Kaleidoscope – Oona

Kaleidoscope – Oona

May 24th, 2013 by

I’m embarrassed to admit that my ears are just being introduced to the musical creations of Oona Garthwaite and Dave Tweedie. Fate had them meet in Oakland, CA back in 2009 and together they formed Oona. Their latest EP Flying At The Sun consists of six juicy songs, my personal favorite being “Kaleidoscope”. It’s one of those tunes that when in public you’ll keep your cool listening to it, but behind closed doors it will compel your body to do its own little dance. Your speakers will be oozing with retro-pop sounds, colorful guitar chords and the commanding sound of Oona’s voice. You might even sense a hint of nicotine because it’s just that addicting. Stream Flying At The Sun on Spotify and check out Soundcloud to download their song “Weather” for free.

Oh and one more thing… each song is packed with a contagious amount of energy so the best way to listen is with the speakers cranked up to maximum volume. Sorry neighbors, can’t turn down this gem.

White Collar Whiskey – Emily Wolfe

White Collar Whiskey – Emily Wolfe

May 24th, 2013 by

Emily Wolfe, hailing from Austin, TX released the EP Mechanical Hands today. Following her first album, Director’s Notes, Emily has expanded so much in such a short time. “White Collar Whiskey” is my favorite track on Mechanical Hands with it’s lovely falsetto and build from a chill, acoustic song to something heavier than we are used to hearing from the young band. Having seen them perform live, I can’t recommend them enough to new listeners. With the new EP out, I’ll definitely be catching them live again to check out these tracks! Mechanical Hands is the first of two EP’s out this year; the second is due in September. You can check out all of Emily Wolfe’s tracks on their Soundcloud.

Better Off ft. Kendrick Lamar – Quadron

Better Off ft. Kendrick Lamar – Quadron

May 24th, 2013 by

Quadron is a duo from Denmark who have been putting out music for several years now. Their sound is seriously soulful, and this track is no different. Getting some major help from a Kendrick Lamar verse, this song will generate excitement for their upcoming album entitled Avalanche. The sultry vocals, groovy beat and the Kendrick verse combine into a jam best for late nights.

Fight or Flight – Nick Checo

Fight or Flight – Nick Checo

May 23rd, 2013 by

As soon as I heard his new mixtape, I immediately fell in love with Nick Checo. His music is a blend between reggae, hip-hop, and a little bit of indie thrown in; it’s a sound very similar to Aer. Like Aer, he is also from New England, coming from Hampton, New Hampshire. What I really like about Checo’s music is that it fits so many occasions, whether it be studying for finals, relaxing after a long day or simply driving.

The mixtape I mentioned above, The New Age, is the perfect summer compilation. Of all the tracks, the one song that I found myself singing to first was “Fight or Flight.” Initially it was released a few days before the EP, but it definitely fits the mood of the The New Age – pick it up here.

Summer’s Gone EP – ODESZA

Summer’s Gone EP – ODESZA

May 23rd, 2013 by

With summer here for some and fast approaching for many others, energy levels are most certainly on the rise. College and university students have been let loose and highschool students are grinding out their last few weeks of classes and exams. Whether you’re busy studying for finals or sharing a couple beers around the barbecue with your pals, ODESZA is about to be your new best friend. ODESZA, a two man experimental electronic project comprised of Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight, is the epitome of new wave indie dance music. I was first introduced to ODESZA via 3LAU’s Pencils of Promise video released in January of this year. Upon hearing “Above the Middle”, which was featured in the video, I quickly downloaded ODESZA’s free EP and I’ve been absolutely in love with it ever since. I personally believe that thier EP titled Summer’s Gone, and more importantly the duo themselves, have not received even near the amount of credit that they deserve.

Combining soothing low key synths, incredible sounding percussion, and a mix of glitchy vocals, Mills and Knight have developed a profoundly unique style. The pair released their 12 track EP in September of 2012, however right now seems to be the perfect time to blast it. My two personal favourites on the album would have to be “Hey Now” and “IPlayYouListen”.

Be sure to keep on eye on ODESZA, they show no signs of slowing down I’d easily name them my favourite artist of the year thus far. Download Summer’s Gone and more of ODESZA’s work for free at www.odesza.com. Summer isn’t gone, it’s only just arriving.

Palos Verdes – Riley and the Roxies

Palos Verdes – Riley and the Roxies

May 22nd, 2013 by

The entirety of the Riley & the Roxies’ EP, OceanGold, has a summer road trip vibe to it, but especially “Palos Verdes”. This summer jam, released a little over a year ago, has me grabbing for my keys and heading to the beach, it’s that irresistible. From Spencer Riley crooning, “makes me go wild” to the upbeat and steady tempo, I can’t help but turn the volume up a few notches and roll down my windows. And you will too – so check out the entire EP, OceanGold, and support the Riley and the Roxies on Facebook

In My Dreams feat. Yuna (Video) – Lincoln Jesser

In My Dreams feat. Yuna (Video) – Lincoln Jesser

May 22nd, 2013 by

Still relatively unknown, Lincoln Jesser is one of the best under the rader electro-pop acts out there. Here, he brings us the video for his single In My Dreams from his latest EP released on March 26. Even though he just graduated from college, Lincoln Jesser has already worked with the likes of Dev, The Cataracs, and KYLE and is joined on this track by the incredibly talented Yuna. If you’re digging this video, be sure to check out his previous work on his  Soundcloud and check out the rest of his EP above.

Fantasy – MS MR

Fantasy – MS MR

May 22nd, 2013 by

I’ve been a MS MR fan for a while now. Ever since hearing their debut single Hurricane last year and their latest EP Candy Bar Creep Show, I’ve been hungry for more MS MR #nom. The dark, Florence-like duo quenched my thirst with Fantasy three months ago off their debut album Second Hand Rapture, which was released this month and has a free stream.

Fantasy is pure gold and with over 250,000 listens on SoundCloud it’s no stretch to say that 2013 is MS MR’s year. The song warps pop music into something new and that, in my opinion, never gets old.

Summer Sun – Ian Watt

Summer Sun – Ian Watt

May 22nd, 2013 by

Ahh, the summer jam — that ever-coveted, ever-elusive specimen of top grade tuneage, charging our sunsoaked spirits and providing a soundtrack to our favorite time of the year. After poking around the blogosphere in search of my go-to summer jam for 2013, I think I may have found a contender in the poppy new track Summer Sun by multimedia artist Ian Watt. Fresh off of Watt’s debut album (stream here) featuring a self-produced collection of sunshine themed tunes, Summer Sun dials things back a few decades with some carefree 80s synth pop while adding something new to the mix with Watt’s smooth production and infectious chorus — a combination that might just have you soaking this one up all summer long.

Stolen Dance – Milky Chance

Stolen Dance – Milky Chance

May 22nd, 2013 by

Wow. That’s the first impression you are likely going to get when you listen to Germany’s Milky Chance.  My first listen to Stolen Dance reminded me of One Day/Reckoning Song which got so much hype towards the end of the summer last year. Milky Chance creates his own sound combining enthralling, earthy vocals with reggae inspired guitar and electronic percussion. The product of all of those elements is a folksy, Asaf Avidan-esque style that will leave you craving more.  Take a listen to Down By The River and Flash Junked Mind, which also have been released as singles and stand out for the same quality and replay value. Watch for the release of this Deutscher musician’s album: Sadnecessary on May 31st.

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