Surkin – Ultra Light
Cannot believe this guy hasnt released any albums! That’s going to change though. Benoit Heitz aka Surkin‘s highly anticipated debut album, USA, drops 7th November and we’ve just been given the preview. It is fucking sexy. 80s influenced club vibes with an unmistakable french flavour (obviously), the album was originally intended for release via the...
Worship – Out There EP
This has been the most action packed week. I need to be careful and check that its not my mania setting in again. However, I have managed to decide that I am going to Berlin with my good american friend, Justin, to check out the scene and especially Berlin Fest, 2011. And then maybe do...
Russ Chimes – Midnight Club EP
BOOOOM!! Russ Chimes is back in the scene again with something fucking awesome in the pipeline. Well, okay, to be fair he never really did disappeared per say, but this new EP has that kind of first time WOW-effect. The Midnight Club EP is a definite indication of Russ’ departure away from his old, synthwave...
Miami Nights 1984
Miami Nights 1984 is one man that goes by the name of Mike Glover. I really wish I got this from him sooner a coupla months back when I hit him up, you know, when I was dead obsessed with this kinda stuff. I swear, the age of digital media seriously encourages my ADD. 80s...
Konnichiwa
From New York, arrives Konnichiwa in all its quirky electronic glory. Consisting of Kaela Noel and D.V. Caputo, there is something about their obsession with the oriental that fascinates me. The lilt in the girl vocals remind me of early 1960s Hong Kong cantonese opera songs from black and white films of that era. Throw...
Awkoder – Like You EP
I’m a big fan of Awkoder, as you can probably tell with the number of posts about this french dude. I played his Oceanic Fantasies Side A mixtape at a clubnight a few weeks ago and got several requests for more. He’s got a new mini comin out in a coupla days via Stellar Kinematics...
Tesla Boy – Modern Thrills
Yes, I am well aware that I’ve written about Tesla Boy a year back. My expectations for them were too high and somewhat controversial. I wanted to like them but I couldn’t bring myself to give 100%. It’s like you’re almost there, could quite readily orgasm all over it, but something happened and… well, –...
MA5K
Like some kinda massive computer game villian from your worst nightmare, MA5K emerges from the dark recesses of the internet, with his Synth-Scythe, ready to inflict 8bit electro mayhem to those fortunate enough to stand in his way. Again, the french are so awesome at churning out this stuff and MA5K is not an exception....
Awkoder – Oceanic Fantasies
Just don’t fuck with me today honestly. I have no time for crap. Awkoder, on the other hand is NOT crap. Check out this blissfully nostalgic mix he did. I’ve been playing it like it’s 1985. KEEP IT FRENCH!!!! Stop faffin. Tracklisting here.
Tortoiseshell
Another lovely addition to your summer playlist. Sydney’s Tortoiseshell‘s debut single is coming out on Hole In The Sky on June 14th (tomorrow!). Produced by none other than Australia’s Canyons‘ (DFA / Modular), the single is lovely beach pop without the surf. Instead of jangly guitars, we get a disco beat, spaced out vintage synths...
Dimes
I love the Australian scene. While the French are great at the whole 8-bit electro revival thing (Danger and the rest) the Australians are stayin true to the 80s in a BIG way. (Muffin etc.) Dimes is no exception. Dimes appeared on my “People You May Know” when I logged into Myspace a few minutes...
Venus Stare (Fear of Tigers Remix)
We are SUPER FUCKING EXCITED ABOUT THIS post (as is evident from the capital letters). Because first of all its new material from Fear of Tigers and because Venus Stare is by far the most exciting and cool band we’ve ever come across! Believe when we say they are goin to BLOW UP. Apparently, being...
