All posts tagged: synthpop

Joon ‘Orqod’ Video

Maltese artist Yasmin Kuymizakis aka Joon is set to release her debut LP 'Dream Again' on July 9th. Having began the writing process a decade ago, Kuymizakis manifested the album into reality after suffering from a bad car accident. Eventually signing to Italians Do It Better, Joon's forthcoming record is that vehicle expressing her overcoming of life's previous challenges.

Premiere: Victoria Owsnett ‘Thrones’

Known as the front woman of the band AXLS, Victoria Owsnett makes her solo debut with the single 'Thrones'. Driving down the lane of pop whilst still implanting synth roots, the song is a look into the window of one who was always considered unpopular and their perspective. There is also an ultimate sense of empowerment throughout the tune upon the the eventual understanding that no one is truly better than another.

Keep Dancing Inc Release Their New EP ‘Silent & Satisfied’

French trio Keep Dancing Inc have released their new EP 'Silent & Satisfied'. Comprised of four tracks, the band have created a tasty blend of 80s synthpop, new wave, disco and more, fostering a sound packed with flair that is not only Parisian sexy but insanely grooving at the same time. The EP follows Keep Dancing Inc's previous release 'Long Enough', which they dropped back in June.

Listen to MNRØ’s ‘I’m Not Running to You’

Manchester's MNRØ steps up with a stern and unapologetic track titled 'I'm Not Running to You'. Produced by BNJI, the song is a synth-firing pop offering that finds MNRØ refusing to run back to someone who isn't treating her at the highest of standards and only calling for sexual encounters. Executing a defiance in delivery coupled with the bouncy, tropical rhythm, MNRØ shows and proves that she is definitely a star in the making. We're excited to hear what's coming down the pipeline for this promising artist. Have a listen.

Stream Night Glitter’s Debut Album

Known for her work with Thievery Corporation, singer LouLou Ghelichkhani and John Michael Schoepf of The Happen-Ins fame have released their self-titled debut album as Night Glitter. Comprised of nine tracks in total, the duo have taken the sounds of electronica, dream pop and indie rock and whipped them into one finely blended melting pot of sonic goodness.

Dagny Drops Side A of Her Debut Album ‘Strangers / Lovers’

Norwegian singer Dagny has released Side A of her debut album 'Strangers / Lovers', with the full LP landing in September. With the concept of the record that of a story, the idea stemmed from the vocalist going through 250 songs that she had written over time, many documenting the ups, downs and in-between of her life spanning a decade.

PEAKES Share Their Latest Single ‘We’ll Talk’

Leeds trio PEAKES follow-up their AA-side release 'On The Other Side / A Sacred Place' with a new track dubbed 'We'll Talk'. Stacked with haunting synths and at times foggy drums, the tune shifts into a vibrant dash of synthpop, creating new textures and an alternative mood to the initial darker tones.