London's Benin City return with their latest single 'What A Time'. Incorporating the sound of electro in their production, the song is a fun dance floor scorcher that celebrates the here and now. Not only is this a massive track for the raves, 'What A Time' is an overall feel-good anthem that make anyone want to appreciate life as a whole.
Experimental artist Jenny Hval is scheduled to release her new album 'The Practice of Love' on September 13th. Having unveiled the lead-off single 'Ashes To Ashes', Hval now brings forth her latest track titled 'High Alice'. For this offering, the Norwegian artist delivers a seductive electro pop tune that is driven by stuttering, sequenced chords over shifting drums. With light vocals, occasionally dropping down to semi-whispers, the tune definitely has a sexy and steamy feel to it, making it a pleasurable delight.
Last year pop artist Raindear released her husky electro-pop single 'World Below' which found the Stockholm vocalist further experimentinLast year pop artist Raindear released her husky electro-pop single 'World Below' which found the Stockholm vocalist further experimenting with deeper textures of the sound. Having previously shared her latest single titled 'Grace', Raindear has now released her new album 'Skies To My Name'.
British/French group FUKC have released their latest EP entitled 'Je Suis Meh'. Boldly blending an array of styles including electro, pop, breakbeat and more, the new record is a rainbow of rhythms bursting with experimental production. The EP musically bridges the 90s to now, with the band most impressive when delivering dance-driven tunes with post-punk undertones.
It now feels eras and eras away from the days of when the sound of dubstep emerged from a small circle of DJs and producers in Croydon to overtaking the music industry, to that literally falling a steep drop. Whilst Skream was one of the artist who helped pushed the music to elevated heights, the South London producer also knew when to change course at the right time, delving into sounds such as disco, house and more.
NYC-born, Nashville-based singer Eulene has steps forth with her latest cut 'Megalomaniac'. A buzzing electro pop track constructed of shifting, husky synths, there are 80s elements embedded with Eulene's charismatic vocal performance reminiscent of early Prince work. 'Megalomaniac' is taken from Eulene's forthcoming self-titled EP which will get released on GoGoLove Records.
Parisian trio NIKI NIKI have released their new EP 'Pretty Sunny Funny Walk'. Defying not only musical norms but social norms pertaining to gender and sexuality, the 4-track EP is a succulent taste of art pop, post-punk, electro and more. While many artists suffer from trying to pack such varied styles on one record, NIKI NIKI's classy touch and tasteful delivery make each song not only highly inviting but utterly irresistible. An enticing listen from start to finish, we're hoping that an album will follow sooner than later.
Swedish pop sensation RAINDEAR makes her return with a new track titled 'Grace', the follow-up to her 2018 cut 'World Below'. A sparkling etching of Scandi-pop, the content of the song revolves around the process of letting go of the things that aren't enhancing one's life. Self-produced, the upbeat tempo of the single still provokes the listener to want to dance.
Spanish DJ and artist María Forqué aka Virgen María has been 'blexing' fans for a couple years with her sets that features the Madrid-raised Forqué naked among projections. Challenging stigmas around religion, sexuality, femininity and more, she uses the digital medium to create installations with a healthy soundtrack of techno, trap, electro and Latin rhythms.
Post-punk, electronic duo Collapsing Scenery return with a new track entitled 'Bush Mama Blues'. The song is taken from their forthcoming LP 'Stress Positions', landing this June. Frenzied in sound, the transitions from a chaotic slice of electronica to a beautiful piano-led composition. The single also highlights the group continuous musical melting pot, bridging sounds spanning from late 70s - early 80s new wave to modern techno. You can stream 'Bush Mama Blues' down at the bottom.
