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Cut Copy: Summertime "Colours"
I’ve been slacking again, but its only because of: a) moving out of my apartment b) trips to Caseville c) mourning the end of my beloved Pistons’ playoff run d) the slew new music keeping me occupied...
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Passion Pit: Manners Deal
In case you didn’t already see this, Passion Pit‘s debut album is on Amazon.com today for $2.99. If you liked the Chunk of Change EP, you’ll love this. $3 is well worth the psychedelic-pop frenzy...
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STREAM: The Glitch Mob – We Can Make The World Stop EP
I’ve been slowly getting into West Coast electronic act The Glitch Mob over the years, but was really sold when I heard “Drive Like You Stole Hit.” Glitch Mob is back with the We Can Make The World...
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MP3: St. Lucia – All Eyes On You
Is it too early to classify 2011 as the return of the saxophone? The woodwind instrument used on hit albums from Bon Iver and Lady Gaga, while Big Gigantic uses it in interesting ways. On Heavy Roc...
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STREAM: Monarchy – You Don’t Want To Dance With Me
I haven’t heard anything from Monarchy since late 2009 with “Gold In The Fire” and “The Phoenix Alive“. Since then the London duo has churned out plenty of remixes (check out Ellie Goulding’s “Starry...
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MP3: St. Lucia – We Got It Wrong
New ’80s-inspired synth and fun with horns from Heavy Roc artist St. Lucia. This could easily be queued up before your favorite Cut Copy track in your next playlist. We Got It Wrong by St. Lucia Look...
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NEW: Big Gigantic – Nocturnal
Hot off the presses. Brand new Big Gigantic returns with the title track off of Nocturnal. Get ready for a bass heavy journey with plenty of synth, sax and slick sampling. Enjoy. Big Gigantic –...
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Magic Man – Texas
Just when I finally got “Paris” out of my head, synth rockers Magic Man return with a catchy new single. “Texas” will likely propel their buzz even further with it’s anthemic hook and magical swirling...
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Mayer Hawthorne – Designer Drug
I survived yesterday’s April Fool’s shenanigans mostly unscathed. I’m glad to say Mayer Hawthorne‘s new single is no joke and finds his ditching the typical Motown-influence for something more synthy....
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. – Hiding
Just in time to make sure you pick up the new EP on Record Store Day (and make sure you are at their Majestic Theatre show), Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. just released “Hiding”. The latest release off...
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Little Daylight – Glitter & Gold
Little Daylight has your next beach-ready synth anthem here. Just like hits “Overdose” and “Name In Lights”, “Glitter & Gold” is sure to punctuate an already stacked debut EP. Stream below and look...
View ArticleTouch Sensitive – Pizza Guy & tour with Flume
Easy way to get my attention while combing thru e-mails of new music? Mention Flume. I’ve been obsessed with his recent self-titled album (Amazon) and amazing single “Holdin’ On”. Fellow Aussie...
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After Hours – Fast Life ft Nina Lorraine
People have called my taste in music “eclectic”, which I always take as a compliment. Considering my last few posts have covered folk/bluegrass, hip-hop and dance remixes, we might as well talk ’80′s...
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The Naked and Famous – Hearts Like Ours & new album
Alisa Xayalith and The Naked and Famous stole a lot of hearts in 2010 with “Punching In A Dream” and their debut album, Passive Me, Aggressive You. Luckily, the Auckland, NZ synth-pop act isn’t making...
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RAC – Let Go ft Kele & MNDR
Last Friday, Andre Allen Anjos teased the latest original track from one of my favorite acts, RAC. The collective’s first original, “Hollywood”, was one of my top tracks of top 2012, but “Let Go” might...
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Laneway Fest Preview: CHVRCHES – Pavilion Stage – 3:15pm
Whether Laneway Festival organizers knew it or not, they packed the first US edition of the fest with lady power galore. From R&B chameleon Solange to bruising punk rockers Savages, Saturday at...
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PREMIERE: Bearstronaut – Where I’ll Die (Kraver remix)
Speaking of remixes, I’m ready to unleash a reworking of a track I’ve selfishly had on repeat for the past week. Boston’s Bearstronaut had already impressed with Duran Duran-style, nostalgic, sunny...
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J. Tropic – Love Up
File newcomer J. Tropic‘s “Love Up” under your Sounds of Summer playlist. The breezy synth aligns nicely with the seductive vocals from the mysterious act. Stream “Love Up” below and hopefully we’ll...
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paperwhite – Magic
Fresh off the synthpop goodness of “Got Me Goin’”, Brooklyn siblings paperwhite return with “Magic”. The new single is just as breezy with a touch of HAIM-style hook and bubbling synth. Stream “Magic”...
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ASTR – Activate Me (Darkchild Mix)
You already know ASTR from such intoxicating, synth pop hits as “Operate”, “Part of Me” and “Blue Hawaii”. You should also already know Darkchild (aka Rodney Jerkins) from his impressive R&B...
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