by Nick Sessanna | Oct 7, 2016 | New Music
London quintet Swimming Tapes sure know how to write a perfect dream-pop song. “Tides” is a woozy, reverb-drenched jam full of swimmy guitars and a thumping bassline. About the song, the band says, “Some memories are perfected by the passing of time,...
by Nick Sessanna | Oct 7, 2016 | New Music
Skinny Dipp hit us up with the gentle electronica of “Keep Chasing Stars” and we’re into it. About the song, Skinny Dipp says, “Think summer, sunshine, beach, chill, and good vibes.” Don’t wait until the leaves fall – you can...
by Nick Sessanna | Oct 7, 2016 | New Music
Swedish act Indiia is all about the good vibes, as evidenced by their new indie-pop track “Sunny Day.” The duo considers the song a “psychological experiment,” as they both had just started taking anti-depressants before getting down to work....
by Nick Sessanna | Oct 7, 2016 | New Music
London duo Fenech-Soler have a snappy new song on their hands with “Kaleidoscope.” Brothers Ben and Ross Duffy are the creative masterminds behind Fenech-Soler, combining sunny synth instrumentals with a peppy drumbeat and pop-minded vocals....
by Nick Sessanna | Oct 7, 2016 | New Music
No Middle Name is a.k.a. David Bailey who is creating just about the most pleasant indie rock we’ve ever heard. His style brings to mind Whitest Boy Alive, Sea Wolf, or Say Hi. We recommend his latest jam, “Fading Photo,” which comes with an equally...
by Nick Sessanna | Oct 7, 2016 | New Music
Australian folkster Rod Ladgrove hit us hard with the emotive vibes in “Home Is Just A State Of Mind.” Coupled with a scenic music video, Rod’s gentle crooning and simmering instrumentals give the song a deep, introspective vibe, almost to the point...
by Nick Sessanna | Oct 5, 2016 | New Music
Norwegian quartet SLØTFACE caught our ears with the impossibly catchy “Bright Lights” Fans of Bully, Interpol, Death Cab For Cutie, or a perfect combination of all three would dig SLØTFACE – “Bright Lights” combines a calculated,...
by Nick Sessanna | Oct 5, 2016 | New Music
SOCO recently spit out a gnarly band known otherwise as Glass Spells. “Without Your Laws” is a dirty little number that emphasizes an extremely funky bass line and the anarchical sprechgesang of their vocalists. GS’s punk/funk is raucous and fun,...
by Nick Sessanna | Oct 5, 2016 | New Music
Promises Ltd. is the creative union ofJeremy Malvin from Chrome Sparks and Charlie Brand from Miniature Tigers. Their side-project specializes in whirly electronica tunes. Gigamesh offered his hand at a remix and we’ve been jiving on it all day. Fans of Holy...
by Nick Sessanna | Oct 2, 2016 | New Music
We’re digging the gentle synth pop of “Renters” by Auckland act Lake South. About the song, Lake says, “‘Renters’ is a love song. It’s about loving the place you call home, about realising the connection you have to the place you...
by Nick Sessanna | Oct 2, 2016 | New Music
Pierre XO is a self-taught artist, painter, model, musician, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Pierre should probably add “music video star” to that already impressive resume. In the video, Pierre stumbles around a practice space in a destructive mood....
by Nick Sessanna | Oct 2, 2016 | New Music
Cityman’s “Hold On” is a continuation of their already successful pop electronica. Their debut album combines 80s synth-pop with strong and melodic pop songwriting. His signature Scandinavian touch is the cherry on top. Fans of Holy Ghost and...
by Nick Sessanna | Oct 2, 2016 | New Music
Brooklyn indie/disco producer Bishiclet sent us over his remix of Sofi Tukker’s “Déjà Vu Affair” and we are vibing on it hard. Bishiclet gives the song a synthy disco bassline and a vintage sounding bell-filled drumbeat. The result is a contemporary...
by Nick Sessanna | Oct 2, 2016 | New Music
Don’t mind the mouthful of our title! “The End” is a synth jam originally by Our Time (feat. Kurt Mantheiy). Lope & Kantola took a whack at a remix which wound up in our inbox. This particular song is another from the Audiophile Live sessions,...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 30, 2016 | New Music
Tech-house act Nocturnal Tapes sent the dark and brooding “Pieces” to us. Let’s just say… we’re feeling it. After the success of their first few singles, “Pieces” finds the duo exploring a new sound. They mix a knack for...