Nov 28 2012

[Audio] Roniit’s new EP

Roniit is a Denver based ElectroPop artist who produces complex, beautiful tunes with a decidedly ominous edge. A DIY artist who has built up an impressive following, Roniit has just released her new EP, In The Shadows, a six track collection of rich, emotional Pop songs primed for intense headphone listening.

Kicking off with Only You, the In The Shadow’s EP immediately stakes it’s musical claim. Roniit bills her music as ‘Dark ElectroPop’, we’ve never been keen on that kind of use of the word ‘dark’, as a rule of thumb, if you have to call your music ‘dark’, then it probably isn’t. It’s one of those words, like beautiful, that only really the listener can impart. And that holds out here, as Roniit’s music isn’t really that dark. it’s definitely shot through with a streak of Melancholy, there’s minor keys and sombre soundscapes, but it’s actually pretty uplifting stuff. Comparable in tone to the best 80s Pop, that was always optimistic with a hint of sadness. Dark or not, it’s enchanting stuff, Only You is a majestic symphony of driving beats, growling synths and Roniit’s seriously epic vocals. A powerful opener, Only You is a good primer for the rest of the EP and leads straight into the pseudo-Dubstep beats and passion of Lost At Sea, a track that layers thick heavy synth bass, gently piano and Roniit’s fervid vocals. Roniit’s voice really is the star of this EP, with a warm and rich tone she imparts a wealth of feeling into her performance, never feeling over-the-top or hammy, just full of soul. The EP’s title track reins things in to deliver an atmospheric, sparking ballad, and the atmospherics continue with Into A Dream, a captivating orchestra of drums and buzzing synths. Sleepless takes the EP further down the ballad road and allows Roniit to show off a different, softer, side to her considerable vocal talents, but the time for Roniit’s abilities to really shine if the EP’s final track, I Never Knew. Build around just her and her piano, it;s a nice was to ease yourself out of the intensity of the In The Shadows EP. Our only complaint with the EP is that the occasional wailing guitar solo, amidst the intelligent electronics and rousing voice, sounds really out of place, and quite cheesy, but that in no way distracts from the allure and ferocity of Roniit’s new EP.

♫ Roniit – Only You

♫ Roniit – Lost At Sea

♫ Roniit – Into A Dream

Roniit’s Only You EP is out now on digital, or limited edition hand numbered and signed CD, both available from her Bandcamp.

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Nov 28 2012

[MP3] Xinobi reMixed by Mr. Mitsuhirato

Just what tasty treats do the Discotexas crew have in store for us this time? Why it’s Discotexas’ own Mr. Mitsuhirato reMixing the B-side from Xinobi ‘s single of earlier this year, Pirates. The track is Bronze, and Mr. Mitsuhirato gets hypnotically funky.

Mr. Mitsuhirato keeps it simple and slick for his take on the track, just building up a proper, irresistible, dancefloor groove. Adding layer after layer to the rolling Disco tune, he builds the track as it progresses, adding a new bass here, a warbling lead there, until the track is so deep in your brain there is no escape. Did we mention the track is a freebie too? Get lost in this one.

♫ Xinobi – Bronze (Mr. Mitsuhirato Rework)

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Nov 28 2012

[Audio] Nathan Swiss’ new EP

The latest release from excellent Cardiff based label Pole Position Recordings comes from Dutchman Nathan Swiss and his Two Worlds single. A gloriously lush slice of laid back Disco, Two Worlds comes backed with a host of reMixes and B-sides.

Out boys, Germany’s Final DJs step up with a truly epic seven minute Disco oddessy. Funking bass and massive stabs rule this track. Bumping up the BPM and working an infectious piano hook into proceedings Final DJs deliver a Cosmic opus, with it’s funky, Housy feet on the dancefloor and it’s head in outer space. Elsewhere on the single you’ll find a few new tracks, including the poolside Nu-Disco bliss of Daze, which rolls with a horn sample and funkin’ bass. Pole Position’s own Viper Strike teams up with Swiss for All Night, the EP’s final track, a smooth buzzing Disco tune with brain-worm infectiousness in it’s hooks. More quality tracks from the Pole Position stable.

♫ Nathan Swiss – Two Worlds (Final DJs reMix)

♫ Nathan Swiss – Daze

♫ Nathan Swiss & Viper Strike – All Night

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Nov 28 2012

[Video] Shindu’s ‘Just Go’

Here’s the video for Shindu’s Just Go, which we premiered a few weeks ago. Out now on the excellent Continental Records.

The clip feature sultry singer Chibi glamming it up, retro Disco style and fits the 80s groove of the track perfectly.

Shindu’s Just Go is out now.

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Nov 28 2012

[MP3] Steel Horses

Steel Horses is the new side-project from the duo who brought you SynthWave/ElectroPop act Voyager. There Saint Petersburg residents are now turning their attention to some deep jackin’ House. Isn’t everybody these days! (Not that we’re complaining. Nu-Chicago, as nobody is calling it, is really worming it;s way into our hearts).

Feel It In My Beat is exactly what we’re talking about. Pure Chicago vibes and an addictive piano hook. Steel Horses let a hypnotic vocal sample ride over a low, low, warping bass and eerie strings, but the combination of everything is far from eerie, it’s proper late night House vibes and dark warehouse fodder. (Don’t) Stop The Music takes a slightly funkier approach, with hints of Boogie and lush sax riff against the burbling, almost Acidic, soup of synths. Deep bass and impulsive stabs keep this one moving. Impressive stuff for these guys new début. One to watch.

♫ Steel Horses – Feel It In My Beat (Demo.)

♫ Steel Horses – (Don’t) Stop The Music (Demo.)

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Nov 27 2012

[Audio] Queen Of Hearts reMixed by Chad Valley

Much like Hannibal from the A-Team, we love it when a plan comes together. Or, more specifically, we love it when two artists we love come together. Chad Valley’s album is easily one of the long playing highlights of the year, read our review here, so to have him reMixing our reigning ElectroPop monarch Queen Of Hearts is something pretty special indeed. This comes with high expectations.

And those expectations are lived up to. Hugo Manuel’s lush post-Chillwave electronics transform a rousing call-to-arms into a peaceful, moody opus. Loaded with expressive synth melodies and dreamy pads. The Queens vocals, once rousing and empowering, become gentle and beautiful vocal caress delicately painted across Chad Valley’s audio canvas. The true use of a reMix is to deliver a totally different take on a track, and this reMix delivers that perfectly. An excellent companion piece to the original.

♫ Queen Of Hearts – Warrior (Chad Valley Radio Mix)

Queen Of Hearts’ Warrioris released on 2nd December.

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Nov 27 2012

[Audio] MiGHty mOUse reMixes Seasfire

The latest lucky crew to be gifted by the reMix talent of the mighty MiGHty mOUse is none other than rowdy Bristol Indie-Electro outfit Seasfire. They’ve got a new EP incoming on Cheap Thrills so it seems fitting that the Mouse gets his hands on the track, and new MiGHty mOUse reMixes are always good news for us.

MiGHty mOUse brings it bouncy this time with an upbeat Electro mix that isn’t quite as cosmic as his Cosmic Disco work and isn’t quite as Housy as his House tunes. but would just sit nicely into any Electro-Disco set. Oh, don’t worry, MiGHty mOUse’s spaced-out synth groove is still present and correct, only this time around it’s paired with a absolutely infectious bassline that will worm it;s way into your head and feet. The reverb washed vocal track from Seasfire’s original seems to suit the track well, complimenting, rather than overpowering, the tune.

♫ Seasfire – How Do You Sleep? (MiGHty mOUse reMix)

Seasfire’s five track EP is released 2nd December on Cheap Thrills.

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Nov 27 2012

[Video] Hot Chip’s ‘Don’t Deny Your Heart’

Hot Chip’s latest release will be Don’t Deny Your Heart, one of the more sing-a-long tracks on their new album, In Our Heads, and a great choice of single.

Peter Serafinowicz is once again in the directors hot-seat and once again, it gets pretty surreal. You gotta’ love Serafinowicz’s sense of humour.

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Nov 27 2012

[Audio] Mitch Murder’s ‘Medley For Science’

SynthWave genius Mitch Murder recently dropped another slab of slap bass heavy atmospherics. The Sweedish master has whipped up a musical ode to something that’s very close to our hearts, science and the progress of science. Here’s Mitch Murder’s Medley For Science.

As you’d expect from Mitch, the track takes an 80s Soundtrack slant, we’d even go so far as to say there’s a bit of a Weird Science vibe about it. Murder rocks the digital bass with ease, resting the track on an impulsive groovy bassline, mixing it up with some bright, optimistic synth chords and melodies. This could quite easily be the engineering montage theme in an 80s techno comedy flick. Once again Mitch Murder proves why he does it best.