Berlin-based duo Local Suicide and producer Kalipo will release the collaborative single pack 'Dominator / Crocodile' on February 5th via the Hold Your Ground label. Weaving between new wave, electro, post-punk, dark dance and more, the pack will include remixes from Theus Mago, Bufi and Radial Gaze.
Danish rockers Nelson Can shift away from their original punk/alt-fused sound, driving down a 4x4 lane. With their latest single 'I Wanna Be with You', the trio have added a glam disco style to their palette. Using a thumping bass line and cosmic synths to coincide with sparkling and seductive vocals, the direction that Nelson Can has taken is definitely a good look for the band.
Danish band Nelson Can take their sound in a different direction with their latest single 'Limelight'. Adding a disco and dance element to their post-punk palette, the track is a pulsing 4x4 powered offering that is seducing and enchanting in the same breath.
Croydon producer Skream continues to foster various styles of electronica, this time meshing together 80s synthwave, disco and modern techno for his latest single 'Song For Olivia'. A dedication track to his daughter, glistening synth spreads line the tune, as upbeat kicks aided by cowbells provide a dance friendly groove.
With their seventh LP 'Stars Are The Light' out September 27th on the Sacred Bones label, Portland group Moon Duo have shared their new single 'Lost Heads'. Inspired by the early 90s rave era and the sound of disco, the track is dreamy in texture, as the blissful instrumentation plays for over six minutes in length.
Berlin-based Kat Koan is an artist who we have definitely kept a close watch on. With a healthy musical palette including post-punk, techno, pop and more, the producer, visual artist and singer finely blends styles into one exciting listen.
London-based outfit Playing House has shared their upbeat single 'Not Good'. An upbeat wave of sheer musical goodness, the song is peppered with elements of disco and pop shining with an air of nostalgia in all the best ways possible.
Berlin by-way-of NYC producer and musician Curses has teamed up with duo Local Suicide to release new collaborative EP for the UK-based Tusk Wax imprint. Simply dubbing it 'Tusk Wax 28', the 4-track record finds the artists doing what they do best, which is pump out dark and husky disco, hedi EBM, acid and synth wave, all spawned with a post punk sensibility. A complete soundtrack to late hour clubbing in Berlin, the EP follows Tusk Wax's 'Tusk Wax 27', all the while bringing more bite and edge. Stream a preview below.
Montreal group Paupière have returned with their new single 'Howard Carter'. An ode the legendary London Egyptologist and archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, the musical palette is that of sexy and infectious synth-pop and disco. With the lyrics sung in French, the upbeat track may not instantly trigger thoughts of Howard Carter's excavation, but it's definitely a soundtrack for our weekends. Have a listen.
Stockholm band Honeymilk have shared their latest recording 'It's All in My Hands'. Injecting a dose of funk and disco into the lush pop production, the upbeat tune is contrasted with the politically charge lyrics. The song marks the return of Honeymilk since releasing last year's 'I Want You To Be Very Happy' album.
