Dance-Rock, Electropop, Fav Tracks
Enjoy the latest track from the 5 piece group from Athens, GA. The electro rockers upcoming debut LP Body Faucet is set to release May 1, and “Orifice Origami” joins the previous single “Sebastian” in what’s shaping up to be a great summertime record. I’ll be catching them in Columbus, OH this weekend, along with The Naked and Famous, Walk the Moon, and The Features. Yeah, it’s gonna suck.
Dance-Rock, Fav Tracks, Indie Rock
This year’s summer anthem has been chosen. Go forth and be excellent to each other.
The group that brought you dance-rock gems like “Jump in the Pool” and “Paris” recently put out their second full length, Pala. The track “Blue Cassette” has quickly become a favorite on the album with its tropical flare and infectious rhythm. The trio put the song out for free download a while back and it has been on repeat in my head ever since. Give a listen below and download it for the price of an email. Head HERE to purchase Pala.
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Dance-Rock, Electronic, Fav Tracks
It has been quite a while since we’ve heard from German dance-rock duo Digitalism, but now we have a new track and the prospect of a new album. The first taste of the LP, “2 Hearts”, likens Digitalism’s biggest hit off 07′s Idealism, “Pogo”. An epic dance song involving more structure and build/release than their typical glitchiness. The well titled, I Love You Dude, is due out June 20th. ”2 Hearts” is free for download on SoundCloud right HERE.
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Dance-Rock, Indie Rock, New Artists
The internet can be a scary and wonderful place. A few days ago it proved to be the latter as I stumbled across The Collectable Few. The West London four piece are dead-set on becoming the next talked about indie rock act. With a sound along the lines of Two Door Cinema Club and Friendly Fires the group features shimmering guitars, danceable beats, and catchy vocals. Their most recent single “Headstrong” has all the makings of a huge hit with its extremely infectious chorus and energy. RAC’s own Maury mixed the single and accompanied it with a great remix. Listen to “Headstrong” and another StB favorite “Glamour” below. Head HERE to buy the single and HERE to listen to more songs from The Collectable Few.
Dance-Rock, Fav Tracks, Indie Rock, News
The Pass just announced via Twitter and Pretty Much Amazing that their anxiously awaited LP debut is available free to stream on the great Sound Cloud. BURST will soon be available for purchase electronically (September 21), but until then give it a try right here. Thanks guys!
Dance-Rock, Indie Rock, Videos
You’ve heard Delorean’s “Real Love” single in both it’s original and remixed forms. Now it’s time to sit back and watch the video! Directors Aaron Brown and Ben Chappell, known as Focus Creeps (NSFW) put together a fun and somewhat twisted video together combining beaches, hipsters, and wild dogs. Record label Matador Records posted the video on their site this morning along with a quote from vocalist/bassist Ekhi Lopetegi: “Real love is being in a state of conflict against the outside world”. Enjoy!
Dance-Rock, Indie Rock, New Artists, Tours
Two Door Cinema Club may be the catchiest upstart on the internet right now. With their addictive guitar riffs, Ben Gibbard-esque vocals, and programmed beats swaying between afrobeat and dance party infused, this Northern Irish threesome have pricked the ears of thousands since the release of their EP only a year ago. They caught our attention with the single “I Can Talk” at the end of last year just prior to their debut full length release Tourist History. Two Door–getting their name from the mispronunciation of the local Tudor Cinema by one of the members–has since opened for the likes of Phoenix and Foals. Do these youngsters have what it takes to scale metaphorical wall from internet phenom to indie club mainstay? You tell us. Listen to the single “Something Good Can Work” and check them out during their first headlining US tour below:
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Dance-Rock, Fav Tracks, Indie Rock, New Artists, News
Can you go wrong with influences like Justice, LCD Soundsystem, and Daft Punk? If you ask The Pass, you’d get a resounding NO, with some poppy synth in the background. Setting up shop in Louisville, KY with sonaBLAST! records, The Pass have already wowed us this year with their Colors EP. The catchy dance hit “Crosswalk Stereo” left us hungry for more. They’ve delivered.
“Trap of Mirrors” is the brand new single from Burst, the debut full-length album due out this fall, and it doesn’t disappoint. We can’t wait for more.
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Purchase and listen to the rest of The Pass at their bandcamp site.
Dance-Rock, Fav Tracks, Indie Rock, Tours
The independent dance-rock outfit Delorean have just released a new single from Subiza. It’s called “Real Love” and we Really Love it… No but seriously it’s great. The track showcases Delorean’s uncanny ability to energize and tranquilize simultaneously. The single is available now and is accompanied by remixes by The Field, Tiedye, Deadboy, Pional, Narcisse, and ARP. Listen to it all below and go buy it here.
The Spaniard quartet is also starting up touring again:
08/29 – Brooklyn, NY – Williamsburg Waterfront
09/02 – Casbah – San Diego, CA w/ Cold Cave & Abe Vigoda
09/04 – FYF Fest – Los Angeles, CA
09/05 – Bumbershoot – Seattle, WA
11/05 – Hailey’s – Denton, TX *
11/08 – Rhythm Room – Phoenix, AZ *
11/10 – GAMH – San Francisco, CA *
11/13 – Biltmore Cabaret – Vancouver, BC *
11/16 – 7th St. Entry – Minneapolis, MN *
11/17 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL *
11/18 – Mod Club – Toronto, ON *
11/19 – Le Belmont – Montreal, QC *
11/20 – Middle East Downstairs – Cambridge, MA *
11/22 – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA *
11/23 – Rock and Roll Hotel – Washington, DC *
*w/ Lemonade
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