Ukrainian DJ and producer Matuss is gearing up for the release of her upcoming EP 'Seizure No.13'. The new work marks the 13th record by the artist on her Absence Seizure imprint. Consisting of four cuts in total, the EP features guest vocals by NYC singer Sophie Buskin. Musically Matuss delivers entrancing deep house with Silent Surrender providing a remix of the song 'Solicitors Are Welcome'. Seizure No.13 is out 30th. Have a listen.
One band to be excited about is Brooklyn trio The Wants, the other group of Bodega's Madison Velding-VanDam. Releasing a number of tracks including 'Clearly a Crisis' and 'Fear My Society', they are spreading pure post-punk goodness. Their latest song 'The Motor' is no exception. Powered by a funky bass line, slick guitar riffs and head-nodding drums, the song is a revving piece that plays with a sinister feel yet is upbeat and dance-friendly.
Whilst the world can at times appear to be in a grim place, NYC Nada Surf have stepped up with a celebratory song about more aspects of people with their latest single 'So Much Love'. With a sunny alt pop sound as the underlay complimenting the bright vocals of Matthew Caws, the track is bursting with high spirits.
According to Swans front man Michael Gira, the new incarnation of the band is more of a collaboration effort with a rotating crop of musicians contributing their efforts to create something magical. With Swans' new album 'leaving meaning' out October 25th, the personnel for the record includes Kristof Hahn (who has been with the band since 2010), Larry Mullins (who has played with Swans harking back to the late 90s and a contributor to Gira's Angel of Light project) Anna and Maria von Hausswolff, trio The Necks, Ben Frost, Yoyo Röhm, Baby Dee, Heather Trost and Jeremy Barnes. There are also additional contributions from original Swans member Norman Westberg.
Having left an imprint with their brand of post-punk and shoegaze, NYC band Russian Baths will release their debut album 'Deepfake' on November 8th. The duo have also shared one of the songs featured on the record titled 'Responder'. Dark and bold, musically the pair incorporate elements of goth and industrial planted in firm post-punk soil.
After decades of releasing some of the most seminal house records in the genre's history, Todd 'The God' Terry continues to prove that the fire is still burning as strong as before with his latest track 'Substance'. With a heavy emphasis placed on the groove, the track rolls with rumbling drum thumps and stabbing, echoing synth lines. A pure instrumental cut, 'Substance' is a tailored burner that will keep the dance floor rocking. Have a listen.
Brooklyn band Russian Baths make their return with the punchy single 'Tracks'. Hauntingly dark, sinister guitar lines accompany the ghostly vocals of Jess Rees with the band incorporating elements of noise, shoegaze and post-punk. 'Track's is the follow-up to Russian Baths' previous single release 'Parasite'.
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.
Back in 2018 Brooklyn band Parrot Dream released their debut LP 'Light Goes'. An ethereal packing of lush dream pop and shimmering indie, the album reflected the growth of the group since their 2014 'Set Sail Someday' EP.
Earlier this year NYC-based artist Quelle Rox shared her cut 'Tired', which was jazzy slice of aquatic soul. Now the singer an producer delivers a taste of dream pop with her latest recording 'Cosmic Gloom'. The breezy lo-fi tune is a hazy delight as sparkling synths coincide with floating, airy vocals. We're hoping that Quelle Rox continues in this pop direction, as it'll be exiting to see where she takes her artistry and sound in the near future. Stream 'Cosmic Gloom' below.
