Tycho will be releasing a new album entitled Awake on March 18th via Ghostly International.  We’ve already heard the title and lead track from the record now we have a new single “Montana”.  The song isn’t a stretch for Hansen’s project carrying the same ambient glow as his previous releases, but it has tinges of indie guitar pop in the vein of Real Estate that much of his work doesn’t.  Overall it’s an extremely enjoyable track increasing our anticipation for the full length.  Pre-order Awake HERE.

Two of our favorite producer outfits Treasure Fingers and The Knocks teamed up for this smooth little number asking “Do You Want To?”  The answer is yes guys, whatever it is, we’re in.  The track is up for free download on SoundCloud HERE.

RAC just released the collaboration with StB fav Tokyo Police Club for streaming on SoundCloud and we thought it was due time to post about the excellent EP.  ”Tourist” fits perfectly next to the smash singles already released “Let Go” and “Hollywood” featuring Kele and MNDR and Penguin Prison, respectively.  The Don’t Talk To EP is out and available for download everywhere.  Enjoy!

Fresh off the release of their great debut album Psychic, Darkside (the duo of producer Nicolas Jaar and guitarist Dave Harrington) have announced a tour for 2014.  Check out the dates below.

One of the highlights of the album is the slow burning guitar driven Paper Trails, featuring ethereal vocals from Jaar.  The guitar lines definitely call back to Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmore and make the point that Darkside probably got their name from the Floyd’s classic album.

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James Murphy has resurrected “The DFA” remix moniker for an unexpected mix of a Justin Timberlake hit from 2006.  Getting rid of the signature skittering Timbaland production and TI vocals, the remix goes with a backing track that fits more in line with what fans of LCD Soundsystem and DFA expect from the label.  The bassline is absolutely killer and the disco sound suits the track perfectly.  In their tweet about the track DFA Records referred to it as part of Throwback Fridays.  I think we are all hoping this will not be the last remix in that series.

Our favorite dreamscape painter Tycho is back with a new single “Awake”.  The track is a beautiful piece that could fit easily within the confines of his 2012 record Dive.  Basically this is a “if it ain’t broke” mentality I can get on board with.  The full length is due out in 2014 via Ghostly International.

Over the past year Bixel Boys have been masterfully remixing the likes of Robin Thicke, Drake, and Michael Jackson giving each their “soulful, dreamy, simple and dark” flavor.  No matter how good those were, it was all a prelude to this.  On their first EP the LA duo drop two cutting edge originals with Black December.  The title track is definitely the centerpiece if for nothing else than the 4-minute mark drop.  ”Red October” is a bit more aggressive making a great compliment to the moodier track.  Overall the EP shows off the Boys full sound and makes an excellent addition to any DJ or dance music enthusiast’s collection.  Listen below and buy HERE.

Thank God for new Phantogram.  In the past two years since their last release they’ve collaborated with Big Boi and Flaming Lips, but it’s great to hear new tunes from the NYC duo.  In the past couple weeks they’ve released two tracks showing they are still the best at blending synthpop, trip-hop, and shoegaze into pure magic.  Both “Celebrating Nothing” and “Black Out Days” are from the self-titles EP due out September 30th.

Today Goldroom dropped his debut EP Embrace just in time for you to soak in that last rays of summer light to it.  The six-song EP contains the brand new single by the same name as well as five other gems we’ve been loving for a while now including “Sweetness Alive” and “Only You Can Show Me”.  Listen to “Embrace” below featuring Australian singer Ariela Jacobs and head HERE to buy the EP.

Love stumbling across amazing bands like this.  Swedish trio Postiljonen (no idea how to say that), create indie electronic music with the bombastry of M83 and The Naked and Famous and the delicate dream pop touch of Keep Shelly in Athens.  Their debut album Skyer is a sonic journey suitable for headphones on long a plane ride or an impromptu dance party by the pool.  The record is out now on Best Fit Recordings, get it HERE.