As per usual, Drake drops a new song in the middle of the night. Here is his new Queen B ode/slow jam “Girls Love Beyonce”. We even get to enjoy a rehashing of Destiny’s Child smash “Say My Name” throughout this. Download below.
After years of waiting, Aussie synth superstars Empire of the Sun have finally returned. I’m glad to report that their new single “Alive” is the best thing this band has ever put out, and is possibly one of the greatest things ever. A chant-filled euphoric experience that will make hoards of people lose their mind as they hear this at festivals across the globe. Absolute joyous, infectious gold that will lead us towards a better tomorrow. Their sophomore record Ice On the Dune is due out [...]
The husband/wife duo of The Manticores have shared their second single “Mouth Feeder”. The track is a crunchy dreampop excursion on to the beach, where the floating vocals of Sarah & Jesse will lift you away. Love how perfectly structured the guitars sound on this. The band describe “the sound is somewhere between Radiohead and St. Vincent”, and I whole-heartedly agree with that. Download below.
Indie Babe of the Week Londoner Lucy Taylor aka Pawws is poised to become the new queen of synth-pop if she keeps putting out gems such as her recent first full track “Slow Love”. Piercing vocals blast through the speakers as this disco-flared dance tune starts pulsating through our skin. One listen in, and it’s easy to see how huge this can be in clubs worldwide. The star power of this girl is undeniable, and the crossover appeal is equally impressive. Listen to a [...]
Leeds indie-pop act Just Handshakes are set to release their debut album Say it, May 20th via Bleeding Gold Records. Today, we have a stream of a new track from it called “Bright Lights”. The track feels like a rebirth after some great disaster has occurred as the world tries to get back on it’s feet. It’s an easygoing sway full of gorgeously mellow melodies and swooning synths that promises us things are actually better on the other side. You’ll feel a little warmer in the inside after a listen.
Out of nowhere, Frank Ocean has released the video for Channel Orange standout “Lost”. The nostalgic looking clip follows Ocean on tour showing off the unheard of success he had starting from last year. As the man remains such an enigma, it’s nice to have a peek inside of his life for a few minutes.
Before the release of their Patterns EP next week, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. release it’s joyous second single “Hiding”. Not sure it was possible to get any more rousing than “If You Didn’t See Me (Then You Weren’t On the Dancefloor)” but the Detroit duo have miraculously found a way. This shout out loud chorus is one for the ages. Patterns will be out next via through Warner Bros.
Denver’s Ancient Mariner aka Gabriel Jorgensen has created an enchanting and organic environment through his recent single “Acedia”. Produced by the same man behind Night Beds, the peaceful, electronic soundscape should accompany you through your next meeting with Mother Earth. The EP In Solitude will be out later this month.
So I’ve heard around 14,563 songs so far in 2013, and I can safely say that out of all of them, nothing has blown me away more than Lexy & the Kill ’s official debut single “We Can Dance Alone”. After you regain consciousness followi ng one listen, be ready to take an hour out of your day to put this on repeat. While I’ve already shared my unabashed love for this group, my infatuation is taken to new, unreachable heights with this. Gigantic, pounding drums lay the groundwork for this explosive runaway romance as it prepares us [...]
Arguably, North London’s Wolf Alice are the most talked about act currently in England and for many good reasons. Following up their hitmaker “Fluffy”, is this brand new single “Bros”. This is without question, their best song to date, and I believe this is the track that will made take them international superstars. Their tender, yet overly infectious blend of grunge-pop is on full display here, making us fall harder in love with Ellie Rowsell and her warming vocals every second. This band is the one, guys. Pre-order [...]
Even though this track was released several months ago, we must never let the face of instant buzz get in the way of finding a brilliant song, no matter how old it is. Pigeons and Planes got us hooked on British singer/producer Bipolar Sunshine . This utterly unique blend of reggae, indie-pop, and hip-hop yield a powerful message that feels as if it’s reaching millions of people. It’s something that needs to be heard to understand the whole picture and how much of a big deal this can be.
Indie Babe of the Week London singer-songwriter Misty Miller is gearing up to release her second EP Next To You on May 19th, and today we have a stream of one of it’s track, the rollicking “Anything For You”. Sending off lots of Ida Maria vibes, this infectious bit of garage-rock is just too good for one listen. It’s delightful, frantic energy will win you over within seconds. We see this one hitting the film trailer circuit hard in the coming months. [...]
The two biggest up and comers and their respective genres at the moment, Miguel X Kendrick Lamar get together for the “How Many Drinks?” remix. This is as good as you would expect from the recent Vibe cover stars.
Any day I get to hear the luscious vocals of my forever crush Zooey Deschanel, I’m a happy camper. So it brings great pleasure to share the latest She & Him track “I Could’ve Been Your Girl”. Even though, it’s about missed opportunities and heartbreak, I can’t help but smile throughout to the mid-tempo swoon. The new record Volume 3 will be out May 7th on Merge.
Producer Boy In A Kung Fu Movie (awesome name) has sent over his debut track “Change You”. Light as the clouds, and inspiring to the highest degree, this is your musical meditation for the day. This emotive journey can only be capped off by a quote from Bruce Lee that the producer handpicked himself. “Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Be water, my friend”.
Rochester NY group Joywave have just debuted their sprightly new tune “Tongues”. This shimmering slice of electronic-pop is pure brilliance and ready for any dance floor across the universe. The silky smooth vocals of Daniel Armbruster play so perfectly next to the glitched up synths that fill up the air within seconds. The band’s new mixtape 88888 drops next week.
Finland’s greatest hope to take over the world, Satellite Stories have dropped their uptempo new single “Scandinavian Girls”. I hate always bringing up the Two Door comparisons with these guys, but I just mean in as a compliment to show how big this band can get. Pure infectious indie-pop that has the potential to make a whole demographic of ladies get very upset. The single will be out June 17th in the UK on Tri-Tone / PIAS. Stay tuned for an album afterwards.
Swim Deep have released this wonderful clip for new single “She Changes the Weather”. No longer are these boys throwing around paint or horsing around in malls, as the B-Town group have matured up and tell of a gorgeous love story. Directed by Georgia Hudson, this superbly shot video is only appropriate for the band’s best song to date. The debut record Where the Heaven Are We will see the light July 29th.
Manchester’s Mount Fabric are set to launch their newest single “Heuristic Fits”. The driving, rhythmic sound is punctuated by a hypnotizing riff that sinks itself into your mind. As the track is about how the human brain is unable to fully comprehend the meaning of life, the off-kilter experimental rock gives us a passageway into the more darker, unknown mysteries of the universe. The single will be out next week on Crystalline Records.
Never thought I would ever see the day when Manchester Orchestra and Grouplove would collaborate on a track together. But then I remembered of a little thing called Record Store Day where the most unlikely of splits and teaming ups happen and it all made sense. The track “Make It To Me” is an electronic genre-blending extravaganza that really compliments the strengths of both bands at play. The expert pop sensibilities of Grouplove coupled with the dark, introspective lyrics from Manchester really give this a unique spin. [...]
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