Colorful Electricity: The Naked and Famous

In 2011, New Zealand’s The Naked and Famous released their synth-pop debut Passive Me, Aggressive You; which included the sugary electro-pop anthem “Young Blood,” which hit the radio like a runaway train carrying a cargo of starburst choruses, metallic synths, and soaring vocals. With comparisons to early MGMT floating around the blogosphere (which wasn’t fair,… Continue reading Colorful Electricity: The Naked and Famous

Powers

You’re right. I am power hungry these days. So sue me. After getting in a good listen to Power Player, I heard word of a new power band, this time titled, well, simply “Powers.” A four-piece from Toronto, Powers plays mind-numbing electro pop awash in synthesizer and 80s style vocals. They’re set to release their… Continue reading Powers

Miss The Go! Team? Try Russia’s Cheese People

Stop the presses! I’m about to talk disco punk! Whaattt?? Don’t I just listen to like, soft and wimpy indie rock stuff? Usually. But sometimes a band comes around with a unique sound that begs for my attention (the sound, not the band – I’m not that cool) and I need to diversify. Cheese People, a… Continue reading Miss The Go! Team? Try Russia’s Cheese People