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[Indie Pop] Still Corners – Heart of Fools

Posted by michelleg - January 14, 2013

A few months ago we heard “Fireflies” from Tessa Murray & Greg Hughes, aka London’s pop duo Still Corners. The track was the A-side to their recently-released 7″. This week, we get to hear its companion piece, “Heart of Fools”. This B-side is much more toned down and almost lullaby-like, but it is just as enchanting and dreamy as their previous material. Murray’s vocals are especially worth noting; her phrases are like soft whispers that ever so soothingly caress the ear — it doesn’t even matter what she says, we’ll fall in love either way.

’Hearts of Fools’

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Lana Del Rey – Summertime Sadness (Cedric Gervais Remix)

Posted by michelleg - January 14, 2013

Remember when LDR had all that media backlash last year? Thankfully, we’ve all moved on from that and are simply enjoying the music. I mean, if it wasn’t for her, we wouldn’t have this awesome remix from US producer Cedric Gervais (who actually just played Denver’s Beta Nightclub on Saturday). It’s a pretty flawless track, so I’ll just let you get to it:

’Lana Del Rey – Summertime Sadness (Cedric Gervais Remix)’

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Be sure to visit Cedric Gervais’ Soundcloud for more music.

[Electronica] Sir Sly – Gold

Posted by michelleg - January 14, 2013

Back in August, Los Angeles’ Sir Sly shared their stellar, absolutely catchy track “Ghost” with the world. But just as quickly as they surfaced, the trio disappeared. They went on to remain quiet for the next few months…that is, until now. Their latest song, “Gold,” is slightly darker and more aggressive than the last offering, but their knack for electronically-driven pop melodies is still alive and well, tight as ever. The bridge, in particular, is pretty riveting and full of attitude. Listen in below and here’s to hoping we hear more from these guys this year!

’Sir Sly – Gold’

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Bonus:

’Sir Sly – Where Im Going’

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[Electro Pop] MAUSI – Move

Posted by michelleg - January 13, 2013

“Move” is the brand new single from the UK’s MAUSI. Slick, synthy, and colorful, it’s the perfect smooth party jam, full of disco & funky bits and straight up, Grade-A electro pop flavor. Not only does the music get you going, but the lyrics themselves are pretty damn good motivators:

“You’ve got to dance like you want to dance, you’ve got to feel like it like nobody sees. You’ve got to move like you want to move, you’ve got to sing like you want…”

These guys sure know how to sell the dance floor. Check it out below. “Move” will be available via Loose Lips this March. Stay tuned — MAUSI are definitely ones to watch this year.

’M O V E’

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[NEW] Toro y Moi – Lyin (Pt. 1-4)

Posted by michelleg - January 11, 2013

Today, Chaz Bundick, aka Toro y Moi, has unleashed a groovy, funky fresh new track called “Lyin (Pt. 1-4). It’s got everything from jazzy samples to chillwave-y flourishes, and it doesn’t hesitate to switch things up at a moment’s notice. The cut is off an exclusive 7” split single between Toro and Dog Bite, who will hit the road together soon. The single will be available on each of the dates, and digitally January 29th.

’Toro Y Moi – Lyin (Pt. 1
4)’

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Toro y Moi’s new album, Anything In Return, comes out January 22nd via Carpark Records.

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[Indie] Sibille Attar – Come Night (Prod. by Björn Yttling of Peter, Björn and John)

Posted by michelleg - January 11, 2013

You guys remember the awesome Swedish indie rock group Peter, Björn and John, right? Of course you do! Here, the band’s Björn Yttling lends his production chops to indie pop artist and fellow Swede Sibille Attar on her latest song “Come Night”. Full of punchy percussion and effects, pretty piano, and sweet pop melodies, it’s a light, yet energetic track to keep on your playlists for days to come. Be sure to also check out its official music video here.

’Sibille Attar – Come Night’

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“Come Night” is off the forthcoming album, Sleepyhead, out February 20th on Stranded Records.

[Experimental] Fol Chen – 200 Words

Posted by michelleg - January 11, 2013

Los Angeles’ electro/indie pop group Fol Chen plan to release their fourth LP, The False Alarms, this Spring. Today, we get a first taste of that album with “200 Words,” a tune that seems made for secret late night rendezvous. Slinky and seductive, it moves alongside slow beats and even lower synth work, led by Sinosa Loa’s hypnotic vocals. Check out the dark and sexy track below.

’Fol Chen – 200 Words’

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Fol Chen’s The False Alarms drops March 19th via Asthmatic Kitty.