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Lyves – Shelter

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“Shelter” is the new dark pop ballad and second track online from Londoner Lyves. “Shelter” earns its marks on its sweeping cinema and sonics, restrained but poignant vocal and strong pop songwriting. Lyves is one to keep watch on.

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02-19-15

Jack Garratt – Chemical

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Jack Garratt announces details of second EP “The Synesthesiac” with the broad palette pop of “Chemical”. Soulful and visceral, emotionally accurate to a pinpoint, “Chemical” succeeds on its standout set of intense melody and pushes further forward through its forward thinking and intelligent arranging (elements from UK bass to house to trap are subtly spread throughout the mix). “The Synesthesiac” is out April 13th on Island.

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02-18-15

Tei Shi – Bassically (HONNE Remix)

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One of last year’s runaway blog hits “Bassically” from Tei Shi gets a brilliantly hewed multi-layered new remix treatment from favorites HONNE. “Verde”, the new EP from Tei Shi, is out April 14th.

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02-17-15

Chelsea Lankes – Down For Whatever (Sebastian Carter Remix)

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Chelsea Lankes & Sebastian Carter make some beautiful music with their latest remix project. Chelsea’s popular song “Down For Whatever” gets a glowing deep house makeover from the young talent across the pond. We hear there might be a collaboration in the pipeline for the pair and we can’t wait to hear it. Her beautiful vocals and his deep sounds will certainly make for something special. Reviewed by LL.

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02-13-15

vōx – Money

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“Money” is new from L.A.-based Sarah Winters a/k/a vōx. From vōx’s upcoming “Put The Poison In Me”, “Money” rides a minimalist kick and snare-heavy beat and vōx’s uniquely timbred vocal set afloat atop the mix. “Put The Poison In Me” is due at the end of the month.

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02-12-15

Von Sell – Ivan

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While Von Sell just launched his project on the internet yesterday with his lead single “Ivan”. Not much is known of the NYC based artist but I’m already itching to hear more. In the meantime enjoy the mixtures of pop and electronic sounds with his debut single. Reviewed by LL.

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02-12-15

Loudun – Gold (Feat. Tashka)

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Sydneysiders Loudun and Tashka have struck gold in their latest release, appropriately titled “Gold”. A blend of genres such as future house, garage, and R & B make this one a smorgasbord of musical delight. Reviewed by LL.

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02-12-15

Absofacto – Dissolve

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Jonathan Visger aka Absofacto starts 2015 with a bang on the funky “Dissolve”. Visger has a great voice and it surely shines on this track. Hopefully, “Dissolve” leads to future releases like it. Reviewed by Brian Litwin.

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02-12-15

RAC – We Belong (Odesza Remix)

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True-to-style dynamic duo Odesza excel with their brightly-woven synthed-out dance twist on RAC’s genius classically-inspired track “We Belong” featuring folk-rock singer Katie Herzig. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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02-11-15

Fazerdaze – Jennifer

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The hazy summertime pop of “Jennifer” is new from Auckland NZ artist Fazerdaze. “Jennifer” is built on warm reverby textures, a deep in the mix vocal, and a candy sweet (with the slightest tinger of melancholy to keep things varied) set of melodies.

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02-09-15