Shy Child will be back March 1st with a new album entitled Liquid Love. They've generously released their first single, "Criss Cross", which features a longer form composition and LCD Soundsystem-like patience!
Shy Child - Criss Cross
Shy Child official site
Shy Child on MySpace
Labels: DANCE, ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP, INDIE ROCK, SHY CHILD
Digits is an electronic indie pop artist from Toronto. Musically, it sounds like Erlend Oye fronting a cross between Alaska In Winter and The Postal Service! Enjoying it right now as I attempt to get into my evening groove. Digits' debut album, Hold It Close, is out now.
Digits - Going To Age
Digits - Nonstop
Digits official site
Labels: DIGITS, ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP
Previously, we showed you the video for the new Wallpaper single. The good news is now you can download the song for free! I've been jamming to this track for the past month, so let's get the dance party started!
Wallpaper - I Got Soul, I'm So Wasted
Wallpaper on MySpace
Labels: DANCE, ELECTRONIC, HIP-HOP, INDIE POP, WALLPAPER
Here's the official video for "I Got Soul (I'm So Wasted)" by Wallpaper! Very exited for this album...Doodoo Face comes out next Tuesday, 9/22!
Wallpaper on MySpace
Labels: DANCE, ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP, VIDEO, WALLPAPER
Back from the northwest with some fresh music! You need to check out No-Fi Soul Rebellion - it's a crazy mix of Ghostland Observatory, Prince, and MGMT. Saw a live show by these guys and was blown away by their live performance. If you ever get the chance, go see 'em!
No-Fi Soul Rebellion - Brother Lupine
No-Fi Soul Rebellion official site
No-Fi Soul Rebellion on MySpace
Labels: DANCE, ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP, NO-FI SOUL REBELLION
Recently I've been grooving to the instrumental hip-hop, dub-step-ish stylings of Boy 8-Bit. There's something energetic, but soothing about it. I first discovered him through his remix work, but now I'm starting to see the brilliance of his solo stuff!
Boy 8-Bit - Baltic Pine
Boy 8-Bit on MySpace
Labels: BOY 8-BIT, DANCE, ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP
Daniel Johnson has experienced a wide spectrum in his musical career - grinding it out on the road, brushes with major labels, and critical success. Do anything for a long enough time without breakthrough, and at some point we all get tired of butting our heads up against the ceiling and consider quitting.
Unfortunately, Daniel got to this point and quit his longtime band, Judah Johnson, and took an indefinite hiatus from making music. However, over time he began to miss what attracted him to it in the first place, and began attacking it from a different angle - electronically. The result is a gorgeous, lush, and fully fleshed out blend of rock, electronic, and soul.
Daniel - Goodbye Silhouette
Daniel official site
Daniel on MySpace
Labels: DANIEL, ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP
M83 has given White Lies' "Nothing To Give" the remix treatment, and it's turned out quite brilliantly! They've nudged the moody original into the 80's and Tears For Fears territory...
White Lies official site
White Lies on MySpace
Labels: ELECTRONIC, INDIE ROCK, M83, REMIX, WHITE LIES
Passion Pit is the latest indie-electro-pop sensation that's sweeping the nation! Upon quick inspection, I detect hints of MGMT (that yearning feeling), Empire Of The Sun (electro melancholy), and Cut Copy (clubby goodness). Their debut album, Manners, comes out next tuesday, 5/19!
Passion Pit - Sleepyhead
Passion Pit on MySpace
Labels: ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP, PASSION PIT
Recently, I've been really enjoying the electro-dub stylings of Solid Gold. Generally, sort of downbeat electronica in the vein of Hot Chip. Totally good music to chill to.
Solid Gold - Who You Gonna Run To?
Solid Gold on MySpace
Labels: DUB, ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP, SOLID GOLD
Hot Chip recently covered Joy Division's "Transmission" for the War Child Heroes compilation. Pick it up today and help a great cause!
Hot Chip - Transmission (Joy Division Cover)
Hot Chip official site
Hot Chip on MySpace
Labels: COVER, DANCE, ELECTRONIC, HOT CHIP, INDIE POP, JOY DIVISION
Went to a birthday party last weekend, had the pleasure of seeing Wallpaper perform. They brought the party for sure, channeling late 80's and early 90's hip hop, but with some more electronic sounds and vocoder action!
Wallpaper - Evrytm We Do It
Wallpaper on MySpace
Labels: DANCE, ELECTRONIC, HIP-HOP, INDIE POP, WALLPAPER
Well, I think the set went pretty well last night. Here's a copy of the mix if you couldn't make it out! It's a little heavier than what I might normally spin, but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless...
Bloc Party - Ares (Villains Remix)
datA - Rapture (Kids At The Bar Remix)
Vitalic - La Rock 01
Buck 65 - Kennedy Killed The Hat (MSTRKRFT Dance Remix)
Hadouken! - Crank It Up
Designer Drugs - Back Up In This (Le Castle Vania, Computer Club and Rrrump Remix)
Simian Mobile Disco - Hustler
The Rapture - House Of Jealous Lovers (The Disco Villains Remix)
Yuksek - Tonight
Fukkk Off - Rave Is King (Le Castle Vania Remix)
The Black Ghosts - Any Way You Choose To Give It (Boy 8-Bit Remix)
Klaxons - Gravity's Rainbow (Soulwax Remix)
Crystal Castles - Love And Caring
Brazilian Girls - Jique [MSTRKRFT Remix]
Daft Punk - Around the World (Killdahype Remix)
Ghosthustler - Busy Busy Busy
Death From Above 1979 - Blood On Our Hands (Justice Remix)
Shy Child - Astronaut
Let's Sexy Fighting - Mix 04/09/09
Labels: DANCE, ELECTRONIC, INDIE ROCK, REMIX
The new Junior Boys album, Begone Dull Care, was released yesterday. Sounds like the boys are still doing their cold and sexy electronic pop thing, except the tiniest bit happier! "Hazel" is giving me sort of a Howard Johnson vibe...
Junior Boys - Hazel
Junior Boys official site
Junior Boys on MySpace
Labels: DANCE, ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP, JUNIOR BOYS
Well, the time has come - Let's Sexy Fighting is going to be DJing between sets at Annie's Social Club in SF this Thursday night, supporting King Loses Crown, Death Valley High, and DJ KRRTEZZ. Prepping my electro-rock set - don't know if this one is going to make it, but it's a catchy remix!
The Virgins - Rich Girls (The Twelves Remix)
The Virgins official site
The Twelves on MySpace
Labels: DANCE, ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP, REMIX, THE TWELVES, THE VIRGINS
Air France, who seldom do remixes, have decided to remix Friendly Fires' "Skeleton Boy". As expected, they take the taut dance rock of the original and transform it into a sunny, swedish beach jam.
Friendly Fires - Skeleton Boy (Air France Remix) [Pitchfork]
Air France on MySpace
Friendly Fires on MySpace
Labels: AIR FRANCE, ELECTRONIC, FRIENDLY FIRES, INDIE POP, REMIX
It's raining cats and dogs over here. Ugh. I don't really want to go outside. Anyway, I got just the band/track here to counter your seasonal depression..."Friends Like These" by Mobius Band! When I hear this song, I picture a heat wave threatening to melt a glacier...or something.
Mobius Band - Friends Like These
Mobius Band official site
Mobius Band on MySpace
Labels: ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP, INDIE ROCK, MOBIUS BAND
The Mae Shi have taken TMZ's audio feed of Christian Bale freaking out on the set of "Terminator Salvation" and turned it into a catchy tune! Check it out. Way to be johnny on the spot!
Also, I highly recommend listening to the audioclip on TMZ. It's insane.
The Mae Shi - R U Professional? (4 Xtian)
The Mae Shi official site
The Mae Shi on MySpace
Labels: COMEDY, ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP, THE MAE SHI, VIDEO
Exciting day yesterday...go Steelers! But alas, back to reality. Today we have the interesting melting pot of Vulture Realty. Their sound is part Dodos, part Republic Tigers, and part Of Montreal. Folk meets experimental meets lap-pop. It's brilliant!
Their EP, We Are Vultures, is available for a free download here! Or if you prefer to support these fine young men, purchase it from Amazon MP3.
Vulture Realty - The Joke
Vulture Realty on MySpace
Vulture Realty on MySpace
Labels: ELECTRONIC, EXPERIMENTAL, FOLK, INDIE POP, VULTURE REALTY
So recently I've been really digging Air France. They're a Swedish duo that makes beach-y, mostly instrumental pop music. Sounds familiar, right? I might like these guys unfairly due to their similarities to Studio...
I digress though, check out "No Way Down" (even though we're still a long way from summer)!
Air France - No Way Down
Air France on MySpace
Labels: AIR FRANCE, ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP
