that nourishes our need for falsetto vocals, bass drops, Latin rhythm, and an infectious chorus. The song was perfect… until Chicago-producer Proppa got a hold of it, re-worked the song to give it an almost Bag Raiders feel, and made this song absolutely contagious. Take a listen below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/251193042″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Alex the Astronaut – “Half of 21st Street”

March 24, 2016

Aussie native turned temporary New York transplant, Alex the Astronaut, released her first single close to a month ago, and it’s an indie-pop gem. Alex is a passionate story teller, and “Half of 21st Street” is a testament to her skills. The song is a love story (as half of songs are), of two individuals that start innocent and develop into something that is real.  If indie-pop Regina Spektor with an Australian accent sounds appealing, then you’ll be into Alex the Astronaut. Check out “Half of 21st Street” below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/246479469″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

David Sanya & EhCee – “Liquid Love”

March 23, 2016

David Sanya and EhCee’s “Liquid Love” is a song that’s ready to be featured in a commercial. The track from the Toronto-based artists has that distinct sound to it, one that’d bring your attention to the tv to watch an outfit of ethnically diverse 20-somethings happily sipping on some Sprite. That’s a likely situation. EhCee’s fantastic pop-R&B chorus jumps out with every listen. Distinct and catchy; it’s nearly anthemic. David Sanya’s production plods and pops when needed, echoing melodies and providing some clever bubbling throughout. EhCee’s voice has a lot of single-power, and Sanya’s sphere of influence allows for him to create all sorts of future R&B sounds in his production. Listen to “Liquid Love” below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/253814417″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]