Oceaán make their UK live debut at the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in a session for Huw Stephens. Surprise guest Låpsley joins the duo for a low touch version of “Need U” interpolated with elements of Kate Bush’s “This Woman’s Work”.
Oceaán 
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New favorites Waterstrider announce debut album Nowhere Now with new track “Calliope”. On the new track the Oakland band work within minimalist rhythm and falsetto-led main melodic line that feels almost choral in the body of its sound. Nowhere Now is out 6th April in the UK and April 7th in the US.
Waterstrider 
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“To My Brother” is the acid-house inspired return single from Swim Deep. From a forthcoming single on Chess Club Records, “To My Brother” finds SD embracing a broader more expansive sound layered with rich polyrhythms and inventive arranging.
Swim Deep 
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Next Wave Records impressive run continues with latest release, a warm, tropical, fun track from Atlas Bound. The Australian duo’s “Tell Me” is a bit of a love song with its summery crispy vocals and fun playful synth that will compel you to keep clicking play over and over. Stream and grab a free download below!
Atlas Bound 
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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.
Fazerdaze 
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“Wonderlust” is new from Heavenly Recordings band Kid Wave. Produced by Dan Austin (Doves, Cherry Ghost), “Wonderlust” is a 10 out of 10 example of big disto rock with a pop-conscious hooky central core. We love the track and will be looking for Kid Wave’s upcoming debut LP, due later in 2015.
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SoCal beat maker Zikomo puts it down with a sensational disco-leaning electro-funk dance flip of J Dilla’s whimsical, pure velvet remix of “Purple” by 90’s trip hop trio Crustation. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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Hot on the heels of his self-titled EP release just the other week, Philly native Louis Futon comes out guns blazing with his latest collaboration on Odesza’s fiery single “All We Need” featuring Shy Girls. Thanks to the guys it’s another FREE download. Can we say thank you for Free Music Monday? Reviewed by LL.
Louis Futon 
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New Yorkian upstart Heavy Mellow takes a robotussin-infused future bass-y stab at Marian Hill’s “Lips” and is effortlessly victorious in securing all the remix points.
Heavy Mellow 
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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.
LANY (Facebook)
UK producer Mura Masa puts a UK dance/space trap blend on Aquilo’s “Losing You” single with A+ results. Listen.
Mura Masa : (Soundcloud)
“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.
Natalie McCool : (Soundcloud)
