Mar 13 2015

[Download] Gypsy And The Cat’s ‘Lost Control’

We weren’t sure that Melbourne based Indie-ElectroPop trio Gypsy And The Cat were still active, but this week they dropped a surprise new single that proves unequivocally that they certainly still are. The band first came to our attention back in 2010 with one of the high points of that summer being their single Jona Vark. This new tune, Lost Control is a departure from that summery Indie-Electro sound. Check out what they’ve been up to.

This time around Gypsy And The Cat are all about the exuberant Electro-House. Kicking off like an early Justice record, these guys rock the growling synths and Disco grooves setup so prevalent in France’s early 2000’s output. The put their own mark on the sound, though, with their own Indie-Electro sound, particularly in the vocal arena. It’s a totally unexpected release for a variety of reasons and definitely have us interested to hear more from this iteration of Gypsy And The Cat.

♫ Gypsy And The Cat – Lost Control

Gypsy And The Cat’s Lost Control is released

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Mar 12 2015

[Audio] Marina And The Diamonds’ ‘FROOT’ reMixed by St. Lucia

FROOT was the first single released from Marina And The Diamonds’ forthcoming third studio album, and an amazing return to form for one of our favourite singer/songwriters. It was released October last year but is getting a new lease of life in the form of this storming new reMix from Brooklyn’s breezy ElectroPop exponent; St. Lucia.

St. Lucia’s reMix was worth the wait, the man morphs the massive Pop epic into a quirky but imposing floor-filler. Building upon the foundations of a House beat and machine bass, St. Lucia avoids falling into the obvious trap of producing a big commercial dance track but putting Marina’s eclectic vocal from and centre amongst swirling synths. Not hint of a trance lead anywhere, instead we find catchy SynthPop hooks. Good job St. Lucia!

♫ Marina And The Diamonds – FROOT (St. Lucia reMix)

Marina And The Diamonds’ FROOT single is out now, the album is due to drop 16th March.

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Mar 12 2015

[Video] Kate Boy’s ‘Higher’

The storming Kate Boy’s tune Higher, their massive live anthem, has finally been released as part of the compilation Kate Boy EP. The track’s also got itself and official video. Peep this.

Directed by Ben Strebel, the emotional clip is a cold palette washed, Scandinavian Sci-Fi mini-movie. It’s very cool stuff.

Kate Boy’s Kate Boy EP is out now.

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Mar 11 2015

[Download] JBAG reMixes Jolie Jolie Chérie’s ‘Où Tu Veux’

Parisian DiscoPop trio Jolie Chérie have release a free reMix package for their Où Tu Veux single. Released in January, the rousing SynthPop ballad features extra vocals from Valli and has now got a fresh set of versions from the likes of James Curd, Solar Systems, Quater Chic, Scuola Furano and this soaring slice of Island ElectroPop euphoria from London’s finest DiscoPop duo, JBAG. Jolie Chérie reMixed JBAG’s X-Ray Sex single of 2010, it’s well overdue that the favour is returned.

JBAG eschews and mood of the original in favour of a carefree dancefloor vibe. Despite being quite mid-tempo, JBAG keep the energy up and the mood hectic, inserting random riffs and sirens into the mix; giving the track an organised chaotic feel. At it’s core lies a laid back Tropical grove built around syncopated stabs and a clap-a-long beat that never relent over the tracks seven minute length. A departure indeed from the original, and a surefire summer jam.

♫ Jolie Chérie (Feat. Valli) – Où Tu Veux (JBAG reMix)

Jolie Chérie’s Où Tu Veux is out now.

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Mar 10 2015

[Audio] Chloe Martini’s ‘Volatile Dreams’

This week Polish producer Chloe Martini released her new EP via Roche Musique. Warsaw based musician Anna Zmijewska is already the subject of quite a bit of attention from the likes of Bondax, Annie Mac and Friend within who have all championed her tunes. With a manifesto to Bring back the 80s, Chloe Martini serves up some of the smoothest Electronic Soul and Dreamwavey Nu-Disco around. Her new EP is titled Private Joy; here’s our favourite track from the release, Volatile Dreams.

Volatile Dreams features talkboxed vocal stylings from Azteka to help it along it’s thick synth Funk path. Slick-as-all-hell retro Disco is provided by a densely layered concoction of lush synths, punchy vintage bass and busy rhythms. For such a new and young artist, Volatile Dreams is an incredibly mature production showing a deep understanding of 80s Soul, Funk, Disco and Boogie. It’s also the perfect summertime jam. A powerhouse dancefloor track, but also nostalgic to the max. Impressive stuff.

♫ Chloe Martini – Volatile Dreams

Chloe Martini’s Private Joy EP is out now.

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Mar 10 2015

[Audio] Maya Jane Coles reMixes Sam Smith’s ‘Lay Me Down’

This week saw the release of the reMix package of Sam Smith’s Lay Me Down. Smith has experienced a meteoric rise to stardom in the past year, going from ‘that guy on House records’ to Brit and Grammy Award destroying superstar who can entice the very best in production talent. Like this reMix from the awesome Maya Jane Coles. Check it out.

Lay Me Down is a great showcase for Maya’s particular brand of enigmatic vocal House. With her trademark low slung basslines and cavernous synths Smith’s song takes on a whole new persona. A haunting and intoxicating new track with a compelling groove, this one takes it’s time to travel it;s mesmerising journey, drawing you deeper and deeper in as it does.

♫ Sam Smith – Lay Me Down (Maya Jane Coles reMix)

Sam Smith’s Lay Me Down is out now.

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Mar 10 2015

[Video] Allies For Everyone’s ‘Bunker’

We introduced you to New York based producer Allies For Everyone’s Bunker early last month in all it’s Deep HousePop glory. Now the track’s got a slick new video. Check it out.

Directed by Brian Suarez, the clip is an exploration of smoke, movement and light to create a hazy mood to match the song.

Allies For Everyone’s Bunker is out now.

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Mar 10 2015

[Video] Grimes’ ‘REALiTi’

Indie-ElectroPop experimentalist Grimes has shared a brand new old track. REALiTi was slated to appear on her since scrapped and re-started follow up to the Visions album. Check it out below.

The clip follows Grimes around on her touring throughout east Asia.

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Mar 10 2015

[Video] Televisor’s ‘Find That Someone’

London based Dreamwavers Televisor are gearing up for the release of their new, Funk fuelled, EP; titled Venture. Here’s the frantic Nu-Disco lead track, the Richard Judge featuring Find That Someone.

This is the official video, a colourful, retro, excursion into finding that mystery woman.

Televisor’s Venture EP is released 6th April.

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Mar 9 2015

[Audio] LACES’ ‘Love Me Sober’

LACES is the new moniker of Jessica Charlotte Poland. She previously went under the name of Charlotte Sometimes, not an artist we were previously aware of, apparently she’s been doing the singer/songwriter thing since 2008. She’s gonna a little more ElectroPop under this new alias and is about to release her début single, Love Me Sober.

Love Me Sober pairs Jessica’s introspective vocal style with huge, epic electronics and undulating rhythms. A lyrically acerbic tune, Love Me Sober counterpoints it’s moody content with and anthemic SynthPop sound. Big beats, big, chords and Jessica belting out a powerful lament . We’ll definitely be interested to hear more.