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SAMEBLOD – UR ROAD (Chillwave/SynthPop – Sweden)

Synthpop duo Sameblod was formed in 2011 by Mikael Mattison (raised in the small town of Boden in Sweden) and Frederick Rundqvist (raised in the world metropolis of San Francisco). They bring together wild nature …

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MAMMALS – MOVE SLOWER (Folk/Chillwave – Australia)

Mammals is the solo project of 23-year-old singer songwriter Guy Brown. Equally influenced by Radiohead, Bon Iver and Jeff Buckley, he creates an elegant mix of folk and ambient electronica, with gorgeous vocal harmonies and …

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GIVERS – CEILING OF PLANKTON (Indie/Pop – US)

After the sweeping success of their 2011 debut album In Light, released in June 2011 via Glassnote Records, Louisiana indie outfit Givers keep distilling their feel-good brand of bouncy pop with new single “Ceiling of …

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WE’LL MAKE IT RIGHT – LITTLE THINGS (Alternative/Indie/Pop – Netherlands)

In January 2009 Dutch singer/songwriter Benny Sings invited an interesting crew of friends for a recording session in the luxurious Lloyd Hotel in Amsterdam. The resulting songs were gathered in the combo’s debut album In …

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JAVELIN – CANYON CANDY (HipHop/Electronica – US)

Based in Brooklyn, alternative hip-hop production duo Javelin is back with a new EP, which feels more like an album: Canyon Candy EP. Released last April on David Byrne’s label Luaka Bop, this new record …

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SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM – REMIXES (Electro – Australia)

Sneaky Sound System is a Sydney-based dance act consisting of Black Angus (guitars and production) and Connie Mitchell (vocals). The original line-up included MC Double D but the band announced in September that he was …

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HOT CHIP – IN OUR HEADS (Electro/Disco/Pop – UK)

British indie electro crew Hot Chip are back with, In Our Heads, an 11-track album which may well be their strongest effort to date. Released on Domino Records last June 12, the band’s fifth studio …

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GUI BORATTO – TAKE MY BREATH AWAY (Minimal/Electronica – Brazil)

If you love electronic tunes that think outside the box, then look no further than Gui Boratto. After teasing us for two years with a string of singles and remixes, this Brazilian DJ/producer is presenting …

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JOHN GRANT – PALE GREEN GHOSTS (Indie – US)

May 22, 2013

American singer-songwriter John Grant recently released his second solo effort, Pale Green Ghosts, which is the follow up to 2010′s Queen of Denmark, recorded with Midlake. The new album shows a whole new side of Grant’s musical prowess, mainly due to the input of producer Biggi Veir (best known as a member of Iceland’s electronic collective Gus Gus). Check out the title track below…

John Grant – Pale Green Ghosts (Xinobi Remix)

Portuguese producer Xinobi was brought on board to remix the title track “Pale Green Ghosts” and the result is a disco-infused dancefloor filler with a funky bass line. John Grant and his label Bella Union loved the remix so much they decided to give it away as free download to support the beginning of his world tour.

For more info and music, check out Grant’s official site or Facebook. You can buy the new album on

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THE PRESETS – FALL (Electro/SynthPop – Australia)

May 17, 2013

After the success of previous singles “Promises” and “Ghosts”, Aussie duo The Presets are releasing a killer remix EP for the song “Fall”, taken off their critically acclaimed album Pacifica. Julian Hamilton explains that this song “celebrates love wherever you find it” and was inspired by a story “about a gay woman whose mother wouldn’t accept her homosexuality. The line ‘two soft bodies, all the way to hell’ was something the mother had said to her daughter.”

The Presets – Fall

The remix package features a suite of amazing reworks by Hook N Sling, Tomas Barfod, Ta-Ku, Alan Braxe, Erick Rincon and SymbolOne, alongside an alt mix by The Presets.

 The Presets – Fall (Erick Rincon Remix)

Check out the band’s official site or Facebook. Buy their music on The Presets

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PARRA FOR CUVA – FADING NIGHTS (House – Germany)

May 14, 2013

To celebrate the first sunny days of spring, up-and-coming German electronic music producer Nicolas Janco, aka Parra for Cuva, is releasing a brand new EP featuring collaborations with fellow producer Mr Gramo and vocalist Anna Naklab. The 3-track EP, titled Fading Nights, strikes a perfect balance between pop, deep house, ambient and minimal. Naklab’s beautiful heartfelt vocals sound mellow and soothing against the backdrop of hypnotizing beats, soaring melodies and ethereal synths.

Equally influenced by Italian avant-garde pianist Ludovico Einaudi and British musician/DJ Bonobo, Parra for Cuva started his musical training with two years of piano improvisation lessons, but quickly moved on to electronic music. After relocating to Berlin, he bought his first digital audio workstation and recorded his a few piano compositions. Now backed by French hip label Délicieuse Records he is ready to share his tunes with the world , so give yourself a treat and check it out!

A remix EP is in the works and should be out soon. To stay in the loop, follow Parra for Cuva on Facebook. Buy his music on Beatport or

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VIDEO : RÓISÍN MURPHY – SIMULATION (House – Ireland)

May 8, 2013

Irish electro/house icon Róisín Murphy returns to the dance floor with the track “Simulation”, a slow pumping jam, with a vintage disco glimmer, released in late 2012 via Munich-based imprint Permanent Vacation. Produced by Richard Barratt, the song develops an enormously captivating effect over 12 minutes with a constantly swelling beat and vocal performance.

The official release includes a remix by fellow Irish man and rising star of house music Mano Le Tough, as well as a shorter dub version provided by Eric Kupper.

Follow Róisín Murphy on Facebook and buy her music on

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MNDR – FEED ME DIAMONDS (SynthPop – US)

May 5, 2013

MNDR, aka Amanda Warner and Peter Wade, first teamed up in 2008 after discovering a mutual love of experimental pop music. Their debut album, Feed Me Diamonds, is the result of their tireless efforts to translate raw emotions into music that grooves without excess glitter. The title track is a throbbing passionate song, which Warner says is directly influenced by performance artist Marina Abramovic.

The single comes with remixes by Gutter Brothers, Safety Scissors, Killgore, Oliver Nelson, RAC and many more…

If you like what you hear, you should probably check out MNDR’s previous singles “#1 in Heaven” and “Cut me Out”. As a bonus, here is a remix the pair recently produced for queer punk art band Ssion.

For more info, check out the band’s Facebook or go to the official site. You can buy all the music on MNDR

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COASTAL CITIES – ENTROPIC (Indie/Pop – UK)

May 3, 2013

Young indie pop 5-piece Coastal Cities have announced the release of their new double A-side single “Entropic” / “Nothing Ever Changes”, out June 3 on Once Upon A Time Records. The first song to surface “Entropic” is a fresh and addictive track which has summer vibes pumping through its veins. It was produced by Hugh Worskett (Delphic) and mixed by Adrian Bushby (The Rapture, Two Door Cinema Club).

Coastal Cities – Entropic

Coastal Cities boast a sound fuelled by jagged funked-up guitars, 80′s tinged keyboard riffs and upbeat summer vibes, delivering a fantastic mix of indie rock and pop with dance inclinations. Their previous releases, “Relief” and “Think Tank”, saw them gain some impressive radio airplay and with this new single, they are bound to impress further as they show the world their very own take on UK indie.

Over the next couple of months Coastal Cities will be performing a handful of shows in and around the UK to support the release of their new single. Find out more on Facebook and buy the music on

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AMARANTE – UDANA PRANA (Indie/Folk – US)

May 1, 2013

Husband and wife duo Amarante, aka Jysi and Josh Hewitt, have been creating, recording and producing their music themselves in Fresno, CA, since 2011. Their new album Udana Prana opens the door to new musical directions, adding touches of folk and hints of acoustic pop to their subdued ambient sound.

Amarante – The Manic

Backed by echoing guitars and understated drums, Josh and Jysi’s perfectly harmonised vocals create a warm and intimate ambiance, effortlessly drawing the listener deep into their lyrical world. Whether listening to the whole album or playing selected songs on repeat, the duo’s twinkling melodies, occasional flourishes of vocal splendor and utter sincerity are sure to delight even the most discerning

For more info, go to Amarante’s Facebook. Stream Udana Prana on SoundCloud or get your own copy on their Bandcamp.

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MOUNT KIMBIE – MADE TO STRAY (Electronica – UK)

April 28, 2013

British duo Mount Kimbie have a new album all wrapped up and ready to go! Cold Spring Fault Less Youth is due for release on May 27th 2013 on Warp Records and the first cut from the new record is “Made To Stray”, possibly their best and most hypnotic track to date. It comes with a trippy, psychedelic video produced by Australian artist Leif Podhajsky, who also designed the album’s cover art.

Mount Kimbie – Made To Stray

Note that the boys have a batch of shows planned over the coming months across Europe, the US and Canada, as well as a series of festival slots over the summer.

Follow Mount Kimbie on Facebook and stream more music on SoundCloud. Pre-order the new album on

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