Monthly Archive: April 2010

LCD SOUNDSYSTEM – THIS IS HAPPENING (Electro/Punk/Indie – US)

James Murphy

Three years after their last LP, LCD Soundsystem are back with a new album: This Is Happening. The band, spearheaded by producer James Murphy (co-founder of New York City electro-dance label DFA Records), is coming on strong with their new …

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ROBYN – BODY TALK (Electro/RobotPop – Sweden)

Robyn

Robyn, the Swedish singer who once initiated the new wave of synth-driven robot-pop, is now gearing up for the release of her new three piece album project, “Body Talk”.

BATTLES – MIRRORED (Experimental Rock – US)

Battles

American experimental rock band Battles was formed in New York City in 2002 by John Stanier (drums), Ian Williams (guitar/keys), Dave Konopka (guitar) and Tyondai Braxton (guitar/keys/vox). After releasing a string of EPs between 2004 and 2006, the band released …

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FUJIYA & MIYAGI – PAPER AIRPLANES (Electronica/Alt – UK)

Fujiya & Miyagi

Brighton-based band Fujiya & Miyagi was formed in 2000. Strange name for an English band? As explained by David Best (lead vocalist but also guitarist and keyboardist), the name comes from the movie ‘The Karate Kid’

saturday nite with… PENGUIN PRISON

Penguin Prison

Penguin Prison is Chris Glover from New York. To help push the release of the “The Worse It Gets”, his new single, a bunch of official remixes have been circulating around the internet. The remixes included here are by RAC …

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SOMETHING A LA MODE – 5AM (Electro/Club – France)

SomethingALaMode

Thomas Roussel and Yannick Grandjean are Something A La Mode, a Parisian duo that recently released their first album. SomethingALaMode (aka SALM) is a rare mix of strings and electro, brought to us by two classically trained musicians who are …

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VICTOR BERMON – ARRIVING AT NIGHT (Electronica/Jazz – Australia)

Victor Bermon

After Telefon Tel Aviv or Radicalfashion, here is a new addition to Hefty Records’ roster of minimalist experimental electronica: Victor Bermon, a very talented musician from the land down under. This Australian electronic composer  released his debut album, Arriving at …

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KIT – ANIMALS (Electro/Indie – France)

KiT

KIT is an electropop jewel! Their music effortlessly combines careless pop melodies and dark electronica undertones. This Paris-based band have just released their first official EP and it’s pretty impressive! The Animals EP includes the original track, “Animals” and seven …

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