“Imagine That” is the new song by New York duo Me Not You, written under the impression of yet another school shooting. Even without knowing this, the track is a deeply moving piece that lets ambient electronics clash with heavy guitar rock. But after reading the band’s statement, it becomes[…]
It is hard to escape the allure of this song by L.A. duo Substance Abuse with or without visuals. It is “a track that was jazzy, positive, and upbeat but with a message that the modern audiences could relate to,” reminiscent of times that – in hindsight – somehow seem[…]
“Extender” does not dilly-dally around but makes it unmistakably clear that the setting is out of our usual comfort zone, with its brooding, slightly disturbing sounds, evoking the vibe from “Blade Runner” to “The Fifth Element” and the likes. The futuristic ambience of the song, is also the theme of[…]
Try to read this dream! Vancouver four-piece Frankiie shows you an example for an hyper-realistic that does not make sense, but maybe it does – who knows? In the bigger picture, dreams play a role in where Frankiie is today, as a band as one member explains: I was struggling[…]
With her 2011 self-titled debut album, Berlin-based singer/producer Emika was one of the early inspirations that eventually led to running this blog. Since then, Emika has released three more albums, including a symphony which she composed and recorded with the Prague Symphonic orchestra. Now she is back on the synthesizer with[…]
Here is a video to get totally lost in with its impressive whirlwind of colors and imagery, and sheer gorgeousness. London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Andrew Sands, who makes music as SANDS, created something truly sublime with “Waves Calling”. The song is taken from his recently released EP, also titled “Waves Calling” featuring[…]
The miracle of life is the topic of the new song “Three” by Amsterdam-based singer/songwriter Nana Adjoa, from a literally microscopic perspective. The three in question are herself and her two siblings and she muses about how a bond between them and humans in general comes to be. “Three” is[…]
You never want to be on the receiving end of this question: “Who Loves You Now?”. Anna Sharifi, singer in the Berlin-based synth-pop duo Uon makes it unmistakably clear, with deadpan vocals how serious the situation is. Add an intriguing electronic production, with a mix of dance beats and bits[…]
Here is a gorgeous new song “My Body” by UK-based singer/songwriter Eliza Shaddad. The video is directed by Joe McCrae and feels like a glimpse in somebody’s mind where images flicker through the brain in a state of half-consciousness. Eliza’s full-length “Future” is expected for later this year. Watch the[…]
Berlin-based Aussie quintet Parcels combine two elements in their new video for “Tieduprightnow” that are a winning formula: a live band performance with New York City as the backdrop. Throw in an alluring tune and really nothing can go wrong. Super charming! The band filmed the video while staying in the[…]
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