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[Indie] Nightlands – So Far So Long

Posted by michelleg - March 1, 2013

Recently, Philly’s Dave Hartley, aka Nightlands, released his sophomore album Oak Island. Representative of the record’s experimental tendencies — it somehow dabbles in retro balladry, folk rock, cool jazz, electro-pop, and well, nearly everything in between — is this standout track called “So Far So Long”. It’s wistful and romantic, yet never gives into the cliches of typical love songs, that is to say that it re-imagines the genre in fresh and exciting ways. Check it out below and be sure to see him live, he kicks off a US tour today!

’Nightlands – “So Far So Long” (Official Audio)’

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Oak Island is out now via Secretly Canadian.

Alternative/Rock

[Chill] Cyril Hahn – Mixtape for Hunger TV

Posted by michelleg - March 1, 2013

Canadian-based producer Cyril Hahn — who we’ve spotlighted for his remix of Jessie Ware’s “Sweet Talk — put together a nice little FREE (!) hour-long mix for Hunger TV magazine. As you might gather from the list of artists on the tracklist below (Toro Y Moi, Nosaj Thing, James Blake), he leans hard on the chill side of things for this one. Stream/download it!

Mixtape for Hunger TV Tracklist:
Nosaj Thing – Aquarium
Lapalux – Guuurl
Sepalcure – See Me Feel Me
James Blake – I Mind
Aphx Twin – Xtal
Gabriele Aplin – Please Don’t Say You Love Me (Cyril Hahn Remix)
New Look – Nap on the Bow
Gerry Read – Evidence
Toro y Moi – Say That
Daphni – Yes I Know
George Fitzgerald – Child
Anaxander – Antoinette
Faye – Water Against the Rocks (Hnny Remix)
Romare – The Blues
Sirmo – Make Your Body (Broke One Remix)
Miguel – Adorn (Groundislava & Benedek Cool Mix)

’Cyril Hahn Mixtape for Hunger TV’

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Electronic

Ghost Beach – Tear Us Apart (Chad Valley Remix)

Posted by michelleg - February 28, 2013

What happens when New York’s Ghost Beach gets remixed by synth-pop connoisseur Chad Valley? You get one hell of a slick and shiny new tune, full of heart and sweet bubblegum infectiousness. Check out the “Tear Us Apart” remix below, which will be included on the electronica duo’s upcoming Modern Tongues Remix EP featuring other renditions from folks like Gigamesh, Summer Heart and Penguin Prison. Enjoy!

’Ghost Beach – Tear Us Apart (Chad Valley Remix)’

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via PMA

[Album Stream] Rhye – Woman

Posted by michelleg - February 27, 2013

After severely overplaying Rhye‘s much-lauded singles “Open” and “The Fall” the last few months, I’ve finally got something new to obsess over: the R&B duo’s new album, Woman. It’s streaming in full right now! If you dig Sade-like sensuality, or if you’re just in need of something chill and soothing to unwind to, look no further. Pick it up when it officially drops March 5th via Loma Vista.

Stream Rhye’s Woman via Pitchfork.

’Open’

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[Indie Pop] Psychic Twin – Dream State

Posted by michelleg - February 27, 2013

Chicago-based outfit Psychic Twin serve up a deliciously sweet pop treat in the form of the aptly-titled “Dream State”. A new track off their upcoming Strangers 7″ (out March 5th via Polyvinyl Records), it features a gentle bouncy weightlessness, sparkly synths and the airy, romantic vocals of Erin Fein (formerly of the indie rock band Headlights).

’Psychic Twin – Dream State’

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French Horn Rebellion – Girls (feat. JD Samson and Fat Tony)

Posted by michelleg - February 27, 2013

For all the ladies and folks who love the ladies, this one’s for you. New York’s own French Horn Rebellion team up with Southern rapper Fat Tonny and JD Samson (of Le Tigre and MEN fame) on this explosive electro-pop party track that pays a little tribute to the wonderful female species. Turn it up loud and get down.

’Girls (feat. JD Samson and Fat Tony)’

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[NEW] AlunaGeorge – Attracting Flies

Posted by michelleg - February 27, 2013

Fast rising UK duo AlunaGeorge have unveiled a new track called “Attracting Flies” and it’s quite the palpitating electro-indie tune, especially when you take into account the oh-so catchy chorus and Aluna’s always alluring, yet still commanding vocals. The song is off the pair’s highly-anticipated forthcoming debut album, Body Music, due out July 1st. According to their Soundcloud, remixes can be expected from folks like Baauer and S-Type — stay tuned!

’Attracting Flies’

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