Apr 29 2014

[Audio] Thunder & Co.’s début EP

Hailing from Lisbon in Portugal Thunder & Co. have come out of nowhere and have just unleashed their début EP via Duro Music. We’d never heard of them before, but just one listen to their première release told us everything we needed to know, the EP is very very good. Five tracks of Indie-Electro infused Nu-Disco that can easily stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in the genre. Get involved with their self-titled collection now.

The Lead track O.N.O. (One Night Only) is a slick summer jam that cascaded easy, dreamy, synths over an energetic Nu-Disco groove. Catchy and optimistic vocals inserted into the mix for that sing-a-long factor are the icing on the cake. It;s an impressive start to the EP. Elsewhere you can find D.Y.E., which continues in the vein of emotional, live Indie-Dance with a sprinkling of Italo bass and Disco licks amongst the thick synth groove and impassioned vocals. I.C.K.Y. end the EP on a more House-y tip with modulated vocals and a cheeky bright keys vibe. these three tracks alone are worth the price, but there two more for you to discover too. We recommend checking this EP out.

♫ Thunder & Co. – O.N.O.

♫ Thunder & Co. – D.Y.E.

♫ Thunder & Co. – I.C.K.Y.

Thunder & Co.’s self-titled début EP is out now.

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Apr 29 2014

[Video] Say Lou Lou’s ‘Everything We Touch’

We featured Australian/Swedish sisters Say Lou Lou’s forthcoming new single Everything We Touch last month, a rousing slice of epic ElectroPop goodness with SLL’s charming Scandi-twist.

Here’s the video for the track, Say Lou Lou nude (and gold) in space. That just happened.

Say Lou Lou’s ‘Everything We Touch is released 19th May.

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Apr 29 2014

[Video] French Horn Rebellion’s ‘Swing Into It’

Here’s the video for New York DiscoPop duo French Horn Rebellion’s Swing Into It. Featuring fellow NYC ElectroPoppers HAERTS for a nice mix of groove and synthetics with soul.

The video was produced and directed by The Strangers and, well, is all shadowy ballet and stuff.

French Horn Rebellion’s Swing Into It is out now

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Apr 29 2014

[Audio] Ayer’s ‘Black Diamond’

Brooklyn based Ayer, a collaboration between singer Danny Schmittler and Noosa album producer Mickey Valen, have unleashed a brand new single on the world. We loved their début tune, Circle Down and it’s follow up, Young; and this new track, Black Diamond, certainly continues in his trend of Erasure-meets-Brooklyn sound.

Kicking off with low key synth warbles and Danny’s dramatic vocals, Black Diamond soon builds into a full-on SynthPop epic. Majestic and sweeping; Ayer’s new single is catchy as hell in a smooth way. With a slight not to classic 80s SynthPop, in fact, not even SynthPop, just 80s Pop, in it’s unbridled theatricality this tune is a welcome addition to Ayer’s repertoire.

♫ Ayer – Black Diamond

Ayer’s Black Diamond is out now.

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Apr 28 2014

[Download] The Penelopes’ ‘Time To Shine’

Massive. That’s the best word to describe the new single from London based French ElectroPop duo The Penelopes. Time To Shine has been released as a free download and is their first original release since their 2012 album Never Live Another Yesterday. In many ways it marks a district departure from the summery (and quite ‘of the time’) Indie-ElectroPop of their previous work as they morph into something more mature and rich.

The contrast here of the growling and moody sonic pallet and the euphoric, upbeat nature of the track is what really lets this track shine. Like The Sisters Of Mercy gone shiny ElectroPop, Time To Shine is brooding 80s power Rock preformed on shimmering synthesizers, with all the requisite pomp and circumstance. Chugging bass, gritty synths and Axel’s croon backed up with some huge, Morrison-esque female vox and squealing leads, this is stadium SynthPop at it’s finest.

♫ The Penelopes – Time To Shine

The Penelopes’ Time To Shine is out now. The reMix package is out soon and will feature work from Ronika and Is Tropical.

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Apr 28 2014

[Video] Pégase’s ‘Old Idol’

The consistently brilliant Pégase finally released his début album earlier this year. Here’s the video for the Post-Punk-y retro ElectroPop meets Tropical Indie-Electro track Old Idol.

Marion Foucher directs the clip, which is all the kind of nostalgia and wonder we’d expect from an accompaniment to the track.

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Apr 28 2014

[Audio] The 2 Bears’ ‘Angel (Touch Me)’

Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard and Raf Rundell A. K. A. The 2 Bears have announced the forthcoming release of their new album, The Night Is Young. Dropping this summer on Southern Fried Records, the follow-up to their 2012 debut Be Strong will be preceded by this new single, Angel (Touch Me). Check it out.

Featuring the vocals of Kwaito legend Senyaka, Angel (Touch Me) is one of The 2 Bears finest tunes to-date. Embracing piano house wholly, The 2 Bears embark on a journey of groovy organs, infectious piano and shuffling percussion inspired by the Wim Wenders’ film Wings Of Desire and the duo certainly bring together a wealth of Dance Music styles in way that is warm and comforting. Oh, and the album’s probably going to be huge.

♫ The 2 Bears – Angel (Touch Me) (Radio Edit)

The 2 Bears’ Angel (Touch Me) is released 30th June.

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Apr 24 2014

[Download] Mr. MMæn’s ‘Slow Love’ (+ Silenx reMix)

Next up of France’s amazing On The Fruit Records, who are on a bit of releasing spree right now, is the new single from Norwegian SynthWaver Mr. Mæn. It’s been quite some time since we heard new material from this guy, and the new record doesn’t disappoint, coming packed with reMixes from Silenx and Pelifics, this is Slow Love.

This one is so smooth it hurts. A super nostalgic slice of laid back, silky, synthesizer love. Phil Collin’s style keys, synth Sax, and dreamy moods come together to make up this romantic soundtrack piece. A bit of a departure from OTF’s normal dancefloor oriented releases, but a welcome addition to their catalogue, Mr. Mæn shows off his more soulful and musical side, and we love it. The ever awesome Silenx up’s the tempo a bit with his take on the tune, whipping those feather-light keys into a shoulder shaking Italo groover, loaded with plumbing bass and full fat tones. We’ve been looking forward to this release for a while, it was definitely worth the wait.

♫ Mr. Mæn – Slow Love

♫ Mr. Mæn – Slow Love (Silenx reMix)

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Apr 24 2014

[Video] Lily Allen’s ‘Sheezus’

Sheezus is the biting title track from Lily Allen forthcoming new album. A bass-booming slick of ‘fuck you’ Pop.

The video a kaleidoscopic rotoscoped 90s colour clash. Which strangely sinks in well with the song.

Lily Allen’s Sheezus is released 6th May.

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Apr 24 2014

[Download] Ali Jamieson’s ‘Bitrman’ reMixed by Plainview

It was back in September last year that Ali Jamieson released his Bitrman EP, a raw and live sounding Disco jam that was surprisingly rockin’. So up steps fellow Londoner Plainview to bring the track to order with an unusually Kraftwerkian twist on Italo Disco. Check it out.

The effervescent keys of the most mirrorballed Disco tune are present and correct here, but the flow alongside some chilly pads, a stuttering machine beat and a growling riff that reminds us a little of The Golden Filter’s Solid Gold. A completely new twist on the track, Plainview’s remix delivers dancefloor order to Jamieson’s groovy chaos.