Feb 18 2014

[Audio] Monsieur Adi & Electric Youth’s ‘Some Kind Of Love’

After dominating the world with What’s Going On? and recently being announced as Beyoncé’s support DJ, Monsieur Adi finally has the world at his feet. What better time, then, to strike while the iron is hot and release a brand new EP. Adi’s forthcoming After Hours EP is set to be one of the releases of the first half of 2014 and, judging from this collaboration with Torontonian Dreamwavers Electric Youth, deservedly so.

Some Kind Of Love is an undulating and warm synthesizer epic. As with What’s Going On?, this is a reworking of an older Adi tune with the inclusion of hauntingly beautiful tones and Bronwyn’s smokey vocals to the originals bassy, dreamlike, soundscape life the track into the realms of mellow, heartbreak Pop. A swirling hazy of electronic awesomeness you just don’t want to come out of.

♫ Monsieur Adi (Feat. Electric Youth) – Some Kind Of Love

Monsieur Adi’s After Hours EP is out soon.

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Feb 18 2014

[Audio] Holmes Price reMixes Tony Betties’ ‘So Cool’

Here comes the man like Holmes Price with his latest remix. Whipping up a Disco House storm on Lithuanian newcomers Tony Betties forthcoming new single, So Cool. there’s perfect summertime soundtracking going on here, which is a shame ‘cos it’s February, so enjoy the tune now and be sure to revisit in a few months too.

With a pulsating synth Disco bassline and lush House piano, the reMix combines all the best bits of the groovier side of dance music history and mixes them up into a slinky mirrorball epic. The original’s vocals have a sweet 80s tone to them, and Price plays this up, giving them pure nostalgic funk to dance over. This one’s swimming in shimmer, let it take you.

♫ Tony Betties – So Cool (Holmes Price reMix)

Tony Betties So Cool is out soon.

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Feb 18 2014

[Audio] Tommy & Sally Shapiro’s ‘Why Did I Say Goodbye?’

Top-of-his-game SynthWave producer Tommy is gearing up for the release of his new album, Frequency Modulations, due out next month on Girlfriend Records. Taking the plunge into the waters of ElectroPop, Tommy has collaborated with rad ScandiPop duo Sally Shapiro on one of the album tracks, Why Did I Say Goodbye? is a true meeting of minds.

Somewhere in the middle between Sally Shapiro’s lilting SynthPop and Tommy’s driving, emotional, SynthWave sounds, Why Did I Say Goodbye? powers along on an energetic arpeggio and evolving snyth melodies, tempered by Sally’s sweet vocal. Both haunting and frantic, the dichotomy of the track really does express the styles of the collaborators. Can;t wait for the album.

♫ Tommy (Feat. Sally Shapiro) – Why Did I Say Goodbye?

Tommy’s Frequency Modulations is released in March.

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Feb 17 2014

[Audio] Grum’s ‘Tears’

We’ve finally got a release date for the release Grum, one of our favourite producers, second album Human Touch. The album was pushed back after the overwhelmingly positive response to his single The Theme, pushed back seconds after we posted our review of the record. The album is due out in April and will be preceded by this new single, Tears, which got it’s première on Annie Mac’s show at the weekend.

Tears is pure Grum, big, euphoric, post-Dreamwave House with a lush 90s Dance groove. Chirpy synths form the tunes main hook, flowing over an Orbital-esque classic Dance rhythm section. The twisting leads and thick pads create an hedonistic mood with just a hint of the Balearic. The perfect precursor to the album, we can’t wait for both to drop.

♫ Grum – Tears (Radio Rip)

Grum’s Tears is released 7th April, Human Touch is out 17th April.

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Feb 17 2014

[Download] MiGHty mOUse’s ‘Space Face’

Here is part two of MiGHty mOUse’s new double A-side single. Shaker Faker got it’s groove on last week so now it’s Space Face’s turn in the spotlight. As with the previous track MiGHty mOUse and his label, Nightfilm, have been kind enough to give the track away. All in celebration of his forthcoming Australian tour; dates here.

Space Face keeps the Cosmic Disco vibes going with an infectious Piano House injection. The piano hook gets a real hypnotic flavour cooking over a solid Disco beat, it’s a slow builder but when the track kicks in it’s got all the galactic flair of an entrancing floorfilling monster. No wonder the likes of Tensnake are already giving it their support. Proper Disco euphoria.

♫ MiGHty mOUse – Space Face

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Feb 17 2014

[Video] Soft Metals’ ‘No Turning Back’

Here’s another new video from Minimal Synth outfit Soft Metals’ amazing sophomore album, Lenses. This time the brooding No Turning Back gets the spotlight. The band are heading to Europe on a month long tour in April, check the dates here.

The clip was directed by performance artist Erica Schreiner, who we think might need a hug.

Soft Metals’ Lenses is out now.

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Feb 17 2014

[Download] Crayon reMixes Jupiter’s ‘Juicy Lucy (Needs A Boogieman)’

French producer Crayon is at it again. The mast two years have been pretty meteoric for this guy; and he’s continuing his rise to the top with this blissful reMix of Parisian DiscoPoppers Jupiter’s Juicy Lucy (Needs A Boogieman), from their début album of the same (or similar, anyway) name. Jupiter tracks seem to be like busses, you wait ages; then two come along at once.

Crayon does the laid back Disco thing on this mix, bringing the relaxed synth Funk and slo-mo House vibes together, and reeling in the tempo to the point where Amélie’s vocals need to be pitched down, pretty extremely. It all works though, Crayon turns-in an incredibly smooth tune, loaded with thick synths and finger-snapping beats.

♫ Jupiter – Juicy Lucy (Needs A Boogieman) (Crayon reMix)

Jupiter’ Juicy Lucy album is out now.

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Feb 14 2014

[Zen] Synthesizer Zen

This week’s capsule of Synthesizer Zen, to carry you into the weekend, comes from a demo of the EDP Wasp.

Video courtesy of YouTube user Vykaar raakyV.

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Feb 14 2014

[Download] Alison Valentine’s ‘Curious’ reMixed by Chrome Sparks

Today is pretty much Alison Valentine’s day, so we’ll leave you with her latest tune. It’s a reMix of her recent Chrome Canyon produced single, Curious, from fellow Brooklyn resident Chrome Sparks; who gets his Disco groove on and pumps up the bass,

With a real vintage approach, Chrome Sparks wades deep in analog synth warbles and galactic Sci-Fi sounds while keeping it warm and groove. Ally V’s vocals sweep through the track, gliding over rich Disco beats and an enigmatic bass. Those retro synths really get going when it comes to solo time, sparing to stratospheric heights and playing against Ally’s grounded voice. Sweet stuff.

♫ Alison Valentine- Curious (Chrome Sparks Disco reMix)

Alison Valentine’s Curious is available to download now on her own label (and, apparently, florist) 11 x 11.

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Feb 14 2014

[Download] Lovestarrs’ ‘Stupid Cupid’

It’s only been a matter of days since the amazing The Good Natured burst back into our lives, rebranded as Lovestarrs, with their début single, Get Your Sexy On. Now, in time for Valentine’s Day, they deliver this new song, for free no less, the fitting Stupid Cupid.

Yet another glimpse of what to expect from Lovestarrs in the future, this shimmering slice of 80s Pop come complete with a slap bass that would be right at home on Top Of The Pops that plays against big power ballad drums. The whole thing doesn’t sound trite though, it sounds like a festival grade Indie anthem; with Sarah’s vocals showing off that cutting, dark, wit that we love her for. SynthPop haven.