It shouldn’t come as much surprise that I’m featuring Crash Collect a few days after profiling Nijae Draine (the lead singer). Crash Collect relies less heavily on Draine’s voice than her solo material and incorporates a good deal of electronica. The duo’s sound is poppy and experimental, crescendoing and decrescendoing at unique times. I can… Continue reading Crash Collect
Tag: Electronic
[MP3] KAUF: “Relocate”
We’ve got a groooovy Saturday tune in KAUF‘s “Relocate”, Ronald Kaufman’s debut single. With a 1980s vibe and and disco overtones, this electronic musician knows how to bring the funk. It’s a trance-inducing slow dance tune, and it puts me at ease. I’m ready for future material from this Los-Angeles based newbie. Luckily, his next… Continue reading [MP3] KAUF: “Relocate”
[MP3] Digits: “Lost Dream”
Remember our friend Digits (aka Alt Altman), the minimalist electronic pop mastermind? If you don’t, fear not! Clicking the previous link will refresh your memory, and now he’s got a new song, “Lost Dream” for us all to enjoy. I like that Altman doesn’t go over the top with his music – he knows his… Continue reading [MP3] Digits: “Lost Dream”
Luftwaffe member drops new solo project made out of Taylor Swift samples
Nothing like some Tay Tay Swift in indie rock. The Luftwaffe guys came out of nowhere with their debut 7”, Quiet Summer, in October, quickly making the blog rounds. And rightfully so – the EP was superb. Needless to say, I didn’t think I’d be hearing from them again so soon. But just this weekend… Continue reading Luftwaffe member drops new solo project made out of Taylor Swift samples
RadioSeed
RadioSeed is the moniker for one Peter Wikstrom, out of Sweden (which means I’m obviously covering the music). He’s set to release a new album, There Has To Be More, in January of 2011 via Japanese record label, Quince. Is it too early to consider 2011 Albums of the Year? Hmm. Conundrum! There Has To Be… Continue reading RadioSeed
[MP3] Fredrik: “White on White”
Well guys, I’m back from New Orleans for work and my, do I have some great new music to share with you. Thanks so much for your patience! It was a busy week, but I’ll be coming at you with several posts over the next few days. On that note, there is little better than… Continue reading [MP3] Fredrik: “White on White”
[MP3] The Good Natured: “Prisoner”
The phenomenon of young artists getting more air time is nothing new. But rarely do we stumble upon a teenager who evokes such raw emotion as Sarah McIntosh (aka The Good Natured), a 19-year-old Brit. She’ll be releasing her second single, “My Animal”, November 1 via KIDS, and is teasing/pleasing us with the b-side in… Continue reading [MP3] The Good Natured: “Prisoner”
Glass Animals
Glass Animals, from London and the Southeast UK, have a comforting, unique sound. Their ability to mix experimental, electronic samples with accessible rhythms is not an easy feat. The music is at once tranquil and calming, but the grooves-driven sound gives Glass Animals a great deal of swagger. Dave Bayley is the leading man behind… Continue reading Glass Animals
jj’s nº 3 is so Swedish (read: lovely)
I love being the resident Swedish reviewer on Knox Road. Because the Swedes know what they’re doing with pop, period. So it comes as no surprise that Joakim Benon and Elin Kastlander, the duo behind jj, have delivered a stunningly refreshing work of indie pop on their second full-length album, nº 3. You know how… Continue reading jj’s nº 3 is so Swedish (read: lovely)
MP3s from the now defunct Europe in Colour
Our friend Alt Altman (aka Digits, the electronic indie pop artist) sent over a few tunes last week of a band he was previously in, titled Europe in Colour, from 2005-2009. They were based in Toronto and released one self-titled EP in 2007. Unfortunately they recently broke up, so we won’t get a chance to… Continue reading MP3s from the now defunct Europe in Colour