New Zealand-based DJ/production duo, Eastern Bloc, just released their new single ‘Milk’ which is a blend of low-slung jersey club, sexual rap, & house music — yep you read that right. The project began when longstanding Wellington club DJ Marek (Polish) met up-and-coming DJ/production talent Artur (Beat Mob/Ukranian) bonded over a mutual appreciation of Vodka on the […]
Watch + Listen: The Swiss
The Swiss (who are actually Australian) have an EP coming out April 21, and today they released a Luke Million remix for “In The City.” I first got familiar with The Swiss in 2009 with the release of their self-titled album. I’ve always wished I was around for disco’s peak in the 70s and, though […]
Remix: Alexander von Mehren – Aerosuite (Sean O’ Hagan Remix)
Norwegian singer/instrumentalist, Alexander von Mehren, released a psyched out remix of his tune “Aerosuite,” courtesy of producer Sean O’ Hagan (Stereolab, High Llamas). The track is featured on his debut album, Aéropop which was released earlier this year. Primarily influenced by French, British and Italian library music of the 60s and 70s, he blends that with […]
Single: Paris Carney – Astronaut
Wow, I’m totally enamored with this new track from Los Angeles-based indie electro-pop artist Paris Carney. The track is called “Astronaut” and its everything you want from a song, including a a catchy hook that is hard to forget. enjoY!
Listen: Erased Tapes Records
Last November I had the pleasure of welcoming Nils Frahm into the Newtown Radio studio for my weekly show, MXD SGNLS. Frahm was in NYC promoting his LP, Spaces, and later played a set at Manhattan’s Le Poisson Rouge. At the time I was pretty unfamiliar with Frahm and his label, Erased Tapes. Since then, […]
Watch + Listen: Trust
Joyland, the sophomore LP from Trust, comes out today on Arts & Crafts. The musical output of Toronto resident Robert Alfons lies somewhere between synthpop and gothwave. Regardless of the genre the music falls into, there’s no denying this second album finds Trust in more of the mood to dance. Stream “Capitol” below, and purchase Joyland […]
Andy Blunda Goes Solo With ‘Messages’
Blunda is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and classical pianist Andy Blunda. After years of recording and touring in bands, one being Paloalto, who recorded two albums with producer Rick Rubin, Blunda made the decision to start recording his own material which he had been writing on and off for the past 10 years. This […]
Smooth R&B Courtesy of Amatus
Next up is some fresh new music from NY based synth pop/r&b artist, Amatus. She recently moved from Chi town to NYC to focus in and rededicate herself to her passion. This led to Broken Campus, her debut EP. On the EP you will find an enticing blend of indie pop hooks, crisp electronic hip-hop […]
Float Away with Kbit
Kbit, aka Kosta Andreadis, is an Australian electronic/downtempo/house musician who is here to relax and chill you out a bit. After a few years of producing house music under his namesake ‘Andreadis’, he took on the moniker Kbit for this new album, Un Boombox Symphonique, which reflects a more personal approach to music production. It’s […]
Listen: Gtronic – Afterlight
Belgium DJ/Producer, Gtronic, will be releasing his After Dark EP on March 4th through Freakz Me Out Records. He sent us over a track from the EP called “Afterlight” and talk about a dancefloor tune. Powerful drums and driving/piercing synths will get your weekend starting off nice. Peep the song below and leave your thoughts in […]
Watch + Listen: SHAMS
Friday seems like a good day to play disco music, so I’m busting out some SHAMS, AKA Brooklyn resident Jonathan Coward. I think his brand of electronic disco is best-suited for being outside in the warm weather, probably near a body of water. Right now it’s 21 degrees in NYC… STILL, I absolutely love listening to […]
Welcome: Amateur Dance
Next up we have some fresh new music from Melbourne producer Amateur Dance. He sent us over his latest track, “What I had 2 Do” and it is your perfectly chill house song, would be a great running song, if you are into that sort of a thing. My favorite part is the piano melodies […]
Listen: autoKratz – Midnight Hearts (Remixes)
“Midnight Hearts” is the new track from autoKratz and sees the duo returning to their signature songwriting style; compulsive vocal hooks and contemporary electronics weave together and call upon the lineage of Manchester’s fine electronic history. They sent us over the the original along with a whole bunch of dope remixes from Boys Noize Records wunderkind […]
Listen: Darius
The French know how to make the smoothest electronic music. There’s not much debate needed on this topic, in my opinion. If you’re unsure, check Alan Braxe, Fred Falke, Lifelike, and maybe even that Daft Punk duo. If you’re like me, you probably enjoy some smooth French electronic music to get you hyped for the […]
Listen: Zaheer – Crazy (ft. RKZ)
Uk artist, Zaheer, is an independent musician/producer hailing from the UK. He just released a video for his super-duper, awesomely sounding track “Crazy” which is taken off his EP, Mood Swings. The track features regular collaborator RKZ, and the video is made up of some live performance, rehearsals and behind the scenes footage edited by Zaheer himself. Peep […]
Remix: Broadcast – Subject To The Ladder (Lil Star Dweller Mix)
Is this the return of chillwave? Because I feel like I’m floating on air when I listen to the rework of Broadcast’s “Dubject To the Ladder” from Lil Star Dweller, the remix and experimental side project of Brooklyn’s Loveskills ( Richard Spitzer). Peep the track below and look for his other mixes on his Soundcloud […]
Listen: Sieren
Several weeks ago I was up way too late on a work night desperately trying to find the focus to get some things done online. Generally, music helps motivate me to do better work while I sit and stare at a screen, but this night I was struggling. All of a sudden, I was looking […]
Listen: Decent Lovers – Compromising Young Thing
We talked about experimental pop band Decent Lovers in the past and we are glad to inform you they have a new single out. It’s titled “Compromising Young Thing” and its a pretty fun tune if you ask me. It has a chunky autoharp synth sound blended over vintage Moog synth/bass and fun dance beats. Peep it […]
Single: The Fevers – My Soul Memory
The Fevers are a Manchester 4 piece based out of Manchester. They are keen experimentalists of modern and classic studio production techniques, incorporating modern software combined with idolized analog outboard gear into their musical melting pot. The guys are gearing up to release a new EP on March 10th. They sent use the first single […]
Video: HeartsRevolution – KISS
Next up we have a new video from NYC electro-pop group, HeartsRevolution. The track is called “KISS” and comes from the groups forthcoming LP, Ride or Die. Peep the video below and look for the LP out on April 15th via Kitsune enjoY!