Tag Archive: synthpop

THE PRESETS – FALL (Electro/SynthPop – Australia)

The Presets

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. …

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MNDR – FEED ME DIAMONDS (SynthPop – US)

MNDR

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 …

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VACATIONER – GOOD AS NEW (Synth/DreamPop – US)

Vacationer

Formed in early 2011 as a side project for singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Kenny Vasoli, Vacationer is a unique combination of hypnotic electronic beats, soft vocals and serenity-inducing sonic arrangements. Think of it as Beach House meets the Balearic vibe of Washed Out, sprinkled with the playfulness of Body Language. Following the success of his critically acclaimed debut …

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VIDEO : PIGEON – ENCOUNTERS (SynthPop – Australia)

Pigeon are a five piece live electronic/dance/pop group based in Brisbane, Australia. They released their second EP, Fortunes, at the end of 2012, followed by headline and support tours with Van She and Tijuana Cartel, and a nomination for a Queensland Music Award. The band recently shared a brand new video, directed by Matthew Earl and …

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CHAD VALLEY – YOUNG HUNGER (Balearic/Pop – UK)

Chad Valley

Born from Oxford’s famously innovative artistic community, Chad Valley is the solo project of Hugo Manuel, who you may recognise as the frontman of UK band Jonquil. Over the past three years, he has released a string of laid-back Balearic influenced EPs that “recreate the feeling of being on the beach”. On his debut album, Young Hunger, the …

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JUPITER – JUICY REMIXES (ElectroPop – France)

Parisian duo Jupiter just put out a wonderful remix album featuring reworks of songs taken from their 2012 debut album Juicy Lucy. Released on French indie label Grand Blanc, Juicy Remixes features no less than 15 brand spanking new versions of some of the band’s best tracks! So get your dancing shoes because the party is on! Featuring …

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FENECH SOLER – MAIYU (Electro/Synth – UK)

Fenech Soler

Fenech Soler recently wrapped up a four-date mini tour around the UK, where they got a chance to play their new songs live, and they are now ready to launch their brand new tune “Maiyu”, a slick synth-blasted piece of electronic pop. Following the critical success of their 2010 debut album and the amazing response …

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LITTLE BOOTS – MOTORWAY (SynthPop – UK)

Little Boots (Photo by Daniel Sannwald)

Little Boots releases a brand new tune taken off her sophomore album Nocturnes, coming May 2013. The song is called “Motorway” and it is produced by superstar producer Tim Goldsworthy. “Motorway” is a lovely blend of disco pop and 90s house music, featuring glitzy synths, lush textures and a killer sing along chorus. Stream it below …

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