Category Archives: ElectroPop
Let Em Riot
Let Em Riot is a project out of Orange County who’s music is electronic Po in the best tradition of ‘80’s teen movie soundtrack fodder.
His latest tune, ‘Lovers And Losers’, the first taste of his forthcoming début full length record, is a wonderfully nostalgic affair. Shot through with that strain of melancholy that signifies all the best ‘80’s anthems, this slice of SynthPop whist keeping things Poppy and danceable. Let Me Riot has really nailed the retro Pop sound, without resorting to cheese or parody ‘Lovers And Losers’ is epic , passionate Pop music to soundtrack your teenage heartbreaks.
♫ Let Em Riot – Lovers And Losers
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Gemini Club’s ‘By Surprise’ video
We featured the new track from Gemini Club, ‘By Surprise’ a couple of weeks ago, it’s taken from their forthcoming new EP ‘Here We Sit’ and here’s the new video for it.
Ryan Luciani edited together this montage of Gemini Club in their element.
Download ‘By Surprise’ free at www.geminiclub.fm
‘Here We Sit’ is released 15th April, you can pre-order it here.
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MiGHty mOUse’s Disco Circus Vol 3
The time is almost upon is, MiGHty mOUse’s third volume of their ‘Disco Circus’ series is due for released at the beginning of March and around these parts is the most eagerly awaited mix compilation incoming.
And it’ll be worth the wait, we promise. the two CDs are expertly mixed and a who’s-who of the best tracks from the last few months, many of whom have graced these pages, along side some new surprises and classics from the ‘70’s and ‘80’s. It’s all flawless smooth, taking the listener on a journey of Disco, from the chilled to the dancefloor destroying and back again. The line up is improbably impressive. The Magician, Gigamesh, Oliver, Pat Lok, L’Equipe Du Son, Bit Funk, Drop Out Orchestra, Blackstrobe, Kamp!, Figure Of 8, The C90s, Worship, Todd Terje, Only Children, The Penelopes the list goes on and on. This compilation really soars in places, it’s an uplifting experience and one that sounds good whatever your mood, wherever you are.
♫ Pat Lok – Yes Game (Bit Funk reMix)
♫ Only Children – Don’t Stop (MiGHty mOUse reMix)
♫ MiGHty mOUse – Smiling Faces (Unreleased Dub)
♫ The Penelopes – Now Now Now (The C90s reMix)
MiGHty mOUse are off an a bunch of DJ tours back up the release, they’re in the US 22d March-6th April, Australia 22nd April for three weeks, but before that back in in London 25nd February for a massive Disco night at Scala with Mylo, Lindstrøm, Brodinski and Aeroplane
The third instalment of MiGHty mOUse’s ‘Disco Circus’ series will be released 12th March.
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Yuksek’s ‘Off The Wall’ video
Here’s the video for Yuksek’s new single, ‘Off The Wall’.
Romain Segaud directed this mirror image fest which I think is supposed to look cool, but is actually pretty nightmarish.
‘Off The Wall’ is out soon featuring reMixes from, amongst others, Brodinski.
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Noosa
Coming out of NYC is Noosa, a new DreamPop outfit made up of Sky Barbarick and Matt Buszko.
This is the first track taken from their forthcoming début EP. ‘Fear Of Love’ is a song of deep, dark grooves juxtaposed with a big Pop chorus. It’s definitely got an NYC vibe about it, that slightly raw, indie feel to it, even being ElectroPop. There’s no sheen here, it’s gritty and feels real. It’s swirling synths and heavy bass aren’t overproduced to hell and the sultry vocals feel live and personal. Did I mention the big Pop chorus?
♫ Noosa – Fear Of Love
Noosa’s début EP is out this Spring.
Check out more from Noosa on SoundCloud.
Enjoyed’s new EP
Is post-Chillwave a thing yet? If it is I would say Enjoyed are trailblazing the Genre, he bills himself as Joystep, not sure if thet’s a thing either, and his new EP, ‘Paws Extended’ (a stuffed-full-of-extra-goodies version of his ‘Paws’ EP of last year) definitely has more in common with things that end with ‘wave than things that end with ‘step.
The lead track of the EP, ‘Paws’ is warm and sublime, a swirling soundscape of relaxed Synths and reverb washed vocals that ebb and flow over a simple ,but Funk laden bassline. It’s ghostly groove is compelling and intoxicating. The EP continues with the hazy dub of ‘‘Waterfoot’ before launching into ‘Pupsqueak’, a meeting of the best of Chillwave with the more eclectic end of LA Funk. A deep, loose rhythm section provides rolling bass for the distant vocals and toytown synth leads to play over. ‘Swap’ sees Enjoyed in a hypnotic House mode that demands to be played in seedy clubs on hot city nights. reMixes are supplied by Glyphs, Vanilla, Ghosting Season and NazcarNation, who bring the broken beats and droning synths in a mid-frequency, mesmerizing, slice of Urban Funk.
♫ Enjoyed – Paws
♫ Enjoyed – Pupsqueak
♫ Enjoyed – Swap
♫ Enjoyed – Paws (NazcarNation Remake)
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The Magician’s ‘Magic Tape Twenty’
The Magician – Magic Tape Twenty = Where would we be without our monthly infusion of Disco, House and ElectroPop from Mr. Fasano? A Lot worse off that’s where…and probably Dead. Good thing he keeps the awesome tunes coming then.
♫ The Magician – Magic Tape Twenty
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Ladyhawke reMixed by Nile Delta
Here’s another reMix of Ladyhawke’s first single from her forthcoming sophomore album ‘Anxiety’, ‘Black, White And Blue’. This time it’s Nile Delta stepping up to the plate to drop a deep electronic Acid Disco groove.
there’s a real old school Chicago feel to Nile Delta’s version. 909 rimshots and burbling Acid lines are the order of the day here, which work surprisingly (and I do mean surprisingly) well with Pips vocals. The whole thing sounds slightly more detached than before, but in a dark, strobe fuelled, club kinda’ way. Both alienating and involving. It’s my favourite mix of this track so far.
♫ Ladyhawke – Black, White And Blue (Nile Delta reMix)
‘Black, White And Blue’ is out now on Modular Recordings.
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Malibu B’s new single
We recently featured Hungarian producer Malibu B and his début EP, and loved it. the guy must be a workaholic ‘cos a matter of weeks later he’s back with a storming new single, ‘Endgame’.
‘Endgame’ drops the 808 cowbells and B-Boy beats to great effect, sitting at the nice meeting point between Old School Electro-Funk and SynthWave. The lead line particularly is of that post-Yazoo’s ‘Situation’ kinds that blurred the lines between SynthPop and Poppin’ & Lockin’. Breakin’ beats aside the track is a beautiful, swelling, synthesizer journey who’s chords instil a sense of calm amongst the retro groove. The B-Side, ‘Loss’, is a deep Jan Hammer-esque peice that, in the imaginary movie it;s soundtracking, sees out hero in a quiet moment of contemplation before the big action set-piece finale.
♫ Malibu B – Endgame
♫ Malibu B – Loss
Check out more from Malibu B on SoundCloud.
TEEEL & Sumuo
What better way to ease yourself into the week than this new collaboration that sees TEEEL teaming up with Sumuo for some cosmic space-Funk.
The result of this meeting of minds is ‘Cosmic Collision’, in more than just title. It’s a glorious synthesizer workout loaded with soaring, stratospheric lead lines. the whole track is underpinned with some nice bass, reminiscent of New Order or Ned’s Atomic Dustbin which provides a rolling melodic groove for some seriously space-age electronic noodling. Chilled and futuristic, perfect Monday morning fodder.
♫ TEEEL & Sumuo – Cosmic Collision
Teeel’s ‘Amulet’ is out now.
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