If the current trend in indie rock is any indication of where the future of this genre will be, then San Francisco trio, Geographer, are on their way to the top. Composed of founding member Michael Deni, he soon enlisted the talent of Nathan Blaz (of St. Vincent), and drummer Brian Ostreicher. What has come […]
Afrobeta Set To Release ‘Do You Party?’ EP
Afrobeta is a Miami-based duo that blends heavy bass and lush, groovy pop. Comprised of lead singer Cuci Amador (Amador helped co-write and supply vocals on a track featured on Calle 13 album Los De Atras Vienen Conmigo) and producer/keytar player Smurphio, the two have built a name for themselves in their hometown that has […]
Electric Zoo Lineup Announced
The lineup for NYC’s electronic music festival Electric Zoo has been announced. Be sure to cop your set of tickets, they are on sale TODAY. Hope to see you guys there! Here’s the lineup: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th Main Stage Main Stage The Chemical Brothers Armin van Buuren Benny Benassi Moby* (DJ Set) […]
Music Video: Laidback Luke – Till Tonight
I’m a big Laidback Luke fan; when I first heard “Till Tonight” I was totally enamored by the punchy tune and the larger-than-life vocals provided by R&B singer Jonathan Mendelsohn. The video for “Till Tonight” won’t be released until August, but BoomBoomChik gives you guys the first look. Chekedau. Peace, Follow Radio Morillo Surkin – […]
Listen: David Borkmann
Hello Y’all, I hope everyone had a great 4th of July Weekend ( or reg weekend if you don’t celebrate that), full of sun, brews and good friends. We start of this new month with a track from David Borkmann, an electronic producer hailing from the west coast of Sweden. While listening to his music […]
Throwback: Luz Divina – You Shine on Me
It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since Luz Divina released her debut, The Other Side. She was a regular on the New York City dance scene; a successful production deal with DJ Jonathan Peters who produced her hit track “In Your Eyes” lead to wide exposure on radio stations such as KTU and […]
Bat for Lashes – Daniel
English-Pakistani Bat for Lashes is my newest find. A friend emailed me asking to do a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire” and he sent the remake version Bat for Lashes had on her 2007 album, Fur and Gold, which was simply stunning. Bat for Lashes is the stage name for 31-year-old Natasha Khan, […]
Hermanos Inglesos – Wanderland (ft. MeMe)
Belgium Brothers Cedric and Didier Engles, a.k.a Hermanos Inglesos discovered their love for music at a young age. Last year, the duo won the Diesel U music award for best new comer and decided to take their productions work not only to the blog-o-sphere, but also the rest of Europe. This brings us today and […]
New Chromeo Single, “Don’t Turn the Lights On”
After the success of “Night by NIight,” the 1st single from Chromeo‘s forthcoming album, Business Casual, the duo have released their 2nd single titled “Don’t Turn the Lights On.” This track is much tamer than the first and has a really cool R&B vibe to it with hints of disco and soul, oh and the […]
FREE Download: Viernes – Sinister Love
Any band named after our favorite day of the week, Friday, must be worth listening to. Florida experimental/ambient/etc outfit Viernes played in NYC last week in support of their debut album, Sinister Devices, which is out on iTunes. Their song “Sinister Love” is totally trippy – are you listening to two voices, or three? And […]
Black Diamond Bay Release New Single, ‘Philharmonic Bubble’
Black Diamond Bay (Not to be confused with the the group from Montreal) are based in Leeds, UK. There are six members who play electro-folk. They met in a dirty road-side diner on the outskirts of a town somewhere near Vegas. The story on how they met is quite interesting and can be checked out […]
The Sneekers – Green City Lights
The Sneekers are an electronic music duo consisting of Karolis Labanauskas and Evaldas Mikalauskas who are bringing some funky electro beats with them from their home country of Lithuania. With bass samples reminiscent of Justice and catchy as fuck hooks, their latest single, “Green City Lights,” is the perfect song to start your Friday. The […]
Music You Need to Hear: Fabian
You guys definitely need to check out Fabian who is part of the Binary Collective out In LA. He is currently producing LexiconDon‘s album which is set for release in late August. The great thing that I like about Binary is that all their artists have this over arching sound, but yet are unique in […]
Mock & Toof Release 2nd Single, Suppress Your Feelings
Mock & Toof‘s latest track, “Suppress Your Feelings,” is the second single off the debut full-length, Tuning Echoes. I’ll stick with my first opinion of Mock & Toof when I peeped their 1st single, “Farewell to Wendo“, a little while back, they is a new version of Beck with a dance vibe. Check it out […]
Music Your Need to Hear: Upstation
Upstation is a Moscow based band that plays some kind of indie pop with a touch of nu wave, disco and a kiss of the 80’s. Highly pleasing to the ears and will make you dance, even if you are stuck in an office on Monday. Check them out. enjoY! Upstation – Get It On
Music You Need To Hear: Modual
Stockholm duo, Modual, call their music Popstep, it a combination of DnB and dubstep layered with power chords and pop vocals, that gives a new definition to club music. I had a chance to listen to it while on my way to Florida this past weekend and I loved the fresh, original sound these guys […]
VeemanJanssen – Freeze On
VeemanJanssen is the producer duo behind Le Le. Their mutual love for quirky disco, italo and house can be heard in their track, “Freeze On,” which is filled with glistening synths, a disco themed baseline and sultry vocals. Combine that all together and you have a tune that will surely make your repeat list. “Freeze […]
Coco Electrik – Fire & Ice
Coco Electrik is an electro-pop band and musical alias of Australian singer, musician and songwriter Anne Booty and producer Paul Harrison. The duo are set to release a new single called “Fire & Ice” on June 28th with remixes from Royal, Kreeps, Ulysses82. “Fire & Ice” comes form the groups second album, White Ink, due […]
Music You Need To Hear: Fuji Kureta
Istanbul Electronica/Down-tempo duo, Fuji Kureta, hit us with their electronica track titled “Bonjour”. I could not find much info about this band, but I was able to find this: Forming date: August 2008 Members: Deniz Öztürk & Sahin Kureta Forming place: Asude Üsküdar Forming motivation: High Forming reason: Music’s ruling the solar system “Bonjour” is […]
Arandel – #1
So, I have to say that french label InFine is my one of my new favorite labels. Besides releasing music from Clara Moto and Spitzer, they have this new artist, Arandel, which I’m really digging. This producer, who wishes to stay anonymous so that he can explore every given possibility, is gearing up to release […]