Passion Pit x Supremes = The Dirty Diamonds

If Passion Pit was to mack it to The Supremes, Chicago group, The Dirty Diamonds, would be their offspring. They have released their their 2nd EP, Monster Ballads, produced by Supreme Cuts and Executive Produced Curt Cameruci of Flosstradamus. Surprisingly their sound works really well. Check out the soulful feel good first single, “Right Direction,” [...]

Kavinsky – Night Call

“Night Call” is the latest single from French producer Kavinksy. The track evokes that sensual, epic and romantic French sound that we have come to know. It was produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (1/2 of Daft Punk) and features vocals from CSS’s Lovefoxxx. The track is part organic, part robotic with each part talking to [...]

Neon Indian Releases New Single, Sleep Paralysist on Green Label Sound

“Sleep Paralysist” is the new single from Neon Indian which was released on Green Label Sound today. Peep it, now.
Be sure to catch Green Label Sound’s official SXSW showcase featuring live performances by Neon Indian, Ra Ra Riot, Theophilus London, Tanlines, and Solid Gold on 3/19 at Club de Ville in Austin, TX.  If you’re [...]

Sneak Peak: Mintel Rose – Snake Eyes

The wicked cool French band, Mintel Rose, who I first became aware of through the Valerie Collective, are set to release their debut full length, Atlantique, in May. But before that happens they, have given us a little taste of what is to come with an instrumental version of one of their songs from the [...]

Relation Releases Second Single, Optimistic

New music this morning comes courtesy of UK group, Relation. Composed of Andrew Leary and Oliver Keech, they have crafted a new era of synth-pop with meaningful lyrics and electronic rhythms that can compete with any of the  great synth artists of the past.
Relation has just released their new track, “Optimistic,” which is their second [...]

Album Review: Dr. Hollywood – Dr. Hollywood EP

If your sick of LMFAO, like most other people, there is a healthy alternative for you  that comes via the city of angels and it might just be the perfect prescription for your dance rock blues. I am of course talking about LA duo Dr. Hollywood who have just released their debut, self titled EP. [...]

Holy Ghost! – On Board (Friendly Fires Cover)

The way this  latest record from DFA duo Holy Ghost! came to be  started off as a drunken conversation at Corsica’s Calvi Rocks festival in July 2009. Friendly Fires had just finished their set while Holy Ghost! had just finished DJing.  In the post-gig haze the decision was made by each band to cover [...]

Released: The Dirty Disco’s New Single, Sista!

So we had talked about The Dirty Disco a little while back. Their glam, electro-pop reminded us a lot of Lady Gaga if she had decided to strap a guitar to her body instead of Kermit the Frog. Anyway, the first single, “Sista”!, was finally released on iTunes for the world to enjoy today, so [...]

Weekend Mix

These tunes will make you forget how bitterly cold it is out. Couple of different genres this weekend, but no matter what mood/mode your in, one of these songs should fill your aural needs.
enjoY!
Country Gents – See No Evil (Crazy P Remix)
–Dope House track. my favorite from the 4.
The Doggs – Animal
–punk-rock track that [...]

Welcome: Ludwig Amadeus

Here is the skinny on this guy, German born, but British bred, Ludwig Amadeus is a London based songwriter and producer who makes some funky fun electro-pop beats.
With his latest single, “God Only Knows My Shoe Size” he went 3 days straight with no sleep to write the song, yet he has no idea what [...]

Spotlight: @alanwilkis

The great thing about running a blog is the constant flow of new music that comes my way. Some of its good, some of its bad,  but that comes with the game. Sometimes though you get a a little taste of an artist and must know what else they have cooking up their sleeve. This [...]

Music Video: Make The Girl Dance – Kill Me

Booty shaking duo, Make The Girl Dance, have just released the video to their 2nd single, “Kill Me.” The concept behind the video is what would you do if you only had 8 days to live? Watch the video below to see what the duo would do (cliches galore) as well as a download of [...]

Weekend Mix

Tunes for your weekend enjoyment while you are potentially snowed in (if you live in the northeast).
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour – The Sun Aint Shining No More (33HzRemix) <–favorite
Pretty Good Dance Moves – Leave Me Alone (ft. Bjorn Yttling, Angelina Lucero) <–favorite
Sherlock’s Daughter – Kids (Alison Wonderland Remix)
Vinyl Life – Energy Flash

Cassette Kids – Lying Around

Holy indie dance rock batman, did you hear about that Sydney band, The Cassette Kids? The quartet, which features singer Katrina Noorbergen, guitarist Dan Schober, bassist Dan Deitz and drummer Jake Read-Harber, came together from four distinct corners of the indie scene with each one of them eager to collaborate on a fresh sound. With [...]

New Remix: Jump Jump Dance Dance – Show Me the Night (Grum Remix)

This remix deserves its own post because it is that good. The track is a remix from Grum of  LA electro-rock duo Jump Jump Dance Dance’s latest single “Show Me the Night” and its just full of electro-pop goodness. Catchy, fun and just makes you want to dance the Friday away– excellent remix. Look out [...]

Music Video: Dan Black – Symphonies

Video to Dan Black’s new single, “Symphonies”. Pretty cool vid directed by Chic and Artistic that goes between real life and animation, not to mention the song is great. Check out the video below as well his remix with Kid Cudi
enjoy!

Dan Black – Symphonies (ft. Kid Cudi)

Album Review: Hot Chip – One Life Stand

What to say about the new Hot Chip album… well, its no The Warning, and i cant say it’s a Made in the Dark, what i can say is that the trend has been going down for Hot Chip, and their latest work, One Life Stand, I feel proves that even further. Don’t get me [...]

Welcome: Hesta Prynn

NYC artist Hesta Prynn is evoking the spirit and sound of those classy yet hardcore dance-rock girls of NYC’s past. Formerly a member of the all-girl hip band group Northern State, she has decided to take here voice in a whole new direction.
With a sound that is equal parts rock and electro she enlisted the [...]

Remix Monday

Here are some remixes that caught my ear over the weekend
enjoY!
Marina & the Diamonds – Mowgli’s Road (Entrepreneurs Space-Hopper Remix)
–My favorite remix of the weekend– has a very unconventional remix sound
Katy Perry – If We Ever Meet Again (Chew Fu Deja Chew Fix)
–Dancefloor Jam, no other words necessary
Femi Kuti – You Better Ask Yourself (NTEIBINT [...]

FridaY Mix

Some tracks to hold you over till Monday.
enjoY!
The Deer Republic – Need To Know (RAC Maury Mix)
–Really dope remix that keeps true to the orignal.
PNAU – With You Forever (Cosmo Black Remix)
– Remix of the first track Empire of the Sun did before they were Empire of the Sun.
The Antlers -Two (Buffetlibre Remix)
– Bright, airy [...]