Margot Polo is the project of David Provenzano. Based in California, this indie pop boy writes uplifting summertime classics for good fun kids who reminisce about the noughties.
Margot Polo will be putting out a series of tracks throughout the summer, mixed by Chris Keene and Wesley Slover and featuring vocals by Becky Filip. Listen to ‘Sing Hallelujah’ below.
Sounds like: Tame Impala, Vampire Weekend, CHAPPO, The Beatles
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PETEY
Commercial producer, PETEY, has just shared the incredibly catchy ‘Full Of Color’.
If this doesn’t advertise a summer adventure, we’re not sure what would. An upbeat track that sends out a million positive vibes.
Listen below.
Sounds like: One Republic, Pistol Shrimp, Youngr
Crywolf
Post electronic dance music master, Crywolf, has been quiet for the last year…that is until now.
Sharing his outwardly new track, ‘Quantum Immortality’, Crywolf once again pushes the boundaries of an electronic dance record, proving how it can be endless, just by fitting outside the box.
Sounds like: Flume, PVRIS, Flux Pavilion, Chet Faker
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yellowbirddd
Another talented musician from Berklee. This one goes by the name of yellowbirddd (aka Liam McCormack).
Emo singer, and Neil Young fan through and through, yellowbirddd combines angst with folk sounds.
‘Frogtown’ does just this, and we especially love the snippets of festive bells in the track.
McCormack is hoping to release an album called ‘You’re Already in Paradise’ with the help of an IndieGoGo campaign.
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Midnight Mystery Club
Indietronica is an addictive genre. Other styles rarely get close to the type of highs that indietronica induces.
One band pushing forward such musical euphoria to the masses is Midnight Mystery Club (aka David Paul Newell).
Offering us light hearted synths, with addictive riffs and beaming melodies, it’s no wonder that Midnight Mystery Club has drawn comparisons to greats, such as Empire of The Sun and Peter Gabriel.
Sounds like: RÜFÜS, Fenech-Soler, Empire Of The Sun, Gypsy & The Cat, M83, Peter Gabriel
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Deep Dark Blue by Bryce Alber
Don’t be fooled into thinking Deep Dark Blue come from anywhere other than Los Angeles.
This Californian duo create hypnotic electronica, and although their new track ‘Been Here Once Before’ is not a trigger-happy, dance floor filler, it has a familiarity that will appease both those who enjoy a chilled Sunday afternoon in the park, as well as the nighttime clubbers amongst us.
Building around a percussive (and slightly tropical) backbeat and methodically adding lush sonic textures, ‘Been Here Once Before’ gently unfolds into a euphoric track with soothing bass lines and heavenly guitar interludes, making us question whether we really have been here once before.
Sounds like: Hot Chip, Goldroom, The 2 Bears, Caribou, Holy Ghost!, Tame Impala, Miike Snow, Simian Mobile Disco, M83
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Late Night Revival
It’s summer, so line up the upbeat pop tracks to help you enjoy the sunshine even more!
‘Irony’ is a debut from a California-based indie pop band who go by the name of Late Night Revival.
It’s a modern feeling number with a throwback twist, perfect for any midnight pick up.
‘Irony’ is taken off their upcoming self-titled album.
Sounds like: Great Good Fine Ok, Fickle Friends, Kid Astray, Pistol Shrimp, The 1975
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Raeko & Mating Ritual
One year on from their last single release together, Raeko (Jason Suwito‘s project) and Mating Ritual have teamed up once again, to our delight!
Funky and soulful vocals layered over a sweet, nu-disco backdrop, this is strictly on a ‘Need 2 Know’ basis.
Listen below.
Sounds like: Sir Sly, Collaj, Lane 8, Zimmer, Goldroom, Huntar
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CHELAN by Matt Drenik
CHELAN (pronounced sh-lan) is a band comprised of classical music teacher Jennifer Grady, film/TV music composer Justin Hosford, and drummer Chad Austinson.
‘Beams’ is the lead single from their latest album, ‘Vultures’, which the band say has more of a synth pop sound than their previous endeavours.
‘Vultures’ is out on 26 August.
Sounds like: Bat For Lashes, Susanne Sundfør, White Sea, First Aid Kit
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HUNNY
HUNNY is a South Californian band, who like to create sweet blends of 80’s pop punk. They cite their influences from the likes of Prince and The Cure.
Their debut EP ‘Pain/Ache/Loving’ was produced with Eric Palmquist (Bad Suns, Trash Talk). The result is a lovelorn themed EP that paints a colourful picture of heartbreak and frustration through angst driven anthems.
Listen to ‘Vowels (and The Importance of Being Me)’ below.
Sounds like: Temper Trap, The Wild Wild, Blossoms, Young Empires, The Smiths, Twin Wave, The Island Club
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