Apr 12 2011

Is Tropical ’s new single

We have another track for you here from the forthcoming Kitsuné Maison 11 ‘The Indie-Dance Issue’.

Is Tropical feature on the record with ‘The Greeks’. It Tropical have been a bit hit-and-miss for me previously, but this track is a really cool Indie-Electro romp from the London mystery trio. Their are currently gearing up for the release of their début album in June, produced by the band themselves alongside Jimmy Robertson and part-mixed by Lifelike, and if this track is anything to go by it could contain some pretty raucous anthems for 2011.

♫ Is Tropical – The Greeks

Is Tropical’s début album ‘Native To’ is released on 13th June, the Maison 11 is out 16th May.

Is Tropical @ Beatport

Is Tropical @ Juno

Is Tropical @ 7Digital

Is Tropical @ Amazon

Apr 12 2011

Tyson’s ‘Out Of My Mind’ video

We gave you the low down on Tyson’s new single last week, well here’s the video.

Just premiered the clip pure 80’s awesomeness, right down to the glitchy VHS effect.

Tyson’s “Out Of My Mind” is out now on Back Yard Recordings.

Tyson @ Beatport

Tyson @ Juno

Tyson @ 7Digital

Apr 12 2011

Burns reMixes HURTS’ ‘Better Than Love’

There hasn’t really been a proper, er, banger(?), mix of HURTS’ ‘Better Than Love’, which is odd ‘cos the track is crying out for one.

Enter Burns who’s latest offering is a deep Electro floorfiller version of the track, weaving elements of the original into an Acid fuelled Electro-House monster with some amazing builds. Burns know exactly when to hammer you with relentless arpeggios and when to slip you back into the song. Nice job!

♫ HURTS – Better Than Love (Burns’ European Sex Version)

Burns states that his reMix will be out soon alongside his ‘European Sex Dub’ version. If the SoundCloud track artwork is anything to go by I’d say it was going to be on some future single release of ‘Illuminated’.

Apr 12 2011

Polarsets & Channel Swimmer

Warning…play this track on a summery day and you may never awake from your come of smooth.

Polarsets are Kitsuné Music’s latest offering, their single ‘Sunshine Eyes’ appears on the forthcoming Maison 11 compilation alongside a single release in it’s own right with reMixes from Jensen Sportag, Kid Adrift and Skies. This reMix is an extra treat though (although why it’s not on the release is beyond me, it’s probably the best mix of the track around). It’s by Welsh DJ/Producer Mathew Mayes A.K.A. Channel Swimmer who bring in the downtempo loops and a killer rolling bassline with a silky covering of Disco strings.
This is the kind of track that really does make you feel like everything’s gonna’ be alright.

♫ Polarsets – Sunshine Eyes (Channel Swimmer Mix)

‘Sunshine Eyes’ is out now.

Polarsets @ Beatport

Polarsets @ 7Digital

Polarsets @ Amazon

Apr 9 2011

Billie Ray Martin’s new EP

As you probably know by now Miss Billie Ray Martin has dropped another powerful House EP on the world in the form of the ‘Sold Life’/’Fantasy Girl’ double A-side.

The EP has a classic early 90’s House sound with a contemporary twist. Produced by Hard Ton the EP sees Billie going back to her classic house roots with a bit of Chicago and a bit of Acid in the mix. The B-side is a cover of Phuture Phantasy Club’s ‘Fantasy Girl’ and gets a low-down piano led remix from Snuff Crew, who’s hard, hypnotic groove brilliantly plays against Billie’s impassioned vocals.

♫ Billie Ray Martin – Fantasy Girl (Snuff Crew reMix)

And while we’re here, check the absolutely awesome reMix of Billie’s current single, ‘Sweet Suburban Disco’, (a track we already love!) by synth legend Vince Clarke, it’s really, REALLY, good! Classic SynthPop sounds with an added deep vibe and loads of electro toms!

♫ Billie Ray Martin – Sweet Suburban Disco (Vince Clarke reMix)

‘Sold Life’/’Phantasy Girl’ is out now, as is ‘Sweet Suburban Disco’

Billie Ray Martin @ Beatport

Billie Ray Martin @ Juno

Billie Ray Martin @ 7Digital

Billie Ray Martin @ Amazon

Apr 9 2011

‘Reach’n Out’ for Japan

Parris Tone Music have released a top album full of Nu-Disco and French Touch goodness whose proceeds will all be going to the Red Cross’ Japan relief appeal.

With an awesome line up including Justin Faust, Freak You, Quinten 909, Galactik Knights, the Phantom’s Revenge and many more this is a banging album, sixteen tracks, and all for just $5 (or more, if you want to contribute more!).

Solid grooves right across the board and a totally worthy cause, what more excuse do you need!

You can pick up ‘Reach’n Out’ right here, right now.

Reach’n Out @ Parris Tone Music

Apr 8 2011

Fabian’s ‘Puzzle’ (+ some LexiconDon)

Right about now we’re going to kick off your weekend with this new bomb from our boy Fabian.

‘Puzzle’ is actually pretty old, being Fabian’s first track under that name, but has recently come to light as the soundtrack to this GoPro video of Jamie Pierre ski cliff jumping.

Old or new, we’re glad it’s getting an airing, it’s a full-on Electro juggernaut. If this doesn’t get you going for a weekends debauchery, then I don’t know what will!

♫ Fabian – Puzzle

Maybe this? Fabian and crew as LexiconDon reMixing Seattle’s Mad Rad into a Dubstep Rock psychopath!

♫ Mad Rad – I Want Your Blood (LexiconDon BDSM reMix)

Fabian’s début EP should be out later in the year on Binary.

Apr 8 2011

James Varnish (+ Lifelike & Murder One)

James Varnish is a newcomer to this thing we call ElectroPop. the Australian has just released his first single, ‘Compare’.

It’s a strong début, a little rough round the edges but shows a lot of promise. It’s sometimes hard to tell with premier singles, especially full of reMixes, but when Mr. Varnish finds his own voice, his own sound, he could defiantly be a player in the Electro game. He’s got quite a 90’s vocal style with a nice 80’s flair to the music, produced by fellow Melbourne resident Murder One, that combines to form a classic SynthPop sound. All-in-all is a pretty powerful first offering. Even more so is the reMix by Lifelike which is fairly low-down-dirty for a Lifelike reMix with a grungy groove and cut-up vocals.

♫ James Varnish – Compare (Murder One reMix)

♫ James Varnish – Compare (Lifelike reMix)

Check Mr. Varnish’s Facebook page for details of where to purchase the single.

James Varnish @ Facebook

Apr 7 2011

The Sanfernando Sound reMixes She’s The Queen

It’s like She’s The Queen month here at electronic rumors apparently. This is our third post in three weeks! Always on a Thursday too, which is an odd coincidence. Maybe Thursday’s should be She’s The Queen day?

That’s not to say they don’t deserve it though! Today’s track comes courtesy of The Sanfernando Sound who stopped by the electronic rumors Inbox to drop off his awesome reMix of ‘Sleepwalker’s Curse’. With big nods to both late 90’s ElectroPop and 80’s SynthPop, TSS create a dancefloor killer with a Trance like rhythm section and ethereal retro synth leads, embellished with a healthy dose of Simmons tom rolls, which you can never have too many of. The reMix perfectly show’s off Emily’s voice and the ability to hold this kind of massive uplifting tune.

♫ She’s The Queen – Sleepwalker’s Curse (The Sanfernando Sound reMix)

She’s The Queen’s ‘Waiting Game’ EP is out 12th April, keep checking their Facebook page for details:

She’s The Queen @ Facebook

Apr 7 2011

Flashlights, Binary’s latest member…and then there were eight

Binary Entertainment, the West Coast’s ElectroPop mafia, has for so long been a collection of seven acts (which made our Binary Week pretty convenient!), well now that seven has become eight with the introduction of Flashlights.

This Denver based duo of Ethan Converse and Sam Martin’s reverb washed ElectroPop owes as much to Chillwave as it does to Binary’s Dreamwave stable, but carves out a sound for itself apart from the two genres. Emotive and introspective, Flashlights’ songs feel impassioned, both in vocal delivery and the haunting melodies of the music, creating an atmosphere that feels at once strange yet really close to home. That’s not to say the music is purely ethereal, the band have a ear for groove in the rhythm section too. Check out their first single for Binary, ‘Glowing Eyes’, it’s a synthesizer dream!

♫ Flashlights – Glowing Eyes

These synthetic dreamers seem like a welcome addition to the Binary camp, you can check out more of their stuff on their Bandcamp page, and look out for an album on Binary in June!

Flashlights @ Bandcamp