Posts Tagged ‘electropop’

FLORRIE – CALL 911 (Electro/Synth/Pop – UK)

Jul 15th, 10 / 1 Comment

UK-born drummer, singer and songwriter Florrie Arnold is on fire! Ever since she released her first single last February, ”Call 911″ remixed by none other than star producer Fred Falke, Florrie has been in the eye of the storm. New remixes of her songs keep popping up online all the time and best of all: it’s all free! Indeed, Florrie has decided to release all her tracks and remixes via her official site without charge.

Florrie – Call 911 (Florrie Remix)

Florrie’s brand of bubble-gum pop with a housey twist has caught the attention of many renowned producers, including Fred Falke and Bit Funk, who have both collaborated with her. Most recently, her track “Call 911″ was featured on the new Kitsune/Ponystep compilation, out since July 5th.

Florrie – Call 911 (BeatauCue Remix-JBAG edit)

The 21 year old Brit may be young but she’s no newcomer. She started playing the drums when she was seven and picked up her first guitar at age twelve. Florrie also sings and writes her own songs.  For her solo debut, she is backed by UK production house Xenomania (famous for their work with Kylie or Pet Shop Boys), where started as a session drummer in 2008. In the past two years, she has played over a hundred gigs, including world-famous Glastonbury festival, and BBC Radio One’s Live Lounge.

Florrie – Come Back to Mine (Jaxon Remix)

Florrie is currently busy readying her debut album and perfecting her sound. So expect plenty more shiny electro anthems from her in the next few months… For more info, head over to Florrie’s ofiicial site or MySpace.

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saturday nite with… LYKKE LI

Jul 10th, 10 / 4 Comments

For the past two years or so, Swedish songstress Lykke Li has been a mainstay of every electro music blog around the world. Ever since the release of her debut album, Youth Novels, Li’s sweet and sour compositions have been a constant source of inspiration for producers and DJs, with new remixes popping up every second day…

The album itself is pretty eclectic and features a rather wide range of beats. Produced by Björn Yttling (of Peter Bjorn and John) and Lasse Mårtén, Youth Novels draws on the more subtle aspects of indie pop and dance music to create a sound that is mostly poppy, with an electronic twist. Lykke Li’s quirky personality shines through the fourteen tracks of the album. Definitely a winning debut!

As said before, Li’s songs have been revisited by some of the best DJs and producers (Fred Falke, Villains,  CSS, Death To The Throne, Metronomy) and here is a handpicked selection of remixes for your aural pleasure…

Lykke Li – Breaking It Up (Punks Jump Up Remix)

Lykke Li – Dance Dance Dance (Grandtheft Remix)

Likke Li – Little Bit (Gigamesh Remix)

If you like what you hear, head over to MySpace for more music and recent updates. Buy Likke Li’s album and singles on Lykke

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NIGHTWAVES – REMIXES (Electro/Dreamwave/Synthpop – US)

Jul 5th, 10 / 0 Comments

Californian electro outfit NightWaves are part of the Binary collective and as such they are at the forefront of Los Angeles’ burgeoning synthpop scene.

In their bright-like-neon electro tunes, Kyle Petersen and Josh Legg recreate a sound that could easily have been recorded in a New York studio in the 80s. Nostalgic lyrics and soaring synth chords bring us back to the heyday of dreamwave and synthpop.

NightWaves – She’s Electric (House Of Nada Mix)

NightWaves – Fascination (BitFunk Remix)

On the heels of their two widely praised first singles (“Fascination” and “She’s Electric”),  NightWaves released the Sweet Carrie EP last April. The download bundle includes the original track and comes packed with stellar remixes by the likes of Alfa, Lexicondon, Walter Sobcek and Beaumont. The version you can listen to just below is a wicked remix by French duo Walter Sobcek. In their rework of “Sweet Carrie” they totally bring out the dance potential of the track. They turn this romantic retro ballad into a smashing dreamwave hymn.

Nightwaves – Sweet Carrie (Walter Sobcek Remix)

For the pleasure of their ever-growing fan base, NightWaves recently announced that they’re currently writing their first full length record, which will hopefully be released before the end of 2010. In the meantime, you can show NightWaves some love on MySpace and buy their singles on Nightwaves

As a bonus here is an old NightWaves track from 2008: “Even Money” remixed by Fabian.. Enjoy!

NightWaves – Even Money (Fabian Remix)

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ANNIE – SONGS REMIND ME OF YOU (Disco/Pop – Norway)

Jun 30th, 10 / 0 Comments

It’s been a while since we last heard about Norwegian electropop princess Annie but the wait is over and we’re in for a treat today. It turns out Annie is back with a new release, available for download now on Songs

Although technically “Songs Remind Me Of You” is not a new track, it has been remixed by Australian disco band The Swiss and Sydney-based veteran DJ Donnie Sloan and the result is just mind-blowing! Annie’s soft vocals are carried by strong drums and shooting synths that will make your head bob and your feet tap.

For those of you who don’t know Annie yet, she is a chart-friendly electropop singer songwriter who got her breakthrough in 2005 with her unforgettable single “Heartbeat”. Her first album, Anniemal, was, as Annie likes to call it, ‘pop with strange edges’ and it was praised by critics and bloggers alike.

On her second album, Don’t Stop, this ‘pop with strange edges’ is also pop with twists and eccentricities so surprising that the tunes persistently demand a double take. With collaborators including Richard X (Róisín Murphy, M.I.A) Paul Epworth (Tracey Thorn, Friendly Fires) or Xenomania (Kylie Minogue, Sugababes), Annie has put together a solid collection of schizophrenic pop numbers that blend all the genres she is so fond of. Check out how Skatebård reworked Annie’s awesome cover of 80s cult disco pop track “Two Of Hearts”…

Annie – Two of Hearts (Skatebard Remix)

Pretty cool, huh? Well, The new remix of “Songs Remind Me Of you” keeps the same disco mood but has this really upbeat happy vibe to it that makes it a perfect summery tune. Get it on Songs

Annie – Songs Remind Me Of You (The Swiss & Donnie Sloan remix)

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JUPITER – VOX POPULI (ElectroPop/Disco – France)

May 4th, 10 / 0 Comments

Put on your dancing shoes because Jupiter is back with a new single! “Vox Populi” was released last week and it’s absolutely gorgeous! The parisian electropop duo have now clearly perfected the formula for infectious disco house music (laser lights and disco ball included) and they’re back to prove it! With their magic synths, perfect beats and unmistakable 80s touch, Jupiter give us pure electro bliss.

Jupiter – Vox Populi (Lifelike Treatment)

At umstrum||music we are suckers for anything Jupiter (see HERE, HERE and HERE) and this new release just proves our point: these guys rule! Their original tracks are great (“Starlighter”, “Submarine 75″, “Chip”), but the remixes they’ve done for bands such as Two Door Cinema Club, Metronomy or KiT also show great consistency in excellence..

Metronomy – Heartbreaker (Jupiter Remix) [download HERE]

Show Jupiter some love on MySpace and vote for them on Hype Machine. And please please please buy “Vox Populi”! The download bundle only costs 1,99€ / 1,99$ on Jupiter - Vox populi

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CASSETTE CLUB – 4 ME (Electro/Pop – UK)

Apr 7th, 10 / 1 Comment

Cassette Club is a relatively newly formed UK electro duo consisting of Ben Macklin and Tom Hammond. The pair use their obsessive knowledge of all things electronic to create soulful electropop music. Sophisticated, yet irrepressibly feel-good, Cassette Club have perfected the art of electrosexy. With influences ranging from ABC to Daft Punk, Go West to Justice, Depeche Mode to MGMT, their music is like a colourful afternoon in the sun – Cassette Club style. Their latest release, “4 Me”, is now out on Eye Industries with remixes by Rock DJ and Blackstone.

Cassette Club – 4 Me (Blackstone Mix) [removed by request]

Cassette Club have also remixed many first class acts, one of them being Passion Pit. Their remix of “Sleepyhead” has been around the blogosphere for a while now but it’s so good that we can’t possibly not post it. Flawless production, nice bass and sharp synths, these guys sure have the good recipe!

Passion Pit – Sleepyhead (Cassette Club Remix)

Let’s not forget the remix they recently did for Relation. This remix of the track “Optimistic” is a personal favourite…

Relation – Optimistic (Cassette Club Later Remix)

Vote for both tracks on Hype Machine and listen to more Cassette Club tunes on their official MySpace. You can buy the full “4 Me” download package on Cassette Club - 4 Me - EP

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GRAND POPO FOOTBALL CLUB – VENOM IN THE GRASS (Indie/Electro – France)

Mar 11th, 10 / 0 Comments

Grand Popo Football Club is a French electro band created in the late 90s by Ariel Wizman and Nicolas Errera. Ariel Wizman is a well known TV anchorman, who also deejays in clubs and on Radio Nova. Nicolas Errera is a producer and a classically trained pianist, who studied at the National Conservatory in Paris.

The duo apparently adopted their unusual moniker after Wizman visited the West African village of Grand Popo to film a television programme and decided that the community was missing a football club. GPFC’s first recording appeared on the Source Lab 3 compilation in 1996, but they did not release their debut, Shampoo Victims, until 2000 (the album was re-released two years later). The hit single “Les Hommes C’est Pas Des Mecs Biens” appeared on their first album.

Grand Popo Football Club – Les Hommes C’est Pas des Mecs Biens

Over eight years after their debut, Ariel and Nicolas got back into the studio and teamed up with Tania Bruna-Rosso to make a new record, Venom In The Grass (released in February). Tania lends her voice to some of GPFC’s new material, including the first single “My Territory”. This is a great electro disco song with sweet vocals and glistening synths and it clearly shows that GPFC are back in good form.  The track has been remixed by the likes of Joakim, Krunk and Don Marciano. Check out Joakim’s vocal remix just below..

Grand Popo Football Club – My Territory (Joakim Vocal Remix)

Show Grand Popo Football Club some love on MySpace and buy their music on Le Grand Popo Football Club

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ATYPICALS – LOVE ELECTRIC SOUL (House/Club – US)

Mar 5th, 10 / 5 Comments

Hailing from Cleveland, here come the Atypicals, a young electro band led by Adam Zucker on vocals. They perform both as a full live band, with  Jacob Bergson on keyboards, James Muschler on drums and Wenzl McGowen on laptop, EWI and sax, and as a DJ duo with live elements.

Atypicals – Love Electric Soul

Atypicals offer a glorious return to the glistening synth-pop that ruled the 80s. They fuse influences of psychedelic rock, jazz, modern electropop and house into their music, creating a sound that’s both original yet familiar, infectious and highly danceable. Adam Zucker’s lush vocals, smooth and melancholic,  perfectly fit the electro beats on standout track “Love Electric Soul”.

Atypicals – Venus (DIGIRAATII Remix)

Digiraatii’s remix of “Venus” is a very nice surprise. If you remember his excellent remix of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs‘ no less amazing track “Heads Will Roll”, you will recognize his super classy disco touch. Let’s hope this remix will give Atypicals the little push they need to make it big on the blogosphere…

Check out the Atypicals’ site and show them some love on MySpace.

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CHEW LIPS – UNICORN (ElectroPop/Indie – UK)

Mar 2nd, 10 / 1 Comment

After releasing two acclaimed singles on hip Parisian label Kitsuné, British electro-pop trio Chew Lips finally released their highly anticipated debut album in January. Unicorn is a consistent pop album packed with catchy tunes and impeccable synth melodies. On this album, Tigs (vocals), James Watkins (bass, synths) and Will Sanderson (guitar, synths) teamed up with Bat For Lashes collaborator, David Kosten, who helped them craft ten slices of pitch-perfect stylish pop.

Chew Lips – Play Together

Taking cues from the 80s (think KRAFTWERK), Chew Lips is part of the current wave of girl-fronted electro bands (La Roux, Robyn, Little Boots) but their strong songwriting displays more serious ambitions that you can sense on tracks such as “Too Much Talking” or “Piano Song”, revealing a much more sensitive side of the group.

If you’ve been following this blog, you will remember Chew Lips’ first single “Solo”, which was included on U R MY DISCO // vol.3 and their subsequent hit “Salt Air”, which was given the remix treatment by French electro geniuses Jupiter…

Chew Lips – Salt Air (Jupiter Remix)

Check out the video for their new single “Seven” just below and don’t forget to visit MySpace for more info, more music and tour dates. Unicorn is available now on Chew Lips

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TESLA BOY – THE TESLA BOY EP (New Wave/SynthPop – Russia)

Feb 26th, 10 / 0 Comments

Russian trio Tesla Boy are a 80s-esque new wave / synthpop band formed in 2008 in Moscow.  Often compared to Cut/Copy and other electro bands, they are the first Russian band to get real media  attention since t.A.T.u. But the comparison stops there. Anton Sevidov (vocals/ keyboards), Dima Midborn (bass/vocals) and Boris Lifshits (drums) are three dedicated musicians with a mind of their own and a knack for good pop and powerful hooks.

Tesla Boy – Electric Lady

“Electric Lady” is taken off Tesla Boy’s first self-titled EP, released in September 2009 on Mullet Records. In their EP, the boys show how well they know their classics (think 80′s synth sounds) and offer us a good collection of delightfully retro tracks. You can purchase the EP and other Tesla Boy music on Tesla Boy

Tesla Boy also did a great job remixing “Nightdrive”, the track that got Anoraak flying the charts last year. Check it out!

Anoraak – Nightdrive With You (Tesla Boy Remix)

For more info find Tesla Boy on MySpace.

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