After a ten day break we've emerged from our cocoon to begin posting once again. And really, I couldn't have written this any better if I tried. Happy Monday folks, thanks for sticking around. We here at POP! Stereo HQ really appreciate the support. Anyway, when a band finishes a new album, there’s certainly a temptation to break out the Mad Dog 20/20, order a fleet of stuff-crust pepperoni pizzas and veg out to some classic Twin Peaks re-runs for the next few weeks or even months, that isn’t always the best instinct. [...]
Time Changes is the debut single from the Norwegian electronic/indie trio Musique le Pop . Hailing from the small town of Fredrikstad, the group consists of Christoffer (known for his eclectic pop group Remington Super 60) Jon (from the electronica act Safariari) and Betty (from the music/performance group Elak Bingo). The band came to be when Christoffer heard Betty singing the line ‘Time Changes’ over and over again while she was applying make-up before running off to a party, and within an hour, the two had recorded a rough draft of the song in their home studio. Chris [...]
LeLe are weird. Lets just get that out of the way right off the bat. Sure they write dance floor destroying tunes but if you just listen to what they're on about (see "No.") they're seriously some demented individuals. This of course means they are instantly awesome. If you need an equation to break it down for you here you go: Weird + Danceability = awesome. Anyway, it's been a while since anyone has heard anything from these crazy cats. But as you might have figured out...they’re back. Le [...]
Remember Stereolab? Remember early Stereolab? Remember how they took everything arty and somehow made it sound so ridiculously good you could help but ask the question do we not like POP! Well if you remember all that then you'll absolutely adore Pandercakes . Pandercakes channels their inner Stereolab and then runs that through enough indie pop to make it all sound a bit strange, a bit twee, and quite good. The band was formed by Joel Floyd and Logan Goldstein on a shared appreciation [...]
In 1997, Jeremy Wrenn formed a two-man shoegaze project called Airiel. Fast forward to 2012 and the band is four members strong, has toured nationally and internationally, released two singles, five EP's (including a box set), one full length album and tracks for multiple compilations. Airiel are one of those bands that we swear we know. Hell, they've been around for fifteen years...we're sure we've heard of them and we probably even have a few of their records somewhere in the archives but for the life of us we can't place the [...]
A while back Violens came across our desks here at Pop Stereo HQ and while we liked them and gave them a favorable review, they didn't necessarily blow us away. Well, let's just say what a difference a couple of years makes. Wow. Violens' forthcoming album, True , finds the Brooklyn three-piece further amplifying their innovative songwriting with a palette of exquisitely crafted sound. The band's music eludes classification, expertly blending percussive guitar work and silky harmonies, seeking the silver lining yet to be discovered [...]
We've posted tons of stuff from Buffetlibre over the years. They've done so much it's hard to even keep up with these guys. Indie, synth, house, whatever, if they love it they support it. They've donated their skills, their time, and their tunes to causes, charities, compilations and just about anything else that they think is worthy. But who are they? Buffetlibre is a duo of DJs from Barcelona which, since its formation, have combined their efforts in the most prestigious clubs throughout Europe with a flurry of activity of [...]
Broken Water began when Kanako Pooknyw started hanging out at the house Jon Hanna shared with one of her friends. Hanna was a reclusive sort—the type of guy who had a secret solo career lodged deep inside an old laptop. Pooknyw disarmed the socially anxious Hanna over months of shared cigarettes and stoned banter. Broken Water’s rhythm section—rounded out by the addition of Pooknyw’s good friend, the understated but amply talented bassist Abigail Ingram (also of Congratulations)—is no mere backdrop for Hanna’s loud, impeccably distorted and swirling guitar sound. Every member of Broken Water take [...]
A thrilling modern duo with tour de force dynamics in both sound and vision, Man Without Country unveil their debut album Foe on June 5th via Lost Balloon / Cooperative Music. Man Without Country specialize in an atmospheric, sometimes uneasy sonic palette – their forte, a dark yet uplifting paradox. Glacial guitar ripples are spliced with an eerie synth pulse, yet have the ability to morph into an anthem when you least expect it. The Cardiff duo of Tomas Greenhalf and Ryan James have been setting their [...]
Cub Scouts are an energetic 5-piece hailing from Brisbane, Australia who have been crafting their own charismatic style of indie pop for a couple of years. And as could be expected it's fantastic stuff. Their latest contagious, steel drum-driven single, 'Evie', is an exploration into new sounds and stories. The track is the first single from an upcoming EP recorded with Melbourne producer, John Castle (The Boat People, Washington, The Cat Empire). 'Evie' is something colourful and charming, and is sure to have you singing along before you know it. Between national tours [...]
What would happen if say The Kills used less drugs, spent say $100 on production, and were Australian? The answer to that question is answered by Bonfire Nights to take that scuzzy sleazy electro garage thing that The Kills do so well and polish it up make it slick and make it sound like a juggernaut. Bonfire Nights are dirty and rough and tumble but in all the best ways. This is a group that takes boy girl vocals, distortion, synths, and a pile of dirt mix [...]
'When I See You Again', from Canyons' 2011 debut Keep Your Dreams , is a slice of the most relaxed paradise you could imagine. Tribal drums, slinky synth lines, Balearic beats and a little saxophone - the song should come served with a Pina Colada. The single, with remixes by Nick Zinner (the Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Morgan Geist, DJ Kaos, Sal P with Sean Bee, and Duke Dumont will be available in the US on March 20th. This of course gives us a good excuse to post something from Canyons and [...]
In anticipation of their first US tour, which launches this Sunday in New York, Acéphale announces a remix package for Korallreven's latest single - the Julianna Barwick featuring, "Sa Sa Samoa." A song that may or may not be about their favorite Girl Scout Cookies: Samoa's. Released for free over the coming weeks, the set includes an extended version of the track by Korallreven themselves, along with reinterpretations from forward-thinking newcomers Arca, UNKNOWN, and Recycle Culture. To kick things off, here's a remix from Minneapolis' Elite Gymnastics that [...]
Swedish duo The Sweet Serenades released their debut album Balcony Cigarettes in 2009. After the release, they toured Europe, found themselves featured on Grey’s Anatomy and received critical acclaim from around the globe. Despite living the rock and roll dream for a brief period of time, the last year hasn't been exactly the best for this almost brotherly duo. The band nearly ran out of money and ended up spending time in various basements and even their moldy band trailer in an effort to [...]
During endless rehearsals for a Flamenco theatre-dance piece under the hot sun of southern Spain, DJ Dustbowl and musician and singer Dejot come up with the concept for Filewile , – following a strict DIY strategy. Music, production, distribution, concerts, merchandise – all done by themselves… enjoy all the freedom, take all the responsibility. Disappointment from previous project and the current state of the music business leave none but this way forward. From 2003 - 2011, Filewile has been on a wild ride including releasing an album, tours around the world, playing in obscure places, teaming up [...]
What would happen if you took the “Queen of House” and teamed her up with the “Queen of Beatz”? Well if you were to lock them in a studio, give them something to eat and drink and wait a few weeks out would come Durstlöscher . And out they would come, this German duo is set to take over clubs and dance floors worldwide with its incredible and inimitable sound they call “Neuer Deutscher Elektro”. Durtlöscher consists of Juice magazines “rap” No. 1 producer from 2004-07 and 2009 Melbeatz and Alexandra Prince, [...]
Villa Klang is a mysterious project that is headed by a producer/songwriter in Toronto who works under the Villa Klang name with a revolving collective of underground producers, artists and filmmakers. The project's aim is to experiment with different genres of electronic music and publish what happens as a result of those experiments. They are a relatively new collective and in fact, are so new, there's very little information about them. What we do know isn't much: Thus far two singles have been released and both were produced in collaboration with Luminary Youth [...]
For the second release on Body Work, the label looked to the shady duo of Waze & Odyssey . Appearing out of nowhere at the very end of last year via a series of clips on Soundcloud, Waze & Odyssey caught the imagination of a lot of people. Their debut release came out in January on PetFood and along with this release on Body Work they also have several other EPs lined up on Wolf Music, Southern Fried and more. The C'Mon EP , is three tracks of quality house music that recall the [...]
Vato Gonzalez is back, creating an underground buzz with Digital Lies on Fatboy Slim's Southern Fried Records before he drops his official follow up to Badman Riddim . "Youtube, Twitter and Facebook; do we all live digital lives - or digital lies?" Inspired by the enormous amount of self-fabricated hype around mediocre events and copy/paste music - Vato Gonzalez & Aldair Silva keep it real deep with this dark and techy tune, showcasing the versatility of the Dirty House bastard as a producer. Download: Digital Lies (Birdee Remix) [...]
In advance of their debut full length album, Isle of Dogs (April 9, 2012), east London indie poppers Tigercats have released the first single from the album, Full Moon Reggae Party . "Full Moon Reggae Party" was written in one day after an enforced absence from the studio, and recorded just a couple of days later. It's about going on the run ("I heard you stole a van, we've got some fake Gaugin's, let's go and get the cash, dance to Two Sevens Clash") but it's also the most direct love song they've ever done. A lot [...]
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