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.
NYC-raised, Barcelona-based DJ and producer Ralph Session has released his latest EP 'After Hours' via Half Assed Records. Bringing the sound back to its essence of late night New York City clubbing, the five song release incorporates elements of soul and disco, nocturnal deep house, acid-tinged Italo and more. With Ralph Session definitely covering much ground, the 'After Hours' EP is a masterful handing from someone who truly understands the blueprint of the music and is delivering at it's purest and most potent. You can preview the EP down below.
Long Beach band Wargirl, created by producer Matt Wignalls, have been wowing the press with their flawless blend of everything ranging from disco and afrobeat on down to rock and funk. Dropping their EP 'Arbolita' back in June, Wargirl are now gearing up to release their self-titled debut album on October 26th.
