Despite appearances, Rebeka is not a solo artist but a duo, comprised of charismatic vocalist Iwona Skwarek and multi-instrumentalist Bartosz Szczesny. Hailing from Poznan, Poland, the pair started working together in early 2011, experimenting with textures, synths and vocals and making explosive pop with dark edges. Rebeka – Stars Rebeka’s debut single “Stars” is released on …
London-based indie trio We Have Band have a new single out! “Where Are your People” is taken off their sophomore album, Ternion, released last January via Naive. The single comes with remixes from Aashton & Swift, Eats Everything, Walls and Kinema and a slightly disturbing video directed by Alex Turvey. We Have Band – Where …
If you missed out on Flairs‘ gorgeous electro-disco number “Better Than Prince”, originally released in 2008 and re-released as a 12″ in 2009, here is a catch-up session! Mixed and co-produced by Etienne De Crécy and Alex Gopher, “Better Than Prince” is a hypnotic piece of laid-back electro carried by Flairs’ off-beat drowsy vocals, nicely …
On the heels of their Neil Young cover “Into The Black”, revealed a few weeks ago, Portland four-piece Chromatics have unveiled the video for their new track “Lady”, a smooth 80s inspired nu disco number. Directed by Alberto Rossini, the video features grainy footage and washed out images filmed live at Silver City Prom 2010, …
Sydney DJ/producer Beni has a brand new video for his high-energy dancefloor anthem “Someone Just Like You” and it’s premiering on umstrum in Europe (and Prefix in the US)! Shot in California around Joshua Tree and Death Valley and directed by Partizan’s Jared Eberhardt, the video features amazing views of the desert, kaleidoscope shots and …
Jonathan Boulet is a young musician from Sydney’s northwest suburbs, who released his self-titled debut album in 2009 via trendy Aussie label Modular. He recently resurfaced from the wilderness after a long pause to work on his second album, scheduled for release this year. While we wait for this new record, let’s rediscover the video …
This is not the first time Kiwi electropop sensation Zowie is mentioned on this blog. You might remember the explosive video for her single “Bite Back”, or maybe the irresistible beat of her most recent hit “Smash It”, released last October. You thought you’d seen it all, well think again! Let’s just go back in …
“Comme un Enfant” is the third single taken off Yelle‘s album Safari Disco Club. The video was shot last month in Montreal and directed by Jérémie Saindon. Find out more about Yelle on MySpace or visit the band’s official site. You can buy Yelle’s music on
