All posts tagged: synth pop

ColoRising Interview with Σtella

Stella Chronopoulou is an artist in every sense of the word. Known by her moniker Σtella, she operates between the mediums of music and visual arts, and even her sonic platform extends to singing, songwriting, producing and playing guitar. Her sound is a glistening array of pop, utterly dreamy and lavish. Having been continually praised by the media for the past few years now, Σtella's second solo LP 'Works For You' is another perfect hitting of the target and further growth of someone who creates from the heart and soul.

Stream S.W.I.M.’s Lifting Single ‘Stop & Remember’ Ft. Σtella

Comprised of Athens' based musicians/composers Marilena Orfanou, Gina Dimakopoulou and Maria Hatzakou, S.W.I.M have been building their name creating various pieces for film including their debut single 'Never Find It', written for the movie 'Chevalier'. With a new 7" single landing February 7th via Inner Ear Recordings, S.W.I.M. have joined forces with Greek singer and musician Σtella for the track 'Stop & Remember'.

Stream East Of My Youth’s New Self-Titled EP

Icelandic duo East Of My Youth have released their self-titled debut EP. Comprised of six tracks, the Reykjavík-based group have composed moody and ethereal bits of electronic pop, continuing a heritage of experimental acts who have released some of the most cutting edge sounds within the past two decades. A dreamy soundscape of of cinematic rhythms East Of My Youth's EP is currently available for streaming which you can listen to down at the bottom.

Σtella Brings Forth Her Lush Pop Song ‘Way To Go’

Athens-based Stella Chronopoulou aka Σtella continues to drop some of the finest synth-pop cuts around stemming back to the days with Fever Kids. Her 2015 self-titled LP was one of our top picks of that year, and now Σtella is gearing up for the release of her forthcoming LP 'Works For You', out in February. Linking up with Nteibint for the production of the forthcoming record, she has unveiled a new single titled 'Way To Go'. Led by a subtle guitar riff, the song progresses to a chic and sultry pop beauty, something that Chronopoulou has built a firm reputation on. 'Works For You' will get released via Inner Ear Recordings. Check it out.

Dia & Ski Lodge Connect for the Sultry Single ‘Gambling Girl’

Dia is the moniker of Danielle Birrittella who actually trained as an opera singer. Last year she released her 'Tiny Ocean' EP via Manimal Records. A passionately delivery of chamber pop, post classical and more, the record was a wonderland of styles harmoniously swirled to one lush presentation. The vocalist now connects with NYC's Ski Lodge for the 'Gambling Girl' track. Taking the sound to more of a mellow electro helping, vocals are chopped and repeated throughout the tune whilst soft synths are layered on top of the 80s style drum programming. This song will definitely have you in a zoning state of mind. Check out the track via the stream below.