Apr 8 2013

[Video] Jessie Ware’s ‘Imagine It Was Us’

Here’s the video for Bass songstress Jessie Ware’s new single Imagine It Was Us. This Julio Bashmore produced slice off summery, smooth House gold is possible the best thing she’s ever done.

Long time Ware collaborator, graphic designer, Kate Moross (of Monarchy T-Shirt and Simian Mobile Disco cover fame) directed the clip once more.

Jessie Ware’s Imagine It Was Us is released 14th April as a single, it’s a bonus track taken from the forthcoming re-issue of her début album, Devotion (The Gold Edition), out 13th April.

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Apr 5 2013

[Video] Du Tonc’s ‘Darkness’

We expected there to be a video coming for Du Tonc’s Darkness. The duo of MiGHty mOUse and Van She bassist and ElectroPopper Matt Van Schie’s début single is seriously one of the more impressive first records we’ve heard in ages. With a sprinkling of Indie, 80s, ElectroPop, Tropical and Disco, Darkness has something for everybody.

Check the hedonistic, feel good video, directed by Simon Savory. A colourful thesis on just letting everybody be who they want to be and have a good time.

Du Tonc’s Darkness is out now.

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Apr 5 2013

[Video] Charli XCX’s ‘What I Like’

Here’s the video for Charli XCX’s infectious new single, What I Like, taken from her soon-to-be-released début long player True Romance.

Ryan Andrews directs this casual clip with a very Charli vibe, 8-bit graphics and all.

Charli XCX’s True Romance is released 15th April.

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Apr 5 2013

[MP3] The Penelopes reMix David Bowie

As the world goes Nile Rodgers crazy and the man takes his long deserved rightful place as the lord and master of all music everywhere, London based French ElectroPoppers The Penelopes turn their attentions to one of Rodger’s most famous productions. Having completely defined the sound of the early 80s, Nile poured all that into David Bowie’s Let’s Dance album and it’s lead single.

The Penelopes do an amazing job of keeping the feel of the record, replacing Niles post-Disco licks with robotic boogie. Loaded up with warbling apreggios and stabbing, retro sounding, synths riding over the perfect funky rendition of the tracks bassline, deep and Moogy, this reMix is a brave endeavour (I mean, who reMixes Bowie well?) but actually pulls it off. The Penelopes rock up to stand shoulder to shoulder with both Bowie and Rodgers and hold their own. Excellent stuff.

♫ David Bowie – Let’s Dance (The Penelopes reMix)

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Apr 5 2013

[Video] Jupiter’s ‘Oh I’

Here’s a fun little video for French ElectroPop geniuses Jupiter’s Oh I. Oh I is taken from Jupiter’s stunning début album, Juicy Lucy.

Directed by Tu Sais Qui™ & Arthur Quart Avant Poing, it’s a bit ‘lyric video’, but good fun nonetheless.

Jupiter’s Juicy Lucy is out now.

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Mar 29 2013

[Mixtape] Kids At Midnight’s ‘Chick Date Mixtape’

Kids At Midnight – Chick Date Mixtape = A lot of people could take note from Kids At midnights’ mixtapes. Jane actually themes and thinks about her tapes. Unlike most people’s monthly tapes, which on the whole seem to consist of stringing together the latest blog buzz tracks in the vague hope that people won’t forget about you, a Kids At Midnight tape tells a story. Her latest mix, Chick Date, is a collection of tracks from female artists who have influenced her and her vocal style. She writes at some length about the tape on the mix’s SoundCloud page, go read it. Also, it’s a lovely, morning, nostalgia trip. Enjoy.

♫ Kids At Midnight – Chick Date Mixtape

The tracklist:
01. Toni Braxton – You’re Makin Me High
02. Tina Turner – What’s Love Got To Do With It
03. Lisa Stansfield – All Around The World
04. Blondie – Rapture
05. Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody
06. Stevie Nicks – Edge Of Seventeen
07. Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill
08. Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation
09. Madonna – Like A Prayer (12″ Dance Mix)
10. Black Box – Ride On Time
11. Sade – Smooth Operator
12. Kate Bush – Wuthering Heights

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Mar 29 2013

[Video] Depeche Mode’s ‘Soothe My Soul’

Here’s the video for the second single from SynthPop legends Depeche Mode’s new album Delta Machine. Soothe My Soul is one of the best tracks on the record, with a real classic Songs Of Faith And Devotion vibe.

More of the albums bluesy SynthPop here accompanied by a striking black & white video.

Sooth My Soul is taken from Depeche Mode’s 13th studio album, Delta Machine. Out now

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Mar 29 2013

[Mixtape] Walter Sobcek’s ‘Instants Veloutés’

Walter Sobcek – Instants Veloutés: An April Mixtape = Walter Sobcek’s latest mixtape is the perfect set-up for your Friday night. Taking a ecclectic, wide spread of Disco, House and Dreamwave these guys deliver a deep, and sometimes surprising, collection of tracks to get you in the mood for your weekend. There’s even some Shiny You Guns in there!

♫ Walter Sobcek – Instants Veloutés: An April Mixtape

The tracklist
01. D-Pulse – Velocity Of Love
02. Change – Change Of Heart
03. Bicep – Love Comedown
04. Felix Da Housecat – Silver Screen (Oxford reMix)
05. Fox The Fox – Precious Little Diamond
06. Erkka – Excommunication
07. Moon Boots – No One
08. Jim Capaldi – That’s Love
09. Fleetwood Mac – Rihannon (Baron Von Luxxury Dreams Unwinding reMix)
10. Shiny Toy Guns – Fading Listening
11. Janet Jackson – Rock With U (Ghosts Of Venice Rework)
12. Walter Sobcek – Je Me Souviens (TBS reMix)

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Mar 28 2013

[MP3] The Good Natured’s ‘Lovers’

The ever awesome The Good Natured has just shared a track from her forthoming, and pretty long awaited, début album, which will be titled Prism. The new reveal, a track called Lovers, is one of the most pitch-perfect three minutes of 80s Pop we’ve heard in a long long time.

Absolutely, unashamedly 80s, Lovers. From the opening New Wave bass notes you transported to memories of dry-ice fuelled Top Of The Pops appearances and teen movie montages, and by the time the big chorus hits you’re all the way there. Aside from the rolling bassline that give the track it’s personality, you’ll be treated to metallic, reverby, retro synths, warm pads and Sarah’s vocals sounding as passionate as ever. Did we mention how authentically, effortlessly, 80s this sounded? It’s almost eerie. Can’t wait for the album.

♫ The Good Natured – Lovers

The Good Natured’s Prism is out soon.

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Mar 28 2013

[Video] Passion Pit’s ‘Cry Like A Ghost’

Cry Like A Ghost is the next single to be taken from Passion Pit’s second album, Gossamer. It;s a good choice for single material too, optimistic and melancholy at the same time, and anthemic too, ElectroPop in that way only Passion Pit can do.

Check out the video, directed by Daniels, which we’re not sure if it’s supposed to be depressing or empowering, but it;s a rollercoaster of life.