Nothing beats toe-tapping, head bobbin’ disco grooves in my book and that was exactly came on when I was walking home. These delectable nu-disco grooves come courtesy of Russian label/artist Xuman. The Xuman collective is a conglomeration of a wide variety of artists, who all share the Xuman Records studio as well as a common […]
Music Video: The Hush Now – Wishing You A Happy Christmas
The Hush Now is wishing you a very Happy Christmas! The Hush Now – Wishing You A Happy Christmas
Archangel – Loud and Clear
Archangel is the brainchild of Nick Webber, who spent a year and a half in Wiltshire as he recorded “the soundtrack of his life.” He is a one man band handling the production as well as vocal, guitar, piano, electronic keyboard, synth-bass and percussion duties on the album. His latest single, “Loud and Clear” just […]
Dato – Danse Imod
We talked about Danish duo, Dato, a few weeks ago on Boom Boom Chik and now they have sent us a new track that has just as much fun and excitement as the first one they sent. The track is called “Danse Imod” and is pure, delicious electro-pop. The lyrics are in danish, but according […]
Check Out Now: The Futureless
Canadian electronic band, The Futureless, consisting of Nolan (vocals, keys, programming), Savard (keys, bass), and Tucker (vocals, keys, programming, guitar), has been transforming trance into their own unique style by taking it into the dark side of electronic pop. Their current EP Futura, which was made with award-winning producer/engineer Shawn Lefebvre (Muse, Dragonette, Cancer Bats, […]
Album Review: Fear of Tigers – Cossus Snufsigalonica
I have been a fan of Uk producer Fear of Tigers ever since I heard his remix of Anoraak’s track “Nightdrive With You.” He brought that nu-wave/disco sound to our ears and we were quite impressed. With a few other original productions/remixes floating around, it was inevitable that he was going to put out a […]
New Remix: Juan Maclean – Happy House (Cut Copy Remix)
Just got this dope remix from Cut Copy of the Juan Maclean’s track “Happy House.” Pretty dope with its disco house vibe. check it out! enjoY! Juan Maclean – Happy House (Cut Copy Remix)
Versant
Versant, 4/5ths Swedish and 1/5th American, is led by Carah Faye, former frontwoman of Shiny Toy Guns. She enlisted Daniel Johansson, co-producer of the ‘Sounds’ latest album, Crossing the Rubicon, and Richard Ankers, former drummer of Melody Club to join the band. The group then acquired Johan Grettve on guitars/keyboard and Nicholas Oja on bass […]
Static Brigade – Just Enough
Static Brigade is a 3 piece DC based electro/dance act who are set to release their Untitled LP sometime in early 2010. They sent us their first single from that album called “Just Enough” and it sounds pretty damn sweet. “Just Enough” opens up like you been transported into a fast paced video game that […]
Dato – I Don’t Wanna (featuring Danny Anderson)
Dato is a danish electro-pop-project who are convinced that catchy tunes and nice beats will have their seats in the government soon– They are probably correct. Composed of David Kosteljanetz and Thomas Erichsen their latest track “I Don’t Wanna” screams fun. Maybe it the arppegiated basslines, or the use of synths that bring us back […]
New Remix: Chew Lips – Seven (Labyrinth Jackals Remix)
This remix by Uk producer Labyrinth Jackals has one of the dopest basslines I have heard in a while, mix that with Chew Lips‘ Tigs voice and you got something wonderful. enjoy! Chew Lips – Seven (Labyrinth Jackals Remix)
Jinder – Youth Blood
Got this one from NME’s Daily Download— Jinder (Josephine Jinder) hails from Stokholm and is bringing BBC some funky nu-disco grooves with blood-sucking delicious lyrics. The first single from her upcoming full length LP is “Youth Blood” and instantly grabs your attention after 10 seconds. Its pure electro-pop and I can’t get enough of it. […]
Contest: Win a 7″ copy of The Sounds single “No One Sleeps When I’m Awake”
New contest for you folks. We are giving away (5) 7″ copies of The Sounds latest single “No One Sleeps When I’m Awake. All you have to do send your name and your mailing address to– thesoundsband (@) gmail (dot) com. Its that simple! Check out the single below as well as the rad remix […]
Album Review: @UltraChorus – Ultra-Def
Jeff! and Chris make up the duo known as UltraChorus. Hailing from the cold, cold city of Minneapolis, they just released their first LP, Ultra-Def. Having put their touch on remixes form the likes of Phoenix, Empire of the Sun, Presets, and more, Ultra-Def is 13 new tracks of original material. UltraChorus makes electro-pop music, […]
Music Video: Heads We Dance – Take My Picture
Heads We Dance has released the video to their latest single ‘Take My Picture’ out 12/14/09 on Gash Digital. I have to say, the more I listen to this Leeds, UK band, the more I like, but then again i do tend to like electro-pop in general… enjoY!
Introducing Popskarr
Popskarr is a new Electro-Pop group hailing from Cape Town, South Africa. They consist of Belgium born singer IAmWaves and South African DJ/Producer Lapse. Both of them got tired of making dancefloor hits, so they decided to focus on the softer side of electronic music. While listening to their first single “Tonight,” I cant help […]
CMJ Day 2: Terry Poison, Miz Metro and Dissapointment
What an interesting night I had last night. Music, a Columbian, and 1 really drunk girl with her bf Day 2 of CMJ got off to a rough start for me. First off, I really wanted to See the Fire and Reason play at Drom. website said 10pm, I show up around 10:30 and its […]
Free Download: Força Do Futuro – Bomba
During my usual rounds of looking for amazing beats, I happened on Força Do Futuro‘s new jam, “Bomba”. A side project of The Fire and Reason, Força Do Futuro uses the Brazilian genre baile-funk as its weapon of choice. Their new song, “Bomba” is delightfully dizzying and easily summed up in one word: pumping. Don’t […]
@itsmeleighton Leighton Meesters’s Somebody to Love (ft. Robin Thicke)
This always happens to me. I hear about a new song, find it on the internet, tweet it and then it’s sent to me. Go figure. Well, original tweet deleted. Here I am writing about Leighton Meester’s new single Somebody to Love and it’s pretty awes if I do say so myself. It’s a really […]
La Roux – I’m Not Your Toy
La Roux dropped the video for her new single I’m Not Your Toy which will be officially released on Sept 28th in CD, digital download and limited edition 12″ gold vinyl (pretty sweet!). Releases of the single will feature remixes by Jack Beats & DatA. Check out the video and sample Jack Beats and DatA’s […]