Blog: ::: Off the Radar :::

Bleak and beautiful, this new track "Winterdress" by Red Alder (aka Kelsie Brown ), released earlier this month, is a frigid reflection of her surroundings in her home state of Washington . Sometimes a hauntingly melancholy track like this really hits the spot, and this spacey lo-fi piece really drifts you away to that cold, awe-inspiring, wonderous and lonely wilderness. Check this out and if you like it, you'll definately wanna head over to her bandcamp and pick up some of her previous works as well. [...]

One of my recent faves Theater of Delays is back with another excellent remix . This time it's his first 'official' remix for Superlover's "Sequential Circuits" that you can check out/download on his soundcloud . Like I jokingly wrote on his facebook page the other day I said "stop making so many amazing remixes" . In the last few months my DJ mixes have been filled with remixes from this up and comer and it doesn't [...]

Our good friend and former contributor Danny Ashe moved to Germany a couple of years ago, got married and started a new project called Cygne Noir . He just put the finishing touches on his debut EP Celebrate Love and I'm here to tell you it is mighty fine! Great mix of electronic and traditional instruments, plus his voice is sounding as excellent as ever. Check out a couple tracks from the EP "Broken Walls" as well as "Kiss Me" below [...]

Stu & the Joo are a couple of fellows from Durban, South Africa who are big fans of our little blog here and sent us their latest DJ Mix which is right up our alley. Dancey nu-disco electronic goodness. Great mix that features a bunch of our favorites. Figured since it's hump day a good DJ Mix might help you get through your work week. Press play then get to dancing in your cubicle. Tracklisting's up on their soundcloud .

Got sent this sublime remix for Papa's "I Am the Lion King" by St. Lucia that is top notch. Nice smooth electronic remix that I can hear over and over. It's available as a free download if you like what you hear. As a bonus here's the original version which is more on the indie side and available as a freebie as well on their soundcloud .

Although not the typical kind of stuff we post on OTR (dupstep/hip hop hybrid) this latest video "Like This" by Linkoban sent our way definitely caught my attention. There's star power in this girl that's hard to ignore. I can sense some M.I.A. swagger in there. If you like what you hear you can buy the track on iTunes .

French electro-pop? Don't mind if I do... Check out this sweet 80's inspired electro-pop tune "No Matter What" by Parisian trio Jolie Cherie . Even though I can't understand the lyrics good music is universal, plus I'm pretty sure she's singing about super sexy shit. In addition to the track here's also a video they put together of a bunch of mostly 80's/90's TV clips that I remember watching as a kid and makes me feel old. I guess we've all been Americanized. Enjoy!

Rolls Boyce are a DJ Team from Hamburg who (have a funny name) and have just released their debut maxi single/EP Aero . They sent over the two tracks "Aero" and "TAYB" for review and I'm digging them. "TAYB" has a great organic house feel and "Aero" is a little more on the darker electronic dance side (so of course it's my fave). Good introductions to the duo and makes me curious as to what else they might have in [...]

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 [...]