Feb 5 2014

[Audio] Nonono’s ‘Hungry Eyes’

This tune from Sweedish trio Nonono has been generating a fair amount of hype over the past few days. It’s not hard to see why, it’s comfortable Pop but it has an amazing personality of it’s own. Scandinavian to the core, but with a very American IndiePop feel, and that’s pretty much everything new music blogs seem to look for these days. Strap in for some rousing piano Pop.

It’s hard not to love Hungry Eyes. It’s got so much character held within it’s rolling drums and hammering piano that it’s very easy to be drawn into it’s world and carried along without thinking. Vocalist Stina Wappling’s quintessentially Scandinavian vocal style (something that’s always welcome) give the track it’s emotional depth as she passionately delivers her narrative. Like a tribal version of ScaniPop, Hungry Eyes is the precursor to an apparently beat orientated album.

♫ Nonono – Hungry Eyes

Nonono’s album is due out later this year.

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Feb 4 2014

[Audio] The Knocks & Sneaky Sound System’s ‘The One’

New York DiscoPop duo The Knocks are showing off more from their forthcoming Comfortable EP. This time it;s one of the back-up track, and one, in our opinion, should have possible been the lead tune on the release. It features the wonderful Sneaky Sound System, and it’s called The One. DiscoPop doesn’t really get much bigger than this.

The One has all the swagger of a Nu-Disco floorfiller and all the huge euphoria of a big room monster. This explosive combination of two worlds results in a huge, sassy dance track with a vintage Disco funk running underneath powerhouse chainsaw synths. Sneaky Sound System’s Connie belts her way through the track bringing the uplifting vibes and taking things to the next level. From what we’ve heard of the EP so far, this one’s the standout.

♫ The Knocks (Feat. Sneaky Sound System) – The One

The Knocks’ Comfortable EP is released 18th February.

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Feb 3 2014

[Video] Kylie’s ‘Into The Blue’

Into The Blue is the latest ElectroPop epic from Kylie Minogue, the first single taken from her forthcoming album Kiss Me Once.

Directed by Dawn Shadforth, which is like a grown up version of Spinnin’ Around and suits the classy, yet euphoric track pretty well.

Kylie’s new album, Kiss Me Once, is released 17th March,

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Jan 31 2014

[Audio] Karin Park’s ‘Shine’

Late next month the amazing Karin Park releases a brand new single. Shine is the first new material from the Scandinavian ice queen since her 2012 album Highwire Poetry; not counting her awesome collaboration with Maya Jane Coles last year. This new tune sees Karin slipping into more of a Deep House vibe alongside her spikey SynthPop.

Some of Cole’s bassy dancefloor groove seems to have rubbed off on Ms. Park, Shine is an hypnotic, undulating, bass heavy juggernaut whos dark, heavy synths oozes out of the speakers, cut through with razor sharp leads. Karin’s unusual mix of soft and abrasive in her vocals works better here than ever, complementing perfectly the comforting, yet unsettling, electronic soundtrack. If there’s a new album on the horizon we are very excited.

♫ Karin Park – Shine (Radio Edit)

Karin Park’s Shine is released 24th February.

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Jan 31 2014

[Video] Chromeo & Toro Y Moi’s ‘Come Alive’

Here’s the video for Chromeo and Toro Y Moi’s Come Alive. Released last week it;s the third taste of what to expect from Chromeo’s long awaited fourth album.

It’s everything you’d expect from a Chromeo video. Directed by Alex Southam, the clip is a retro romp with a hint of Mannequin about it.

Chromeo’s Come Alive is out now.

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Jan 31 2014

[Audio] Lenno reMixes The Young Punx’s ‘All These Things Are Gone’

This week MofoHifi’s The Young Punx release their new single, All This Things Are Gone. It’s a fourteen minute deep, groovy, House epic that includes mention of lots and lots of things that are (somewhat) gone that’s taken from their forthcoming album of the same name. The single comes complete with this tightened, big room, rework from the Finnish main man Lenno that’s sure to get a hammering in certain clubs this year.

The combination of the nostalgic, relatable, lyrics and Lenno’s blissful, almost Dreamwave, production is hard to resist. With undulating apreggios and lush, thick, synth riffs riding over tough beats, Lenno delivers utterly compelling dancefloor vibes with more than a couple of hands-in-the-air moments. Musically, it’s kinda’ reminiscent of 2008’s Dreamwave flavour, but with updated Club elements, which all works perfectly with the dual robotic and impassioned vocals. We don’t like to use the word ‘banger’ much (because it;s not 2007 any more), but banger!

♫ The Young Punx – All These Things Are Gone (Lenno Mix)

The Young Punx’s All These Things Are Gone is released this week, with the album following in February/

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Jan 31 2014

[Audio] Erasure’s ‘Make It Wonderful’ reMixed by Bright Light Bright Light

Make It Wonderful is the forthcoming new single from SynthPop legends Erasure. From what we’ve heard so far it sounds like an slick return to form for Vince and Andy. Amongst the plethora of reMix talent involved in the release, including the amazing Chad Valley, come this blissful rework of the track from ElectroPop globetrotter Bright Light Bright Light. euphoric 90s House vibes to follow.

Bright Light X2’s obsession with all things 90s has never been a secret, and with this reMix he wears it on his sleeve. This reimagining of SynthPop as 90s House Pop works perfectly, complete with all the trappings of the genre, from the the ponding beats, to the piano hook to the shimmering twinkly bits. Whist we usually see Bright Light Bright Light is a singer/songwriter, it turns out he’s not to shabby at the old reMix. Erasure goes dancefloor anthem!

♫ Erasure – Make It Wonderful (Bright Light Bright Light reMix)

Erasure’s Make It Wonderful is out 24th February on Mute.

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Jan 30 2014

[Audio] Soft Metals’ ‘When I Look Into Your Eyes’ reMixed by L-Sedition

When two acts we’re particularly fond of come together it;s always a cause for excitement. Especially when those two acts are at the forefront of intelligent electronic music. Portland Minimal Synth outfit Soft Metals’ Lenses album was one of the highlights of last year for us, so we’re stoked to hear there is a reMix album on the horizon, even more stoked that one of the reMixes comes from ex-Violet Tremors; L-Sedition, further stoked to première the reMix right here. That’s a lot of stoked, we know, but listen to the tune and you’ll hear why.

The reMix is actually surprisingly Housey, with a real old school flavour that’s a mix of Chicago and Detroit.The hypnotic beat, best suited to strobe light business, carries you along past waves of grinding synths and sparking arpeggios. With just a haunting hint of the original’s vocals, L-Sedition crafts an engrossing, striped back, vintage Dance sound without forgetting the edgy SynthPop roots of the track.

♫ Soft Metals – When I Look Into Your Eyes (L-Sedition reMix)

Soft Metals’ Lenses reMixes is released 3rd February.

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Jan 30 2014

[Audio] Cyclist edits Anoraak’s ‘Behind Your Shades’

French Dreamwave legends Anoraak release their new single, Behind Your Shades, this week. One of the standout tracks from the recent Chronotropic album, the single comes equipped with this edit from Canada’s finest; Cyclist. And it’s well titled, as it is more of an edit than a reMix, but one of the best edits we’ve heard in a while.

Ringing every last drop of dancefloor goodness from the track, Cyclist works the beat and bassline into a thick House monster, letting the tracks floaty Dreamwave overtone glide over the intoxicating groove. Knowing just when to use the vocals, and when to let the music speak for itself, Cyclist lets the mood rise and fall with a couple of deftly placed builds and drops. Definitely a let night floorfiller with a vibe that is as comforting as a warm blanket.

♫ Anoraak – Behind Your Shades (Cyclist Edit)

Anoraak’s Behind Your Shades is out now.

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Jan 30 2014

[Audio] Banks’ ‘Brain’

Out this week is the new single from Blog Sound showstopper Banks who continues to tease us with hints of her forthcoming début album. The track, Brain, is produced by Shlohmo, who is apparently a person; but unlike previous collaborators such as SHON and TEED, not a person we’ve heard of. Whoever Shlohomo is, though, makes some sumptuous sounds for Banks to warble over.

Brain is an involving, deep, five minutes that’s just peppered with Bank’s greatness. Her vocals soar over the distorted backing, guiding the track through rises and falls and sweeping the listener along with her. Smooth R&B beats and a nod to LA Funk are all mixed up in this electronic melting pot. Epic stuff.