Swindon doesn’t exactly conjure a catalogue of memorable musicians, but singer-songwriter Dreuw certainly is someone to put it on the map. His latest track ‘Wait’ is both vulnerable and affecting. Its quiet rippling guitar lines make you feel like you are immediately imposing on someone’s privacy. This is packed with dynamic bravery, if anything it leaves…
A. Sinclair – ‘Liars In The State of New York’
Austin sextet A. Sinclair are set to release ‘Liars In The State of New York’ from their upcoming album Get Out Of The City May 13th via Dangerbird Records. The band have created reflective pools of vocal harmonies accented with fervour from time to time with fiery electric-guitar licks. This is classic rock to the core,…
Fresh: Noble Oak – ‘Hyperion’
Canada continues to showcase an extraordinary new school of electronic artists and Noble Oak is no exception. If he’s aiming for naïve beauty with ‘Hyperion’ then he has hit it consistently here. For something so minimal this is surprisingly lavish. Subtly melodic and gloriously compelling, this is a real headphones moment.
Fresh: Helen – ‘Tell Me’
Bucharest singer-songwriter Helen has released the tantalising electro anthem ‘Tell Me’. Accompanied by a stunning video, there is more than enough pop fuel here to maintain Helen’s momentum for some time to come.
Fresh: On Planets – ‘Brief Pause’
Vancouver’s Sean Wharton is the man behind nectarous outfit On Planets. Latest track ‘Brief Pause’ is a genre bender, packed with broken nostalgia which sounds completely organic given how computerised it is. This has a grace and delicacy that sets it apart from a lot of its peers.
Fresh: WOMP! & Maya Payne – ‘Falling (Remix)’
Los Angeles producer WOMP! has collaborated with New Zealand native singer/songwriter Maya Payne on new release ‘Falling‘. The result is a deep, heady, delicious mix of electro. Payne’s vocals set this apart from other techno duds leaving you cranking up the volume and hitting repeat.
Fresh: Melby – ‘Human’
Stockholm-based quartet Melby have released beguiling single ‘Human’ and as an initial taster, it’s subtle arrangements illustrate a band comfortable in their own style.
Fresh: Avec Sans – ‘Heartbreak Hi’
I am still a sucker for euphoric 80s-influenced anthems and London-based duo Avec Sans have delivered another one in the shape of ‘Heartbreak Hi’. The first single from their forthcoming album is an exhilarating arrangement of electronic brilliance. Alice Fox‘s sentimental lyrics put a heartbeat at the centre of the automation and it’s very difficult…
Fresh: Fraea – ‘Criminal’
Having already supported Poliça, Minneapolis duo Fraea have already set tongues wagging with their heady sounds.
Fresh: Infinity Bell – ‘Without’
Glasgow has this knack of catapulting a new, ridiculously well-produced artist every now and then. Today is the turn of Infinity Bell. ‘Without’ has emerged on SoundCloud and is by far one of the most confident and assured debuts from an artist. With an intelligent approach to production, it’s pop sensibilities still manage to melt…
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