Let Me Seduce You

Tuesday, December 09, 2014
It was only two months ago that we met Billy Who in the audience at one of our shows and in the moment that we knew big things were going to come this Stockholm duo. They came fast onto the scene with their Scandi-pop debut, and they return stronger than ever with "I Clean My Face". From the very start your hit with ice-covered beats leading into the seductive vocals of Olivia Sandell that take you to newer heights. The production resonates with every pop hit that's surfaced from this snow covered land. It's each darkened, electronic hit that you'll find Billy Who captures a cross between ASTR and Marlene caught in the icy tides of a rushing ocean. Dive into the frozen waters of Billy Who below.

No Way Of Knowing

Tuesday, December 09, 2014

This year we have seen a massive rush of indie pop acts coming from our home territory of the Midwest ranging from the likes of Bora York and Gosh Pith. Today, we bring you Detroit-based duo Sleepless Inn with their debut music video for "Karol Simon". With the primary focus being lead songstress Laura Finlay, you are pulled into the inner workings of a hazy vortex of neon colors that'll have you stuck in a state of hallucinations. It builds onto the Phantogram-like production that plays in the back seat of the sky-soaring vocals. Just one taste of this duo and you'll be caught in their addictive, multi-colored flux. If you're dying for more you can find more of their music here, for now press play and feel that lucid high above. 

Your Words Running Through Me

Tuesday, December 09, 2014
Australia has been bustling with the most perfected pop for quite some time, and our list of acts on the rise just continues to grow. Today, we bring GRRL PAL, another one to add to that list of Aussie goodness, with their second single "Paradise". Their electronic production instantly rings with the likes of Lauraisa doused in vocal touches of Cults mixed with Crystal Castles. It's with each pulsating synth that you are pulled deeper into their electronic vortex of neon colors. GRRL PAL make sure to take you on a trip and send you miles into space. Take that journey below.

Finding Someone Else In Your Eyes

Tuesday, December 09, 2014
NYC's newest pop star RÉN hits the ground running fast and hard for the gold with her debut single "Time". All of RÉN's potential is evident from the very first notes as her luscious vocals dance delicately over the groove of multicolored guitars that float through the autumn air. It's the relaxed feel that send you into a state of leisure while she spills her inner soul into this Luca Buccellatti (Tei Shi, Yellerkin) produced track. Sit back and feel that autumn breeze on this one.

Veins Fill With Desperation

Tuesday, December 09, 2014
It was only a few weeks ago that Oyinda had every single person at our CMJ showcase entranced as she tore down the house with her blazing live set all in preparations of the release of her debut EP (out today). This also marks the release of "Restless", the final song from the EP, that flows as thick as a raging river below the still surface. It's Oyinda's delicate lyrics combined with her show stopping voice that hypnotizes you into a BANKS-like daze and has you gasping for air as she pulls you deeper into her sound. Something tells us Oyinda has a lot more up her sleeve for 2015. For now, jump head first below.

My Mind Doesn't Care

Tuesday, December 09, 2014
Back in July there was quite some noise coming from Fantastic Fantastic as they dropped their vintage-disco debut that was the best soundtrack for any grooving dance party. After leaving us for a few months, these guys are back with new B-side, "The Night", off of a single being releases this coming January. Fantastic Fantastic pick up exactly where they left us this summer with some burning synths that rush through the city streets setting fire to everything it touches. It's their disco feel that has us reminiscent of all hits back in the 70s and has us craving more from this nighttime blazing duo. Get that heat wave below. 

Throw Up Your Hands

Tuesday, December 09, 2014
Over the last year Australia has become a staple for busting out some of the biggest indie acts on the scene that all have the ability to explode onto the scene as massive super stars. Today, we bring you Love & Other Crimes from none other than the land down under with their debut single "Pray Woman" that shows us that pop music may be a big down there, but rock is still very much alive. Love & Other Crimes very much remind us of the older rock vibes that have been around for decade, which feeds all of our inner desires. It's when these guys also lace this older sound with elements of the new, your body doesn't know what is happening, but you're covered in heroin-laced lyrics that haunt every thought in your head. You'll find yourself craving more with each listen. Press play below and feed your addiction.

Keep The Fire Burning

Tuesday, December 09, 2014
After a successful run this spring at SXSW, San Fransisco artist 8th Grader has been continuing his reign of electronic tracks that clearly dive into a retro state of bliss. This last week he returned with his new track "All We Can Do" produced by another favorite of ours Carousel. 8th Grader pulls on this 70s disco funk that powers you through the fast-hitting chorus. It's the atmospheric hooks that have you addicted from the very beginning and dive you right into the verses laced with trickling guitars. The beat has that hand-clapping energy that will have you dancing on the clouds as the sun sets and the stars roll in. Feel those nostalgic vibes below.

Followed You But Couldn't Breathe

Tuesday, December 09, 2014

IYES have found themselves to be topping all of last years lists for artists to watch. Over the last year they have released a massive debut single that blew us away, a second single that made the little flame turning into a massive firestorm, and now they return with a visual for "Glow" that's bound to find itself on this years list of the best music videos. Its a full reversal of a moon-dust covered IYES restoring themselves to a cleanly perfect duo. It's an intriguing yet simple compliment to a track that is already pushing barriers allowing IYES to glow brighter in the night sky than ever before. Check out this Brighton duo shine in their video above. "Glow" is out December 22 on Love by Mistake.

Wanna Be In Love Again

Tuesday, December 09, 2014
Dreams do come true! Satchmode makes their return this week with their latest single "Hall & Oates", and we are going nuts over it. The track is literally an instant 80s movie hit that finds itself dropping in the 21st century. Since releasing their first EP, the guys have add a full live band which has found its way into their actual recordings. Still holding strong to their dancey past, Satchmode incorporated a drummer into their recording sessions and it just might be the icing on top of the cake. Its the rolling of the synth and story behind the lyrics that gets your heart racing and your feet moving. "It's about realizing that you don't love someone anymore, and that once you've fallen out of love there's no way to bring it back. You keep clinging to the relationship because you desperately want that feeling again, but you know deep down that it's gone for good." Press play below and prepare to take a trip to the 80s.

Take Control Of Me

Tuesday, December 09, 2014

We've been keeping our eyes on JMR this year as he continues to amaze us with each release. His lyrics flow off the tongue like the truest words from within that make your heart weep tears of joy. Today, we bring you a look at an unofficial video by Dillon O'Neal for JMR's latest release "Shivers" that's a perfected visual component to this already sexy track. The video is perfectly crafted to move with the flow of the track, taking things to an entirely new level. It builds on the lyrics pulling in on hazy colors that are dimmed yet vivid to your imagination. Dillon O'Neal clearly shows his excellence at his craft of photography and video in this perfect compliment to an already stellar track. Dive into it all above and be sure to keep your eyes on JMR and Dillon O'Neal. Big things to come from both. 

Sound The Alarm

Thursday, December 04, 2014
As the winter months start to set in there's this sadness of the days of summer being long gone, but today we get one last taste of the summer heat with Golden Coast dropping a steamy new track today. "Who We Are" catches you right from the start with a familiar vocal effect that similar to Joywave's "Tongues". The verses are build upon Golden Coast's sky soaring hooks that are backed by sun-laced guitars. When the chorus hits you're instantly washed under into the neon ocean being pulled into a night-driven heat that's reminiscent of a solar eclipse. Hands down you'll take one listen to this track and your body will be lifted to another dimension where you'll be embracing the sweltering heat that Golden Coast brings. Feel those neon rays below and don't miss Golden Coast making their live debut November 18th at No Vacancy .

[PREMIERE] Hearts Were Meant To Be

Thursday, December 04, 2014
What do you get when you mix a Norwegian background with the sounds of the UK? You get the mountainous sound of Ingrid Flosland. Today, we are premiering her latest single "Dare To Believe" that's powerful while remaining delicate with her perfected pop vocals. It's the roaring production that dives into the sounds of Daughter while giving us that nordic pop element that shines brighter than the sun. It's with the racing beat and the strumming of the guitars that you're lifted higher towards the sky with all of the dreams laced in between Ingrid's lyrics. Rise above it all with the premiere below. 

I Die A Thousand Times

Thursday, December 04, 2014
Earlier this year LA based singer Rilan made his debut with his steamy single "Chemical" that had the nights blowing up with each stellar note. Today, we get our second dose of Rilan that literally will send your mind into a state of shock with his lyric video for "RIP". "RIP" finds itself delivered in such a manner that the roaring 80s rock/pop vibes mix perfectly with the haunting visuals delivered on silver platter. It's all of the visual effects and the perfected track that mixes so ruthlessly that your body remains absolutely still and accepts each grungy pop stab. Rilan has perfectly crafted something so stellar that it will be haunting your dreams for months on end. Dive into the most pleasing nightmare above. 

Love Shine Down On Me

Thursday, December 04, 2014
NGAN has been providing the world with some down-tempo R&B for over a year now, but today she comes stronger than ever with "Silence". The track instantly has a lullaby-like sound as NGAN's vocals float elegantly over the clouds of a midnight sky. It's the softness of the track that makes everything about its glisten in the night like city lights bouncing off of cold air and then you get her doses of R&B style that calms your nerves. Float above the stars and into the calmness below. 

Fall To The End All

Thursday, December 04, 2014
It's been a long time coming, but the time is finally here. LA via DC band Misun are finally gearing up for their debut album to be released in the coming weeks with the title track "Supersitions. From the very start you're pulled into a kaleidoscopic vortex of rainbow synths that have your mind running wild. The vocals twinkle above the feet stomping beat that makes it perfect to bring a warmth as the days get colder. You'll feel the heat and be pulled deeper into the flux. Press play and get lost in the illusions below. 

We Can Move It On Tonight

Thursday, December 04, 2014

Back in May there was quite some noise coming from EKKAH, the latest girl-powered duo hailing from the UK. After stepping away for a few months, the returned a few weeks ago with their latest single "Last Chance To Dance" and the announcement they signed to Honeymoon. This week, we get grunge-laced video compliment to this already fierce track. the choreography reminds us a bit of Haim's "If I Could Change Your Mind" while stay raw with the improvised dance moves. If anything, we get that EKKAH knows how to party and are gonna prove they are disco stars just about to break across the horizon. Get that dance fever above!

We Fade Away

Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Swiss duo True have been a duo we've been keeping our eyes on over this year. The duo has been giving us this electro mix of pop meets R&B that we just can't get enough of. They deliver another does of this perfection with their live video for their latest single ""Colors Of My Estimation". The video is pure cinematic genius with the simplistic blacks and whites that consume every aspect of the masterpiece. You get all wrapped up in the awe-inspiring vocals that shine with a hint of electronic effects that make it shimmer like a beacon in the night. "Colors Of My Estimation" drops November 14th via Mouthwatering Records

I Am Bound To You

Tuesday, October 28, 2014
We first introduced you to Talos earlier this year with his debut that acted as a bright glow in the dead of night. Talos returned this last week with his second offering "Bloom" that just keeps showing his precision for excellence. "Bloom" finds itself twisting around the peaks of midnight blue mountains, drowning out the sun and leaving the darkest of grays surround your body. The track just continues to twist and leading you  to find the haunting elements at your feet. Press play below and watch as the fog rolls in.