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Mallrat – “Uninvited”

August 17, 2017

Australian electropop songstress Mallrat creates a buzz with the release of her video for “Uninvited.” Under her pseudonym, Grace Shaw shakes up youth’s banalities with surging beats, sharp percussion, and listlessly hypnotic vocals. This track redefines teenage party culture, where ‘toothless smiles’ mask a craving for solitude and simplicity. The video runs along a similar track, urging you to look beyond the mundane and give into the groove. “Uninvited” is off Mallrat’s debut EP under the same name, chuck full of vibey dance tracks like this one. Experience the song in full below.

Freedom Fry – “Strange Attraction”

August 17, 2017

LA’s Freedom Fry is back with their latest single “Strange Attraction,” brought to us at the forefront of their upcoming EP. The alt-folk duo is known for their catchy hooks and danceable beats, and this track is no exception. Their mix of astral guitars, heady falsetto, and a propelling bass line is bright and refreshing, sending a surge of luminosity straight through the air waves. Channeling the groove-ridden inspiration of the Bee Gees, Freedom Fry celebrate love in its most liberating form, and the result is down right infectious. Catch the release of their upcoming EP Strange Attraction on September 7th for more feel-good jams like this one. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/337006159″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Pink Elephant Return with Grungy New Single, “Around Your Neck”

August 17, 2017

Rochester trash-wave veterans Pink Elephant are back at it again with a grungy new single called “Around Your Neck.” Recorded at More Sound Studios in Syracuse, “Around Your Neck” is a skulking rock banger with tinges of psych rock and garage twang. The song is about wanting to help someone who can’t be saved; rather than actually helping out, you just wind up getting sucked into their chaos and darkness. Fans of Portugal. The Man, The Pixies, or The White Stripes will like these guys’ dirty, yet nuanced rock n’ roll. Pink Elephant is on Bandcamp – you know what to do.

B•R•A•U•N – “Silent Science”

August 16, 2017

Ben Braun’s latest project, B•R•A•U•N, takes synth-driven electronica to a new level with his track “Silent Science.” Citing inspiration from 80’s synthwave, Braun shoots high and lands somewhere between futuristic soundscapes and a driving electropop ballad. The song and the album to follow are a grasp at simplicity, where life and the pursuit of making art can sometimes tug in opposite directions. It’s vibrant and stimulating, while still holding on to a cool tranquility that’s easy to get lost in. Test the waters with “Silent Science” below, and stay tuned for B•R•A•U•N’s debut album under the same name, to be released October 6th via Diving Bell Recording Company. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/334106224″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Dr!ve – “Down & Out”

August 16, 2017

Swiss producer Dr!ve reinvents the groove with his latest track, “Down & Out.” Amassing elements of funk, disco, soul, and jazz, Dr!ve brings an old school flare to the modern age of electropop, sending shivers down the spine with rhythmic synths, moving bass lines, and airy vocals. The instrumental dialogue that takes place is infectious, keeping the focus shifting through each layer of the track and bringing it all home with the sweep of the chorus. With talk of a full album in progress, this is only the tip of the iceberg for Dr!ve. Take a look at the video for “Down & Out” below and try not to dance, we dare you.

8/7 Central – “Missile”

August 16, 2017

Brooding new wave quartet 8/7 Central are propelling the release of their debut EP with a new single, “Missile.” The track captures the sweeping finesse of alt rock, bringing in gravelly vocals, light distortion, and a bass line that refuses to quit. At the same time, it has a dreamy, calming quality to it, even when musing over hurtling into the sun. The band is a proud multinational endeavor, with members from the US, Germany, and Sweden finding their home base in Brooklyn. Their EP is set for release this September in Berlin, in the midst of their European tour. Until then, catch up with “Missile” below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/335655947″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

CASTLEBEAT – “Heart Still Beats”

August 16, 2017

This isn’t the first time we’ve written about the fantastic slacker-pop of CASTLEBEAT, and we’re pretty sure it won’t be the last. He’s back for more, this time with “Heart Still Beats.” 23-year-old wunderkind Josh Hwang is the brains behind CASTLEBEAT, writing and recording everything himself on “mediocre equipment” (his words) with a strong DIY ethos. Bum technology or not, we think this one is bomb. Have a listen below. You can snag “Heart Still Beats” for free via Bandcamp.

Dr. Doctor – “Turbulence”

August 16, 2017

Dr. Doctor ain’t no newbie – the project helmed by mastermind Ralph Torrefranca has been in the works for years. Originally born from heartache and pain, Dr. Doctor has evolved into a one man journey to embrace poetic storytelling with chorus-laden guitars and low-key vibes. “Turbulence” is a perfect example, a simmering indie-rock jam that showcases Dr. Doctor’s unique lyrical delivery. Learn more about Dr. Doctor here.

Canon Blue – “Beholden”

August 16, 2017

“Beholden” is the worldly new jam from Canon Blue, the solo project from Nashville-based writer producer Daniel James. We dig the simmering, rolling drums and left-field instrumentals, but we’ll let Daniel sell you on this one with a direct quote: “‘[Beholden]’ was one of the first songs I wrote for the record and is a song of reconciling the ideals and dreams of my youth with my adult reality – the idea of being forced into one direction in life where you can either accept the reality and truth of your life or you can live in denial in a futile fight against it.” Deep… But oh, so relatable. We know you’ll like this one, so preorder it here.

Have You Ever Seen the Jane Fonda Aerobic VHS? – “Magic Swimming Pants”

August 16, 2017

Like the curiously-named Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and Portugal. The Man before them, Finnish garage-pop band Have You Ever Seen the Jane Fonda Aerobic VHS? are here with an effervescent and surreal single in the form of “Magic Swimming Pants.” Squiggly Keyboards and buzzing bass guitars propel this one-of-a-kind track that truly needs to be heard to be fully understood. These guys’ brand of sunshine-and-rainbows grunge falls somewhere on the spectrum between Horse The Band, Garbage, and Death From Above… Wherever that is. “Magic Swimming Pants” is out now via VILD Music.

Almost Kennedy – “Silver & Gold”

August 12, 2017

Alt rock four-piece Almost Kennedy gear up for an upcoming EP with the release of their single “Silver & Gold.” The Ottawa natives joined forces after the split of another project, with currently just over a year under their belt. “Silver & Gold” is a surge of refined energy, meeting powerful vocals with lulling backing harmonies. Their fondness for British indie rock acts shines through by way of unwavering guitar lines and a healthy dose of grit. Dig into the track below, and stay tuned for the band’s EP Heard Them Talk, set for release this September. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/336103055″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

TENDER – “Machine”

August 12, 2017

Electropop duo TENDER touch on the at times destructive nature of relationships in their latest single “Machine.” Flatmates Dan Cobb and James Cullen found their start in 2015 as a London bedroom pop experiment designed to fight the inorganic structure of big name artists. Two years and hundreds of thousands of streams later, TENDER is counting the days until their debut album release. “Machine” is just one component of the work, all revolving around the lifecycle of temporary love. The track takes on waves of synths, whispered vocals, and a relentless groove, all while lyrically relating codependency to roboticism. If “Machine” has you hooked, be on the look out for TENDER’s debut full-length Modern Addiction, out September 1st via Partisan Records. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/336089572″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Astrothrone – “All Sun No Summer”

August 12, 2017

London alt-pop duo Astrothrone take on brooding psychedelia with the video for their track “All Sun No Summer.” Contrary to some of their previous discography, this latest work delves into the infirmity of electropop while still maintaining some of their patented edge. True to form, this single brings in techno-esque syncopation, brash synths, and layers of robust vocals. The video moves it a step further, taking a simple lip-synching recording and building on its complexity with fluorescent negatives and eclipsed visuals. “All Sun No Summer” is fresh off Astrothrone’s latest album, Summoner, released this past July.

Cape Francis – “Olly”

August 12, 2017

Cape Francis released his second song “Olly,” in between work on his debut album Falling Into Pieces, due out on September 22nd via Sleep Well Records. Cape Francis’ first song “Iditarod,” has experience success reaching #7 on HypeMachine’s Popular Chart and is currently featured on Spotify’s New Indie Mix. “Olly” thrives on its subdued vocals from Kevin Olken Henthorn. The vocals alongside the gentle guitar create a light feeling throughout the song.  Check out “Olly” below via SoundCloud.

Divorce Rate – “#1 Fan”

August 12, 2017

Indie rock/punk trio Divorce Rate dropped their new single “#1 Fan” off their debut self-titled EP. “1# Fan” is the first song the Minneapolis-based group wrote together. The song pertains to someone cutting off all communication to a loved one and never offering any explanation for the actions. Divorce Rate brings a combination of high and low energy to the track. It peaks with the heavy heart in the vocals and mellows out with the strumming of the guitar. Check out “1# Fan” below.