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Weekly Gems 92

Younger Hunger – Second Best

Younger Hunger

Younger Hunger is making waves with new single ‘Second Best’.

Inspired by 90’s indie-rock guitars, chart-topping pop hooks, and emo lyricism, their sound is quite difficult to pin down, especially when they refuse to make the same song twice.

Musically sitting somewhere between APRE and Sea Girls, the Orange Country-based upstarts present us with a perfect contradiction.

Sounds like: APRE, Sea Girls, Low Island

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Urchin – Without No Fear

Urchin - Without No Fear

Blog-house promoter Urchin (aka London-based producer Leo Appleyard) shares his new single, ‘Without No Fear’, out now on BonFire Records.

‘Without No Fear’ is the third track from the jazz-turned-indietronica musician’s sophomore EP, due out in January 2020, and features luxurious R&B vocals from Black Rose.

Sounds like: Kudu Blue, Kllo, Two Door Cinema Club, Von Sell, Ratatat

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Birthh – Yello / Concrete

Birthh - Yello / Concrete

Jazz and neo-soul musician Birthh (real name Alice Bisi) was raised in Florence on a diet of Tom Waits and Bob Dylan.

The new video for her single ‘Yello / Concrete’ was filmed between the Tuscan countryside and Milan and, as the visuals suggest, merge two unconventional sounds

Sounds like: Mallrat

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I AM KARATE – Hey Love

I AM KARATE

Swedish duo I AM KARATE (aka producer and songwriters, Marta Pettersson and Erika Ahlström) shares new single, ‘Hey Love’.

Speaking about insecurity, the girls explain,

“The song is about insecurity and not feeling sure you’re being honest with your love. Like he’s got a secret world when he’s dreaming that you’re not a part of, and you wonder if it’s more than just dreams.”

Sounds like: Ralph, Say Lou Lou, MIYNT, Doe Paoro, Sirena, Susanne Sundfør, Shura, Kyla La Grange

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NoMBe – Paint California

NoMBe

German born, Los Angeles-based artist NoMBe shares his vibrant new single, ‘Paint California’, the first single from his sophomore breakup album, ‘Chromotopia’.

The leftfield leaning pop single perfectly encapsulates NoMBe’s butter-smooth vocals over the intricately created arrangement.

Sounds like: Du Tonc, Friendly Fires, Jungle, Vampire Weekend, Local Natives

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Ronika – Solitaire

Ronika - Solitaire

Nottingham-born singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Ronika is back and sounding distinctively disco-noir.

Continuing Ronika’s inclination for all things funk and dream pop, the track features spoken-word contribution from Lee-Ann Curren (a French female pro-surfer and fellow musician) whilst also forming part of Ronika’s latest longer-form project.

Sounds like: ABBA, Chaka Khan, Aeroplane, Breakbot, Ballet School, Ladyhawke, Color War, The Human League, Little Boots, Bananarama, Annie

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George Eve – One Track Mind

George Eve - One Track Mind

George Eve‘s music is quite frankly a melting pot of different sounds and rhythms.

From bold, expansive and inventive melodies to candid lyrics touching on love, heartbreak and isolation, it’s clear Eve will be forming his own path in the industry.

He has teamed up with Sam Duckworth as co-producer for the brooding single, ‘One track Mind’.

Sounds like: Metronomy, Glass Animals

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Constance – Work Hard

Constance - Work Hard

Canadian singer/songwriter Constance shares her effervescent sophomore single, ‘Work Hard’.

With smooth electronic production and lush vocals, her music continues to shed light through her raw and emotional lyricism exploring heartbreak, love, and loss.

Sounds like: Lorde, NEONHEART, Billie Eilish

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Nina Chuba – Lips Shut

Nina Chuba

20 year old Berlin-based artist Nina Chuba shares her most vulnerable release to date.

Written about treating herself better and muting those negative voices in her head, ‘Lips Shut’ is another urban leaning pop hymn from the unique artist.

Sounds like: Lorde, Billie Eilish, Lauren Sanderson

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KOKO – Freak (Acoustic)

KOKO - Freak

Bristol-born pop three-piece KOKO have a natural wall of energy which they call the “KOKO traingle”.

They’ve just dropped the acoustic version of their debut single, ‘Freak’. Stripping back the electro-tinged original of their debut singl, it’s all about embracing individuality – “It’s a FU to the man!”

Sounds like: Everyone You Know, 10 O’Clock Chemical, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar

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Gigi Rowe – Promises

Gigi Rowe by Chase Leonard

Gigi Rowe by Chase Leonard

Has Gigi Rowe travelled from the 80’s just to release ‘Promises’? We think so.

The bright and eclectic artist brings the retro/futuristic sounds of that decade to life in the new single, as she boldly showcases her hot pink characteristics.

Sounds like: Ralph, Great Good Fine Ok, LANY

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Interview with Pr0files

Pr0files

Pr0files

Sunny electro duo, Pr0files, have released their debut album and to celebrate, we caught up with them for a quick fire interview round, and the answers are hilarious! Check them out below.

1. Album or EP?
Danny – Album
Lauren – Singles!!!

2. “Call Yourself a Lover” or “Abuse U (Feel It)”?
Danny – This is like choosing your favorite child. Call Yourself a Lover.
Lauren – Seriously, they’re both my babies, I just can’t. But CYAL.

3. Audio or video?
Danny – Audio
Lauren – Music video

4. Notepad or laptop?
Danny – Laptop
Lauren – MacBook Pro

5. Pen or pencil?
Danny – Pen, preferably blue ink
Lauren – Thin Sharpie

6. Homemade or readymade?
Danny – Homemade
Lauren – Always DIY

7. Bad hair or bad clothes?
Danny – Never bad hair, bad clothes for sure
Lauren – Bad clothes can be forgiven

8. Girls or boys?
Danny – Girls
Lauren – Tall, dirty blonde boys with blue eyes
Tall, dirty blonde boys with blue eyes

9. Hot or cold?
Danny – Hot
Lauren – Let it snow

10. Home or abroad?
Danny – No place like home
Lauren – Home on the range

Their incredible debut album ‘Jurassic Technologie’ is out now via STRAIGHT A RECORDS.

Sounds like: ASTR, Ronika, Monogem, Color War, Palmedo, Shura, Chromeo, Tep No, Laurel

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Pr0files – Empty Hands

Pr0files by Beth Sternbaum

Pr0files by Beth Sternbaum

PR0FILES is longtime friends, Lauren Pardini and Danny Sternbaum. They write about sex addiction, hypnotherapy and love.

Got your attention? Good, because they are one of our ones to watch in 2015 and 2016!

Watch the Bob Dylan-inspired video to their latest single, ‘Empty Hands’ below.

Their debut album ‘Jurassic Technologie’ will be released in February 2016​​.

Sounds like: ASTR, Ronika, Monogem, Color War, Palmedo, Shura, Chromeo, Tep No, Laurel

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Pr0files – I Know You Still Care

Pr0files - I Know You Still Care

Pr0files – I Know You Still Care

You find yourself back in the club, amongst the flashing blue and green lights, with your eyes closed, hands stretched up in the air and legs swaying to a synth-dance masterpiece. The sound entering your ears is ‘I Know You Still Care’ by Los Angeles-based Pr0files.

The track is from their album ‘Jurassic Technologie’, due for release in October via Straight A Records.

Sounds like: Ronika, Monogem, Color War, Palmedo, Shura, Chromeo, Tep No

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Kate Boy – Midnight Sun

Kate Boy - Midnight Sun

Kate Boy returns with new track, ‘Midnight Sun’ which will be featured on their debut album ‘ONE’, set for release this November.

‘Midnight Sun’ was written and recorded by Kate Boy in Stockholm last December and draws inspiration from the endless days of sunlight during Swedish summers, often described as a magical experience.

Kate Boy enlisted esteemed Swedish producer Christoffer Berg (Depeche Mode, Fever Ray, I Break Horses) to assist on the production of the track, together the collaboration created brooding synth lead verses that erupt into an explosive, anthemic chorus.

It is out on 10 August via [FICTION RECORDS], but can be purchased now on iTunes.

Sounds like: Niki & The Dove, Death Rattle, I BREAK HORSES, MSMR, Soft as Snow, The Knife, Chvrches, Grimes, Color War, Graingerboy, Mr Little Jeans, Kate Bush

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Pr0files – Get It Up

Pr0files

Pr0files

We have some new cool kids on the block; this time its Los Angeles-based Pr0files (aka longtime friends Lauren Pardini (vocals/keys) and Danny Sternbaum (producer/guitars)).

With a history of seven years between them, and having worked with such artists as Skrillex and Corin Roddick of Purity Ring, it is no surprise that their latest track ‘Get It Up’ is super memorable.

Listen below to the sparkling track with a chorus that we promise will stay with you long after listening:

Sounds like: Ronika, Monogem, Color War, Palmedo

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Soft Touch – Swim In The Night feat. Silya

Soft Touch - Swim In The Night feat. Silya

Soft Touch – Swim In The Night feat. Silya

We received a press release in our inbox for Soft Touch‘s new track ‘Swim In The Night’ featuring Norweigen vocalist Silya and we couldn’t stop pressing repeat!

Soft Touch is made up of Chrome Canyon of Stones Throw Records (Peanut Butter Wolf, Aloe Blacc, Dam-Funk) and Saarid of VHS or Beta.

The duo formed in Brooklyn in 2012 with an intention to make adventurous pop music, and it appears that they have succeeded.

‘Swim In The Night’ is the epitome of a nu-disco 80’s track.

Sounds like: Futurecop!, Ronika, Aeroplane, Breakbot, Ballet School, Ladyhawke, Color War, The Human League, Little Boots

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Ronika – Marathon

Ronika

Ronika

Nottingham songstress Ronika is back with new track ‘Marathon’ and it’s a corker!

The self-written and produced ‘Marathon’ jumps straight into Ronika’s smooth Chaka Khan reverberating vocals and has a classic disco and soulful electronic vibe to it.

The song’s lyrics refer to that rush of energy you get when falling in love, and the high you get which makes you feel like you could do anything, like running a marathon.

Ronika’s ‘Marathon’ EP is her first new material since this summer’s acclaimed ‘Selectadisc’. The EP will be released on 1 December.

If you want to catch Ronika, she will be performing on 17 October at STFD‘s ‘The Summer After Party’ in Brixton, London. See below for more info and click for link to tickets!

STFD

STFD

Sounds like: Chaka Khan, Aeroplane, Breakbot, Ballet School, Ladyhawke, Color War, The Human League, Little Boots, Bananarama, Annie

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Pink Gloves – Fading Stars

Pink Gloves

Pink Gloves

We love nothing more than a musician who shares our passion for discovering and sharing new music.

Pink Gloves is the project of musician and blogger Petr Pliska from Prague, Czech Republic. Since 17 he has been obsessed by discovering music and when he was 20 he established his first britpop inspired band.

‘Fading Stars’ is a melancholic electronic pop track with hints of both the 80’s and 00’s.

Have a listen below.

Sounds like: Hot Chip, Junior Boys, Chromatics, Cut Copy, RAC, Color War, Goldroom, Joywave

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Kate Boy – Self Control

Kate Boy

Kate Boy

Kate Boy is an industrial electronic band based in Stockholm.

Latest track ‘Self Control’ gives us an insight to the band’s life recording in their studio in Stockholm, with the music video being a live recording of ‘Self Control’ below:

‘Self Control’ was released on 29 July 2014 via Fiction Records and can be purchased on iTunes here.

Sounds like: Niki & The Dove, Death Rattle, I BREAK HORSES, MSMR, Soft as Snow, The Knife, Chvrches, Grimes, Color War, Graingerboy, Mr Little Jeans, Kate Bush

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