Like much of the rest of the world, I saw the movie Drive , and yes, I loved the music. While the movie had its flaws, the cinematography was unquestionably beautiful and director Nicolas Winding Refn's choice of a synth and electro-pop driven soundtrack provided the perfect glossy sheen for the film's 80s-drenched palette. What was most surprising personally for me was the inclusion of two different Johnny Jewel projects—Desire and Chromatics. I've been a huge fan of Jewel for some time, and his Portland-based label Italians Do It Better has long been cranking out classic dance records, so [...]
This has been the most action packed week. I need to be careful and check that its not my mania setting in again. However, I have managed to decide that I am going to Berlin with my good american friend, Justin, to check out the scene and especially Berlin Fest, 2011 . And then maybe do a stopover in Sweden. I have also decided that I am going to help him run this new clothing distribution agency. That is going to be fucking mint. And then,inspired by the 2 french films I saw at the Hyde Park picture house, [...]
"Crazy Eyes" from Anoraak is easily one of my favorites from his album, Wherever the Sun Sets, which I feel like has been overlooked. Fans of dance / disco should go and give this whole album a listen. It's actually quite good. Download: Anoraak "Crazy Eyes"
You all probably know by now that we're big supporters of French label Valerie Collective . Today we bring you their latest release: College 's sophomore LP titled "Northern Council". College is David Grellier who's on the roster with Anoraak, The Outrunners, Minitel Rose, Stephen Falken, and others. I can't decide how to react to this album yet. On one hand I'm happy it sounds like a typical College release but on the other hand it's way too similar to but not as good as "Secret Diary" You decide: [...]
Check it. We have the new single from Valerie Collective staple, Anoraak , called "Crazy Eyes." If you remember "Nightdrive With You," then you will be glad to know that there is more of those beautiful nu-disco sounds on "Crazy Eyes." The Crazy Eyes EP is supported with remixes from fellow Frenchie, Russ Chimes as well as Julien Meyer and Pacific! Check Out the delicious disco edit of the track below. Make sure to look out for Anoraak's full-length debut later this year. enjoY! Anoraak - Crazy Eyes (Disco Edit)
She never came back. Think of college and the memories that go with it. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Skipping lessons? Sleeping in after arriving home at 4am following a raucous spontaneous night out? Racing hormones upon brushing past that special someone in the corridor? Avoiding a teacher that you're pretty convinced has an inappropriate crush on you? All of the above may very well be valid, but Valerie Collective founder College has definitely usurped them for me. This isn't just [...]
college - "secret diary" (download) Another great one from French producer College . College is part of France's Valerie Collective , a group of musicians who continue to impress with their take on dark, 802s synth songs. This particular record, also titled Secret Diary was released back in 2008 on Futur Records . myspace buy
The Outrunners are an interesting outfit from Nantes, France. Pierre de la Touche & Stephen Falken are a dynamic duo who are instrumental to the rise of Nu-Disco. Together as The Outrunners, they make the most of their synthetic arsenal to create smooth melodies which open a whole new realm of electronic music, aside from your heavy bangers. They've been working hard with the Valerié collective and have recently released a four track EP entitled "Running for Love and Money", on Flexx records. Without a doubt, the sound [...]
The first-ever time that Johan Agebjorn and his partner/lyrical muse Sally Shapiro ever appear alongside another artist (where the collaboration isn't an edit or remix of an already-completed song), "Don't Be Afraid" appears on Anoraak's new disc, Wherever The Sun Sets, which is out now. This, an alternative version of that song which doesn't appear [...]
French electro trio Minitel Rose is back two years after their critically acclaimed first album, The French Machine (Futur, 2008). This time around members Raphael, Romain and Quentin have teamed up with K7! Records for their sophomore release Atlantique . Minitel Rose's sound falls somewhere between a dreamy mix of rock and dance (the band loves rock drums and dance synths) and the trio tried to accomplish that on Atlantique , composed largely in a rented house overlooking the ocean in Quentin's hometown of Pornic, France. This is [...]
Valerie collective member and all-around shades-wearing dude Anoraak is releasing his long-awaited disc this fall. Titled Wherever The Sun Sets, the album will feature guests like Sally Shapiro and Siobhan Wilson across its eleven tracks. You've already heard the first single, the synth-laden and steadied "Above Your Head" (not to mention its freaky, 360 degree [...]
Australian duo, Futurcop! , make some beautiful synth-pop. Futurecop! came to be when Manzur Iqbal Ahmed and Peter Carrol met at College and found out they shared a passion for their childhood movies and cartoons. This passion manifested into electronic melodies, power synth chords and sounds inspired by their childhood memories-everything from Michael J Fox to My Little Pony In 2009 they signed with LA based label Iheartcomix for USA & Canada and Fatboy Slim's Label Southern Fried Records for the rest of the world for their debut EP The Unicorn & the Lost City of [...]
OHMYGOD! Binary , VALERIE and all you dreamwave lovers LISTEN UP! We've got a new entrant in the form of swedish house producer David Borkmann ! Brought to you by the awesome folks at Urban Torque , David's sexy vocals in the Mercury and the lazy euphoria of Superior has all the hallmarks of Anoraak but with a persistent deep house flavor, brought about from his earlier days of hearing it from his older brother's room. [David Borkmann - Superior (Club Edit)] [David [...]
Listen Purchase on Amazon | Listen (Myspace) College is David Grellier , the man responsible for this track and also the Valerie Collective . Valerie is a blog consisting of several artists mostly from Nantes, France ( Russ Chimes hails from London though) but it's also—and I know this sounds really really cheesy—a bit of a vision. All of the artists involved have a certain feel to them musically and the art direction by The Zonders ties it all in together. Just imagine if [...]
anoraak - "talking in your sleep" (download) French producers are pretty much taking over the electronic music scene. There is an incredible amount of great music coming out of France these days. Anoraak is from Nantes and part of the Valerie Collective . Check out his impressive cover of The Romantics classic "Talking In Your Sleep."
After a quick last-minute venue change, the kids from Famous Friends and Finger On The Pulse joined forces last Saturday night to bring the London, UK member of the Valerie Collective, Russ Chimes, to NYC alongside a very rad live...
Stephen Falken is a French DJ/Producer and a member of The Outrunners . With an undeniable Italo Disco background, his style is rooted in 80's synth music and perfect for movie soundtracks. You may remember his pseudonym from the 1983 drama-thriller War Games as the creator of the supercomputer "Joshua", Dr. Stephen Falken. The Outrunners are also part of the Valerie Collective who I've been following for quite some time now. The collective [...]
Stephen Falken is a French DJ/Producer and a member of The Outrunners . With an undeniable Italo Disco background, his style is rooted in 80's synth music and perfect for movie soundtracks. You may remember his pseudonym from the 1983 drama-thriller War Games as the creator of the supercomputer "Joshua", Dr. Stephen Falken. The Outrunners are also part of the Valerie Collective who I've been following for quite some time now. The collective is composed of College [...]
Valerie Collective shining synth-star, Stephen Falken, in conjunction with Flexx Records presents to us his newest masterpiece "Vision". This 4-track journey is classic Falken, dominated by mysterious pitch black synths. It is self proclaimed "The Mid 80's Movie Score You Never Heard." That is.. until now. And if you love the album like I know you will, visit Flexx Records and grab the real deal . The artwork itself is worth the price of admission. Stephen Falken - Visions 1. The Deal 2. Visions 3. [...]
Aside from taking his pseudonym from the enigmatic nuclear-holocaust computer game programmer from seminal 80's techno-thriller Wargames, Falken is also a member of The Outrunners, a duo who... High quality download and some links hidden from RSS feed, click through to http://www.feelmybicep.com for full download
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