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Sun Airway – Black Noise

The second single from Philly collective Sun Airway’s forthcoming Soft Fall LP has just hit the interwebs. “Black Noise” is a catchy upbeat popper complete with the crew’s signature psychedelic’ish flare. Get the track on Sun Airways’s new LP dropping October 2nd via Dead Oceans, and be sure to catch the group on tour with M83 this fall.

Sun Airway pennsylvania (Official)

Rating 8.4

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reviewed by
09-26-12

PREMIERE: Dan Croll – From Nowhere (Baardsen Remix)

Norwegian remixer Baardsen elicits some exciting textures on this melodic re-arrangement of Dan Croll’s irresistable track “From Nowhere”. It seems both Croll and Baardsen have taken a page out of the from where? book of new talent themselves, raising the bar with recent noteworthy caliber work. Here Baardsen balances his unique electronic pulsing to an ideal allotman of variation and sampling to the track’s original melody. Check out this ace remix below as well as a bitchin’ video that Dan Croll himself put together to go along.

Baardsen norway
Dan Croll (Facebook) (on iTunes)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by
09-25-12

The 1975 – Sex

The 1975 keep it coming with this final and single version of their track “Sex”. It’s a got a bit less dynamicism than its earlier demo (released under other various guises) but it’s still as catchy of a tune as can be. Sex will be the title track of the band’s next EP expected November 19th. Preview this official single version (aka panty dropper) from the breakthrough Manc collective below.

The 1975 england (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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reviewed by
09-25-12

Y LUV – Driftin

With pop concsious tracks like “Driftin” to their name, LA based Y LUV just might have their higher calling to the national charts in sight. Today the band released “Driftin” as a free download on Soundcloud in anticipation to their forthcoming It Doesn’t Have To Make Sense EP release expected 10/1. If you’re looking for a new feel good pop rock jam to round out your day, then the repeat button awaits your attention below.

Y LUV – Driftin

Y LUV (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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reviewed by
09-24-12

Stay+ – Crashed

The Christian Aids kids try out a sound more Balearic on new track “Crashed”.

Stay+ – Crashed

Stay+ (Facebook)

Rating 8.4

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reviewed by
09-22-12

JETTA – Start A Riot

There’s no denying the pop in “Start A Riot” is pretty pure. A familiarly distant driving guitar begins the songstressista JETTA’s hooky follow-up to her recent collaboration with dubstepper Jakwob, on the track “Electrify”. Get more familiar with this budding star below.

JETTA – Start A Riot

JETTA (Facebook)

Rating 8.0

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reviewed by
09-22-12

Triptides – Bright Sky

Triptides turn up the jangle on their new single “Bright Sky”. The midwest-based surfer-bound trio also showcase their knack for a good guitar song and equally good time. Previewed here from this November’s forthcoming Sun Pavillions release.

Triptides indiana (Official)

Rating 7.9

reviewed by
09-22-12

Dog Is Dead – Get Low

Something new from Dog is Dead’s anticipated debut album All Our Favourite Stories. We’ve been on double Ds for a minute, and then “Get Low” comes along to really set this crew apart from the crowd. Grab it 10/8.

Dog is Dead (Official)

Rating 8.4

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reviewed by
09-20-12

Halona King – Overgrown Hearts

We’re not sure from where Halona King came from… but we’re glad it was somewhere. If you get weak in the knees like us when you hear soul music wrenched from contemporary soundscapes ala Adele, Alabama Shakes, Sade, Little Dragon, Cold War Kids, etc. then this deserves your attention (yeah we know that’s a crazy mix but trust us!). Halona King’s self-titled debut (we’re assuming) EP dropped as a free download this week. This couldn’t find the pocket any better.

Halona King – Overgrown Hearts

Halona King newyork (Bandcamp)

Rating 9

reviewed by
09-14-12

The Melker Project – Angels Roulette (The XX Vs. Rihanna)

NYC mix artist Melker brings a most patient and subtle touch to The XX “Angels”. The drums and guitars from Rihanna’s “Russian Roulette” couldn’t be a better fit. Check out the track below.

The Melker Project – Angels Roulette (The XX Vs. Rihanna)

The Melker Project (Twitter)

Rating 8.1

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reviewed by
09-14-12

Breakbot – Another Dawn (Feat. Irfane)

The Breakbot man lets loose the latest teaser for his upcoming (due Sept. 17) Ed Banger release By Your Side. The relaxed “Another Dawn” is a well-executed marriage of more cooled Daft Punk tracks and more piano-driven Francophone pop. We promise you’ll like it.

Breakbot – Another Dawn (Feat. Irfane)

Breakbot (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

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reviewed by
09-12-12

Suvi Richter – Clovers

A new song from Sweden’s Suvi Richter for your ears.

Suvi Richter – Clovers

Suvi Richter (Facebook)

Rating 8

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reviewed by
09-12-12