Blog: ::: Off the Radar :::

It's pretty crappy weather in Miami today (lots o rain), but as we like to do Fridays wanted to leave you with a cool DJ mix to get you psyched for some weekend dancing. Hopefully it's not raining where you're at and it stops here at some point. This week we have an excellent nu-disco DJ mix sent our way by Canadian act Bruxxelles who also happen to be big fans of Off the Radar . Really great DJ mix featuring a lot of our faves Oliver, Edwin [...]

Haven't heard much from eccentric and always excellent Yeasayer lately, but like two years ago they consistently topped my charts. Needless to say, when I stumbled upon this new remix they did of London band Fanfarlo's latest single "Shiny Things" I was pretty damn excited! In true Yeasayer fashion, it is a bizarre and entertaining take on the track. Check it out! Fanfarlo - Shiny Things (Yeasayer Remix)

Kitsune always put out so much great music. They have a new compilation ' Parisien II ' showcasing emerging artists from this amazing city and beyond coming out February the 13th. The first track from it is "So Long My Love" by Tomorrow's World . A new side project from Air's Jean-Benoit Dunckel and Lou Hayter the keyboard player from New Young Pony Club . Love both those bands so it's no surprise this new track is pretty fantastic. Check out the soundcloud below and [...]

Helsinki , I imagine that must be a beautiful place. Artist Fotoshop from there contacted us and sent their latest track "Worries" and we are liking what we're hearing. Nice chillwave tune that you can check out below. Press play and let your mind fly away.

Is freestyle making a comeback? Possibly. Topless latest single "Say You Love Me" has all the classic signs of a freestyle track; great production work, synths and samplers. It's a fine example of the genre. The video's pretty funny/memorable as well. Check those out below and if you like what you hear it's free for the taking.

I pretty much hate Lana Del Rey except for a good remix here and there I feel she is another fabricated star, but this cover I got from Philadelphia artist Resistor is so sweet and sounds so different it's almost like a totally different song. Real pretty electro-pop re-interpretation that he's offering as a free download . Who can say no to that? Give it a listen and see if you can resist.

San Diego California based Inspired & The Sleep has a new single out in collaboration with London based Hi54LoFi records. Basically it's a compilation of love songs meant to be an audible Valentine's day card. "I Love You and Stuff" is available exclusively over Bandcamp and comes with a postcard that features a free download for your loved one. Check out the full compilation here . Check out Inspired & The Sleeps new single " What [...]

One of my favorite bands to see locally, Madam Trashy , has a new creeptastic video out. Such a fan of their live performances. These guys play loud and really take me back to a time where good guitar playing reigned supreme and not everything was so lo-fi or computerized. Been finding myself more into Rock 'n Roll and even Country lately as my obsession with collecting old vinyl gets worse. Check out the video for "Book Of Dead" Below. If you live in the New York area they are invading Spike Hill in Brooklyn [...]

Got sent this great new Maxi Single/EP All in Vain by Michael Senna & Peter Zohdy who are from Coppenhagen, Denmark . Fun dancey track with an 80's new wave vibe to it that is totally my cup of tea. They also have a bit more housey remix by Blond:ish, plus a digital only track "Dirty Talk" . Good stuff, check them out below. If you like what you hear you can buy them on beatport [...]

Zonen are an experimental instrumental electronic band from Sweden who make music on their phones and computers inspired by things like John Carpenter, Goblin and Sci-Fi movies. Things near and dear to my heart as well. They sent along their soundcloud which has tons of great tracks from them, many as free downloads . I can imagine their music being featured in sci-fi or horror movies like Dario Argento's even now as I'm listening to "Spillror Av Hopp" . Check [...]

Got sent this great remix by Melbourne, Australia artist Salad for Jubilants latest track "Antics" which will be featured on the upcoming Kitsune compilation. He did a great job! Real dancey disco-e rendition that should work well on the dance floor. Best part is it's a free download . Check it out below, then get to downloading.

Fridays at The Vagabond which is a party I am a resident DJ at is getting ready to start a monthly series with WVUM called First Fridays were they bring in a different DJ from the station every month as well as a kick ass local band. Tonight is the first one with DJ Jonas and Krisp who are one of my favorite up and coming bands from the MIA, so should be a great one! If you show [...]

Betablock3r are an electro-pop trio from Los Angeles who recently contacted us. Their music is a mixture of bands like Miami Horror, Bag Raiders and Sound of Arrows . In other words, great stuff! Real dancey electro pop, perfect for the dance floor. Check out a couple of their tracks "Long Nights" and "Hot Damn" below. You can check out a couple more on their soundcloud .

Speaking of cities we love Walter Sobcek recently completed a real pretty video for their equally pretty track "Miami" featuring a stunning model going up and down the streets of South Beach . I love seeing videos like this, being from Miami sometimes we take for granted how beautiful it is here and how lucky we are to live right next to the ocean. Almost makes me wanna go to the beach now, almost haha. Enjoy!

Goldroom has a new single dedicated to the city they love Los Angeles called "Angeles" . Another smooth funky winner. Love the real bass and guitar action. Check it...

Got sent this great indie pop track "Modern Day Love Song" by Cleveland solo artist Proof I Exist off his debut album 'Suburban Sci-Fi' . Super cheery track with a surf rock feel that totally got me in a good mood. Maybe it'll do the same for you? Check out the track below if ya like what you hear the whole album is available as a free download via his bandcamp . Sounds like a deal to me. [...]

When we heard about the celestial lineup that The Electric Pickle had in store for Miami the last weekend of January we knew right away that we'd be ending every night of the weekend there, or beginning every morning. What we did not realize was that we were in for a early and heavy dose of Winter Music Conference . One thing that was definitely confirmed Monday afternoon by just about everyone we interacted with, was that we looked like we had a lost weekend! [...]

Just out with a new 5 track EP called 'As We Plz' , is one of Sweden's best experimental art electro-pop bands, Lissi Dancefloor Disaster posted last February here . The As We Plz EP is their latest addition to their past singles " Glowing Hearts " and "Moshpit Lovers" as well as their arsenal of great remixes. My favorite track and new video which just came out is, "I Will Not" . The Swedish duo is [...]

A solo project that slipped my radar earlier last year is Grizzly Bear's producer and bass player Chris Taylor's CANT , which is Chris's first venture on his own. The Seattle native comprised a solid 10 tracks for the Dreams Come True LP , and I can honestly say, not only am I impressed that he recorded the entire album in just over a week's time, but I am glad he went that route rather than an EP first. Straying between a lot of [...]

Whispertown is the brainchild of LA artist Morgan Nagler (songwriter, lead vocals, guitar) along with a rotating cast of performers. They sent along her latest single "Open the Other Eye" from her forthcoming EP 'Parallel' scheduled for release March 20th and I'm loving it! Dark indie pop goodness. I love my job, receiving music this amazing day in and day out. Check out the track streaming on soundcloud below and if you like what you hear you can get it as a free download in [...]