Meet Evan Wize, an electro pop artist from Philadelphia.
He likes to combine raw acoustic rock with soulful and synthetic sounds, resulting in atmospheric and well-produced music.
His latest release, the second off his self-titled, debut EP, is called ‘Front Seat’.
Sounds like: Alex Vargas
SoundCloud | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram
CAPPA
Moving on to her next single, CAPPA is back with ‘Next Ex’, the first track from her current ‘Queen Of Hearts’ EP.
Illustrious, whispering vocals layered over deep, pop-laden synths, another cracking number from CAPPA.
Whilst we have you, definitely check out the new PUSHER track featuring CAPPA.
CAPPA is current on tour, supporting Matt Wertz.
9/20: Phoenix, AZ @ Last Exit Live
9/23: Los Angeles, CA @ Hotel Cafe
9/27: San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel
9/29: Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
9/30: Seattle, WA @ Nectar Lounge
10/4: Salt Lake City, UT @ TBD
10/6: Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theatre
10/8: Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
10/9: St. Louis, MO @ Old Rock House
10/19: Orlando, FL @ TBD
10/21: Charlotte, NC @ TBD
10/26: Washington, DC @ Gypsy Sallys
10/27: Allston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
10/28: New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
10/30: Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live
11/10: Detroit, MI @ Magic Bag
11/11: Grand Rapid, MI @ TBD
11/12: Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
11/13: Minneapolis, NM @ Studio B
11/15: Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
11/16: Indianapolis, IN @ White Rabbit
11/17: Louisville, KY @ Headliner Music
12/2: Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5
12/3: Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
Sounds like: Lorde, Lana Del Rey, HOLYCHILD, Purity Ring, Washed Out, Say Lou Lou, The Knife, M83, KLOE, Druzy, Taylor Swift, The Knife
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud
CAPPA
Still Killin’ It, CAPPA is back with dark synth banger, ‘Goddess’.
We categorise CAPPA as an undiscovered Taylor Swift. Her music style walks a tightrope between cool nonchalance and sizzling summer pop, and pulls out all the stops to make sure it stays rattling around your head for hours after the final beat.
Sounds like: Lorde, Lana Del Rey, HOLYCHILD, Purity Ring, Washed Out, Say Lou Lou, The Knife, M83, KLOE, Druzy, Taylor Swift, The Knife
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud
CAPPA – Killin’ It
Nashville by way of Philly artist CAPPA (aka Carla Cappa) releases ‘Killin’ It’.
The slick pop peddler is reminiscent of a Lorde offering, but it has more of a backstreet vibe to it with slow hip-hop-esque vocals from Cappa as she whispers “We’ve got all the time in the world”.
Have a listen below:
The self-released track can be purchased on iTunes here.
Sounds like: Lorde, Lana Del Rey, HOLYCHILD, Purity Ring, Washed Out, Say Lou Lou, The Knife, M83
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud
Crozet by Justin Muir
Crozet are a multi-instrumental duo based in Philadelphia.
The Crozet boys, John Helmuth and Sean Lee, met during high school through mutual friends who were all in bands together at one time or another. Despite the boys starting off in hardcore bands, there was always a love for electronic music, especially 80’s electronica.
Some tracks just have it and ‘Hold My Weight’ is one of those (along with every single other one of Crozet’s compositions!). With layered synths and racing emotion that would give M83 a run for their money, ‘Hold My Weight’ is pure 80’s bliss.
Watch the official video below featuring footage from ‘The Breakfast Club’:
Word on the street – this is also a fab track to drive to.
The track is out via Synth Records and it has been included in Violent Success’s ‘RETRO FUTURE’ compilation.
Sounds like: M83, Washed Out, RAC, Teen Daze, BLSHS
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud