Synthpop
“Money Rain Down” is one of several impressive tracks found on Big Black Delta’s self-titled sophomore LP. This is the second full-length release from Big Black Delta (a solo project of Mellowdrone vocalist Jonathan Bates), which follows Bates’ 2011 album, BBDLP1. Grab the entire album via the iTunes link below. More from Big Black Delta: Website // Facebook // Twitter...
American indie rock band Vampire Weekend released their third studio album today, Modern Vampires of the City. The foursome released several impressive singles leading up to today’s release, including “Diane Young,” “Ya Hey,” “Step,” and finally “Hudson.” Listen to a few of our favorites, then grab Modern Vampires of the City via the iTunes link below. More from Modern Vampires of the City: Website // Facebook // Twitter...
“Still Life” is the title track from the debut EP from Norway’s Tomorrow We Move To Hawaii (also stylized as TWMTH). The electropop duo recently released their debut Still Life EP with the help of the up-and-coming Austin, TX-based record label Red Eye Transit, who is also hosting their first tour in the US. Stream the single below. Website // Facebook...
We first learned of Norway’s Monica Birkenes (stage name Mr Little Jeans) back in 2011 with the release of her amazing cover of Arcade Fire’s “The Suburbs.” Birkenes teamed up with the Silverlake Conservatory of Music Youth Chorale for ”Oh Sailor,” her first single from her debut full length release. The track is not available for purchase in the US quite yet, but we’ll be sure to update the post as soon as it becomes available. Stream it below for the time being. Facebook // Twitter...
English singer/songwriter Charlotte Aitchison (stage name Charli XCX) released her debut major label studio album, True Romance, on April 12. “Nuclear Seasons” is actually taken from her 2012 EP You’re the One, and was first released as her fourth single in October, 2011. Listen to our favorite tracks from the album, then grab the entire LP via the iTunes link below. More from True Romance: Website // Facebook Page...
Jonathan Bates last released a full album under his moniker Big Black Delta in 2011, and on April 30 he’ll follow it up with a self-titled sophomore release. “Side Of The Road” is the first single from the aforementioned LP, and I’d expect the remaining tracks from the former Mellowdrone vocalist/bassist to be equally impressive. Website // Facebook Page...
The Scottish electropop group known as Chvrches (pronounced as “churches” and also stylized as CHVRCHES) released their debut EP today, a mere two years after their formation. The band, led by the vocals of Lauren Mayberry, toured through Europe last year opening for established acts such as Passion Pit, and in 2013 they played in America for the first time, performing at SXSW. Listen to “Recover” below from the EP of the same name. Website // Facebook Page...
The French house artist known as Kavinsky released his debut studio album, OutRun, on February 25. Although Kavinsky (born Vincent Belorgey) has been making music since 2005, it wasn’t until 2011 that he achieved more mainstream recognition after his track “Nightcall” was featured in the film Drive. Listen to “Roadgame” and “Odd Look” below. More from Outrun: Twitter // Facebook Page...
After a four year hiatus, the Versailles, France-based alternative rock band Phoenix is back with a brand new singe. In addition to releasing “Entertainment,” the group also announced that their forthcoming fifth studio album, Bankrupt!, will be released internationally on April 22. Stream the single below. Website // Facebook Page...
“Please and Thank You” is the latest release from Wildcat! Wildcat!, a Los Angeles-based trio that is coming off the release of several other popular singes, including “End Of The World Everyday,” “The Chief” and our personal favorite, “Mr. Quiche.” Listen to the single below, and expect a lot more from the group in 2013. (To download, right click “Download” and “Save File/Link As”) Website // Facebook Page...