ieuan “Virtual Reality” Childstar This is a great electro-pop. The stuttering way the song begins just totally pulled me, and ieuan’s breathless vocals make you sympathize with him, no matter what happens. As the artist states: The song is about … Continue Reading
Ashnikko “Blow” OK, this is the best hip hop artist I’ve heard since M.I.A. (without the politics), because she is not doing what most in the hip hop community are doing. London by way of Latvia by way of North Carolina, … Continue Reading
Parrot Dream “Light Goes (In Mines)” Light Goes What a beautiful, shimmering piece of music. Like looking at multiple reflections in a mirror, Parrot Dream is as colorful and complex as the feathers of a parrot. Formed by Christina Hansen Appel … Continue Reading
Violet Sands “Drive” Hotel I love the sound of Violet Sands. According to their publicity, “The music of Brooklyn-based Violet Sands is an ethereal soundtrack for a rite of passage, harnessing the alluring vocals of Deidre Muro, the inventive production … Continue Reading
Exit Someone “Absent Lover” Equal Trouble For a short number by two people, there is a lot going on, all great. From the wonderful ethereal vocals to the spinning keyboard sounds to that wonderful, peaceful rhythm carrying the song, the … Continue Reading
Gigamesh’s latest release Time Travel II is an undeniably exciting and addictive album full of hypnotic beats, whimsical synths, and groove’s unlike anything else out there right now. Listening to Time Travel II was pure pleasure from start to finish! Take … Continue Reading
Fjord “I Get It Now” Textures Fjord, the electro-pop band from Quebec City, dropped their new EP, Textures, on September 16th, and what a great EP it is. Having previously teased us with a killer cover of Neil Young’s, “Hey Hey (Into The … Continue Reading
ULRIKA “Oh, Sally!” EP, Phone Home With gorgeous looks, dynamic voice, and infectious dance, Swedish indiepop star, ULRIKA, has made the best new dance song for the year. You’ll be dancing around the living room or the dance floor whenever … Continue Reading
This week we’ve chosen Sky Ferreira’s electro-pop song “Lost in my Bedroom” as our song of the week. The song is very reminiscent of a Goldfrapp tune but we aren’t drawing too closely a comparison since Ferreira has a much more … Continue Reading
PLOY “Trials” Summer Songs PLOY, the duet composed of Gil Wojcik and Justin Victoria, have been releasing a song every Friday for the month of July. This is so fitting. PLOY’s sound is that perfect combination of electronic and pop, … Continue Reading
Electro/pop/dance artist Rush Midnight (aka Russ Manning) has orchestrated an elaborate box of gems with his self-titled debut album. “Fix Me Up” is instantly addictive with its mellow vocals, wobbly synth and hip beat. Check out the video for it … Continue Reading
“I just want to see us get out, when the moment comes, without a doubt,” sings Dan Whitford in his mundane, mellow and melodic voice. Cut Copy’s ethereal dance track “Lights Shine On” is our FRIdance song of the week, check … Continue Reading
Following yesterday’s premiere on Shazam, acclaimed remixer/artist RAC (aka André Allen Anjos) releases the video for his new single “Cheap Sunglasses” FT. Matthew Koma today on VEVO. Check it out HERE. The video reteams RAC with director/producer Michael Dwyer who … Continue Reading
The Danish alternative-pop act Oh Land is finally back with a new single. It’s been a few years since we’ve heard anything from this enigmatic songstress who first graced the stage of my NYC Pride event in 2010. My first … Continue Reading
Psychedelic-electro pop trio Psychic Twin recently visited the Serious Business recording studio to record a live set on Breakthru Radio Live Studio program. Following the journey from Chicago to NYC, lead singer Erin Fein talks of recording a collection of … Continue Reading