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EXGF – We Are The Hearts

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“We Are The Hearts” is the second Hypem chart topper in as many tracks for newcomers EXGF. The pinpoint perfect pop of “We Are The Hearts” is the big, anthemic and hooky type of track that indie breakouts (and dreams) are made of.

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02-06-15

Aquilo – Losing You (Mura Masa Remix)

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UK producer Mura Masa puts a UK dance/space trap blend on Aquilo’s “Losing You” single with A+ results. Listen.

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02-05-15

Natalie McCool – Pins

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“Pins” is the new one from Liverpudlian songwriter Natalie McCool. “Pins”, as with previous track and one of our favorite songs of last year “Dig It Out”, is an excellent platform for Natalie’s uniquely ethereal and visceral vocal that has us captivated. Look for an EP from Natalie McCool coming later this year.

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02-05-15

Osca – Sleeptalk

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“Sleeptalk” is the b-side to UK band Osca’s forthcoming “Smoke” single. The sonorous acoustic-driven track is a strong change of gears for the rising band that showcases the band’s accomplished songwriting and versatility within the context of another stylistic idiom.

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02-03-15

Zak Abel – Alchemy

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Zak Abel gets an assist from the great producer Joker for the Rudimental-esque and refreshingly soulful “Alchemy”. Zak Abel’s debut EP is out February 9th.

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02-03-15

Chelsea Lankes – Down For Whatever (Carousel Remix)

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The Carousel crew outfit Ms. Lankes latest, “Down For Whatever”, with sunset-toned 80’s sheen perfect for nighttime driving.

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02-03-15

Coleman Hell – 2 Heads

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Coleman Hell gives us a sneak peek of what’s to come with his extra catchy single “2 Heads” from his first full length debut album Srry Bout Last Nite set for release April 28th. Reviewed by LL.

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02-02-15

Garden City Movement – My Only Love

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Garden City Movement make a strong return today with maybe their most accomplished track to date “My Only Love”. Honed in melody and production frame a track that at its heart is as lux as its sinister and complicated. Garden City Movement’s “Modern West” EP is out April 6.

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02-02-15

IYES – Simmer

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Check out the new perfect bit of urgent acoustic pop from favorites IYES. IYES will release single “Glow” for Love by Mistake/Sony UK on March 1st.

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02-02-15

Monarch – Stay (Kill Them With Colour Remix)

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Monarch’s impressive latest “Stay” gets a vibe-y trap via molasses remix from Hypem hot hand Kill Them With Colour. Bump it up.

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02-02-15

COIN – Run

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Team COIN continue pump out indie pop at a high level with new single “Run”. The song which is from COIN’s upcoming EP (out Feb. 24), is airtight in its pop construction and immediate in its infectiousness. Sample “Run” below and look for an LP from COIN slated for June.

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02-02-15

GRRL PAL – Dare

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GRRL PAL are a new duo out of Perth AU venturing to (in a similar vein to Oh Wonder) release a new track each month for the duration of 2015. Sample the ebullient “Dare”.

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01-29-15