Clik here to view.
Popforward: Adam Green & Binki Shapiro
I love me some ’60s-loving duo side projects. I can name a handful off the top of my head: The Last Shadow Puppets, Cat’s Eyes, Scarlett Johansson & Pete Yorn, Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
LISTEN: Disclosure – White Noise feat. AlunaGeorge
A Disclosure and AlunaGeorge collaboration?? That bang you just heard is the buzz-blogging collective imploding. Fresh off its radio premiere, here’s the synth-frenzy “White Noise”. No word yet on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stars Offer Free EP “Far From Home”, Cover The Smiths’“Asleep”
My favorite Canadian indie-pop band Stars were responsible for one of the most infectiou songs of 2012, with the equally amazing title “Hold On When You Get Love And Let Go When You Give It”. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ON ROTATION: Foxygen – San Francisco
I don’t know much indie-rock duo Foxygen, but I’m glad I didn’t let their questionable band name put me off. “San Francisco”, from their awesomely-titled album “We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NEW VIDEO: Shugo Tokumaru – Katachi
It’s been a while since I last heard of Japanese folkster/multi-instrumentalist Shugo Tokumaru, but he has returned with a gorgeous stop-motion video for his lovely new single “Katachi”. Clearly a lot...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Popforward: Betty Who
Proper POP Alert! Aussie newcomer Betty Who is the latest potential pop gal on our radar. Her single “Somebody Loves You” has been on mad repeat, and we only just discovered it yesterday! Inspired by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Frankmusik Returns With Free EP “Far From Over”
It took him a while, but Vincent Frank is finally back to making music under his original moniker Frankmusik. And the hyper J-Pop sounds of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Perfume are what inspired him to make...
View ArticleClik here to view.
REMIXED: Bat For Lashes – Laura (Bachelors Of Science Remix)
Bat For Lashes’ Laura was a deeply gorgeous, haunting chamber-pop ballad, the kind that doesn’t need any enhancing. Nevertheless, San-Francisco-based electronic outfit Bachelors Of Science tried to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
REMIXED: Delphic Pay Tribute To Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab”
Brit band Delphic paid tribute to the late Amy Winehouse by uploading their 2013 update of “Rehab” on Soundcloud a few days ago. It’s a blog-happy trap beat exercise that takes some fun turns during...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ON ROTATION: Empress Of – Hat Trick
Empress Of is the moniker of Lorely Rodriguez, Brooklyn-based songstress signed to Terrible Records, label home of Solange and Chairlift. Considering the label’s pedigree, it should come as no...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ON ROTATION: Empire Of The Sun – Alive
Leave it to Empire of the Sun to build up a proper comeback. After an ridiculously epic next-level-Indiana-Jones-shit trailer, the Aussie duo has finally premiered their new single “Alive”....
View ArticleClik here to view.
CONTEST: Win One Astralwerks 20/20 RSD Limited Edition Vinyl Box Set
As you know, Record Store Day is on 4/20 this weekend. and it’s a great date to support local record stores, buy exclusive new releases and just have fun appreciating music. One of the most coveted...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ON ROTATION: Laura Marling – Master Hunter
Laura Marling is the Rihanna of folk. On to her fourth album in 5 years, the prolific Brit folk darling just unleashed her new single “Master Hunter” last week, and it’s a change of wind for her. It’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DJ Koze Covers Kings of Convenience’s “Homesick”
DJ Koze is a name I’m familiar with, having listened to his countless remixes and productions during my IDM phase a few years back. Apparently, the German DJ/producer just released his first solo...
View ArticleClik here to view.
LISTEN: Lana Del Rey – Young & Beautiful (The Great Gatsby Soundtrack)
It oughta happen. Lana Del Rey & Baz Luhrmann is such a match made in heaven that it comes as no surprise she’s doing the main theme song for his big-budget, potentially hot-mess adaptation of The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jessie Ware Covers Martika’s Prince-Written “Love Thy Will Be Done”
Jessie Ware‘s stunning debut album “Devotion” was finally released in the States earlier this month on Cherrytree Records, and today, the British pop star just casually chucked a new song on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ON ROTATION: Oscar – Never Told You
I love it when a song/artist came out of nowhere and elicited a strong response in me. The mysterious London-based Oscar Scheller only has 3 songs on his Soundcloud, but “Never Told You” is the one to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
LISTEN: Lissie – Shameless
Lissie is back, and she means business. After having her great Fleetwood Mac cover featured on a Twinings advert and guest starring on Robbie Williams’ last album, she is readying the release of her...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ON ROTATION: The Boy Least Likely To – It Could’ve Been Me
Way back in 2005, British duo The Boy Least Likely To released “Be Gentle With Me”, a perfect indie pop song with an adorable video featuring animal puppets playing instruments and a pre-Office...
View ArticleClik here to view.
LISTEN: Charli XCX Collaborates with Benga on “Smile”
Sneaky Charlotte Aitchison! Apparently a brand new Charli XCX track has been officially out since May, but no one noticed because she is uncredited! “Smile” is her collaboration with British dubstep...
View Article
