It’s been a long time coming, but it seems UK synthpop maestro Grum (born Graeme Shepherd) is finally ready to come out of hiding, and he comes bearing gifts. In less than a month, he has released three massive remixes that share a common full-on synthesizer, big room style. Perfect way to start the weekend! …
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ULTRAISTA – SMALLTALK (Ambient/Electronica – UK)
Probably best known for his production work with Radiohead, Beck or Charlotte Gainsbourg, Nigel Godrich is also a respected musician that you’ve probably seen playing guitar and synths with Thom Yorke’s Atoms For Piece ensemble. Lately he’s been working with L.A. drummer/producer Joey Waronker and London artist Laura Bettinson on a new mysterious project called …
CITIZENS! – CAROLINE (Indie/Pop – UK)
Citizens! are five handsome London boys who make songs with a panoramic view. Warm, welcoming, traditional, as classy as marble… Icing on cake they are produced by Alex Kapranos (aka Franz Ferdinand’s frontman)! The band recently announced details of their forthcoming debut album, Here We Are, to be released on May 28 via Kitsuné. Ahead …
POLARSETS – EXOTICA (Indie/Pop – UK)
Polarsets are Rob Howe (vocals, Guitar), Mickey Smith (bass) and James Rudd (drums), three lads from Newcastle, England. Their uplifting brand of indie pop relies on fast-paced guitars, playful vocals and synths galore to give the mix its dancey electro edge. Sometimes reminiscent of Two Door Cinema Club, Fenech Soler or a younger version of Friendly Fires, Polarsets have a …
CELSIUS – SUPER FM (House/Electro – UK)
Celsius is a London-based electro house act active since 2011. Not much else is known about the artist behind this mysterious moniker, but one thing is for sure: his debut EP, Super FM, is already earning rave reviews across the board. With early support from the likes of Annie Mac, Zombie Disco Squad, Perseus, Ben …
PUNKS JUMP UP – MR OVERTIME (SynthPop/Electro – UK)
Swedish/British duo Punks Jump Up have been around for quite some time now, relentlessly pumping out club bangers for their fans’ utmost pleasure. After the success of their early 2012 hit “Get Down”, Joe and David stick to their guns with their new funky single “Mr Overtime” featuring none other than Chromeo‘s Dave 1 on …
DEMS – INNER O (Electronica/Pop – UK)
On the heels of their UK tour support for rising star Azealia Banks, London-based trio Dems recently unveiled their new double A-side single “Inner O / Bridesmaid”. Helmed by musician/producer Dan Moss, joined by multi-instrumentalists David Gardener and Duncan Mann, Dems keep distilling their very personal brand of electronica mixed with wonderfully blissed-out guitars, atmospheric …
WAVE MACHINES – COUNTING BIRDS (Experimental – UK)
Three years after their cult album Wave If You’re Really There, Liverpool-based indie electro outfit Wave Machines are finally back with their haunting new single “Counting Birds” and they’ve decided to make it completely downloadable for free on their SoundCloud, for a limited time only. “Counting Birds” reveals the band’s darker side, it is more nuanced …










