Electronic
See: DBFC release video for Autonomic
New from the Anglo-French electro-pop “club” DBFC (“DBFC is not a band, it’s a club” is part of their manifesto), is the video for new single “Autonomic”. Library footage of vintage electronics, sports, and medical instructional videos timed to a driving beat. Think 808 State soundtracking Fantastic Voyage, 2001 and Open University all at the …
Meet: Outblinker Interview
Outblinker make this rather fantastic heavy synth, motorik style krautRock, as evidenced by their recent, and rather brilliant Remains of Arthur Peck EP, which has shades of Fuck Buttons, along with a little splash of Godspeed! In there for good measure. We spoke to Chris and Luigi from the band to find out a little …
Track: Twin Graves – Strife
Despite having a name that screams ‘death metal’ at you (well, it did at me anyway) Twin Graves, aka Irish/Blackpool duo Jeremy Aris Polychronopoulos (vocals/guitar) Zarah Lawless (vocals/bass/synth) actually make the most engaging and catchy synth pop this side of Kim Wilde and ABC. Seriously. If you don’t immediately fall for new single Strife then …
Album Review: Phoria – Volition
Melatonin, the opening track of Volition, the long overdue debut album from Brighton based electonic group Phoria, sums it up. Shades of James Blake (an almost constant influencer in these days of electronic soul) purvey througout, but there’s also some Sigur Ros in there with its winsome melodies and ambitious musical sensibilities and some of …
News: Autechre announce European Tour Dates
Fresh from the release of elseq 1-5 last month, influential electronic duo Autechre, aka Rochdale pair Rob Brown and Sean Booth have announced an extensive European tour to support the record. Quite some undertaking given the depth and complexity of the record, and that’s without taking into account the pure length of the tracks. The …
Album Review: Zone Out – Transience
Melbourne’s Zone Out dabble in the electro pop waters that bands like Beach House, Phantogram, and even newer Wye Oak have been making their names in for some time now. The duo, which consists of Ashley Bundang and Dove Bailey string together dreamy melodies, pop beats, and catchy retro 80s vibes that would be just …
See: Gold Panda releases new video for “Chiba Nights”
Taken from his new album ‘Good Luck and do your best’, which dropped last week via City Slang, Gold Panda has released a new video for standout track ‘Chiba Nights’. It’s this Eastern inspired, glitchy piece of electronica that has this repeating melodic hook that speaks of solitude and wonder all at once. The visuals …
New Music: Promise Keeper – Porous Silk
London producer/singer-songwriter Promise Keeper has released his new track, and second in total. Called Porous Silk, it mixes up the sort of 80’s pop funk of Tears for Fears with some Italio-Disco, and a splash of piano house. He’s not just satisfied with that though, throwing the kitchen sink (if that kitchen sink say were …
Track: Kolidescopes – Memory Lane
You might have heard of Dan Dare from his work producing the likes of Charlie XCX, Wiley, Juelz Santana and Marina and the Diamonds. However, now he’s teamed up with Australian singer producer Yeah Boy, who’s seen success with Parachute Youth as Kolidescopes. With new track, Memory Lane, the pair have covered all summer bases, …
See: PLGRMS release new video for ‘Fools And Their Gold’
Speaking of their new single, Jonathan Bowden, one half of Sydney duo PLGRMS, says “Fools And Their Gold speaks of someone denying the inevitable end of a relationship. They can’t – or won’t – let go, despite knowing that it’s not good for them.” The track has that sense of melancholy, despite its sweetness, as …