Belgian quartet Felix Pallas turn in stylistically varied new one “Similarities”. Mixing elements of newer waves in dark pop and R&B, the four-piece cooly navigate a sound on “Similarities” both immediately very listenable and potentially quite accessible too. “Similarities” is out now on Disco Naivete Records.
The DC-origin duo GEMS continue their Every Full Moon series with a new entry marking the July 9 full moon in Capricorn. “You In My Dream” puts the twosome’s knack for melodic writing at the fore, the track’s tuneful sweep adeptly suited together to spare drums and guitar. Stream “You In My Dream” below.
French band Fellini Felin construct from on new one “Come To The Fore” what is a very unique palette of sounds. Without losing track of any listen-ability or melodic quality, FF manage a sound that (at least in our estimation) no other band quite sounds like right now. The mix of reverb-y guitar and deep in the PA vocals with “Come to the Fore’s” claps-driven rhythm track is a very cool twist. Listen to “Come To The Fore” below.
The collaboration that I never knew I needed dropped earlier this week when James Vincent McMorrow teamed up with San Holo to create a tune titled “The Future.” The vocalist lends his sultry folk stylings to San Holo’s class future bass sound to create an epic electronic atmosphere with a subtle country vibe. This tune is perfect for summer so get outside and enjoy!
“Reset in Colour”, new from UK band LOYAL, springs out from that elusive intersection of accessibility, a great tune, interesting non-contrived production and some sense of meaning/weight to it. There’s no limit for LOYAL.
UK band Slowlights announce “I Try So Hard” EP with first stream “Overgrown”. The London-based Slowlights profile continues to build up following supporting slots with Eliza and the Bear and Lewis Watson and spins from BBC London. Here, Slowlights marks out a strong anthemic course on track “Overgrown” complete with a big, instantly singable chorus and an equally ambitious sound palette. “Overgrown” is included on Slowlights’ “I Try So Hard” EP from Killing Moon Records. Stream the B3SCI Premiere of “Overgrown” below.
Moon Boots’ latest spotless entry for Anjunadeep comes to us in the form of the warm feel-good house pop of “Keep the Faith” featuring a very nice vocal from Nic Hanson
Auram’s newest track “Better” featuring Phephi brings the r&b vibes to the electronic music scene. Phephi’s sultry voice atop deeply textured baselines and shimmering synths create the perfect pair. Check out this dynamic track.
Sample “Happy Haunting” from Portland band Rare Monk’s upcoming debut LP A Future. The track sees RM take on a more spacious sound galvanized by more guitar-focused hook writing. A Future is out on July 7th.
“Sad Boy” is the debut track online for songwriter Gabriel Black. The spare “Sad Boy” spins about a lone electric guitar grind with lo-fi drums and occasional additional vocal tracks to beef up the song’s more dynamic moments. It’s a great first track. Listen to “Sad Boy” below.
