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Weekly Gems 31

Gundelach – Control

Gundelach by Fredrik Harper

Having just signed to Terrible Records (Blood Orange, Porches, Le1f), Norwegian producer and artist Gundelach shares the imaginative ‘Control’.

It is taken from the forth-coming ‘Baltus’ LP, and showcases Gundelach’s Nordic-noir sensibilities, using delicate synths, pulsating beats and his effortless falsetto voice to tell a story of deep personal depression.

Sound like: Ásgeir, Bon Iver, Honne, Boxed In, RY X, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, The Presets

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Great News – You’re Mine

Great News

Time for something to lighten the mood from our favourite band of 2018, Great News.

‘You’re Mine’ is a shoe-gazer fan’s dream, a super colourful sonic nod to the 80’s and 90’s, a theme that runs throughout their debut LP ‘Wonderfault’.

Sounds like: Ten Fé, Bruce Springsteen, Sea Girls, SWIMM, Lean, Tame Impala, DIIV

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Benjamin’s Brother – If I Could

Benjamin's Brother

We are excited about Benjamin’s Brother – an interesting indie-pop band from Tel Aviv.

Discussing topics such as violence, death, desire and love, and citing influences across several genres including Arabic, American folk and techno, it’s no surprise that their sound is expansive, yet tender.

Watch their video below, which was shot by Indy Hait, at the Tel Aviv Museum Of Art, on a 16mm film.

Sounds like: Tame Impala, SAMA, Mumford & Sons, Solomon Grey, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, Aquilo

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CUT_ – It’s On

CUT_

Dutch electronic duo CUT_ share ‘It’s On’, a song about the denial towards the demise of a relationship.

But they don’t just write about internal issues found in human nature, but also discuss topics on mass psychology and by analysing these aspects of our society, CUT_ attempts to find a way of coping with the messed up world we’re living in.

Sounds like: IYES, Massive Attack, Kllo

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JOHN.K – Best Of Me

JOHN.K

JOHN.K‘s electronic driven pop always catches our attention and ‘Best Of Me’ is no exception.

‘Best Of Me’ is JOHN.K’s fourth single and demonstrates another layer of maturity and artistry. Speaking of the track, he explains,

“‘Best of Me’ is about evolving through young love, admitting to past mistakes and committing to giving someone the best possible version of yourself.”

Sounds like: Sam Smith, Justin Bieber

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Lalibelle – Balance

Lalibelle

Stockholm-based producer trio Lalibelle share their breezy pop track ‘Balance’.

Breaking the silence on mental health, the song tells the story of the childhood experience of having a suicidal parent.

Sounds like: Paperwhite

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Timothy – Fly

Timothy

We don’t know a great deal about Swedish singer/songwriter Timothy, but have really enjoyed listening to his second single, ‘Fly’.

Timothy explains, “The song is a long battle with a ghost of his, he interpreters his own song with a self-written poem. Wanting the listener to create their own story, rather than giving it all away.”

Sounds like: Bon Iver, Alex Vargas, Ry X, The xx, Keaton Henson, Matt Corby

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Pierce Fulton – Autumn Blossom

Pierce Fulton

Multi-instrumentalist, Pierce Fulton drops new single, ‘Autumn Blossom’, featuring vocals from the lovely Noosa, who we have been a fan of for a long time.

The track has an uplifting undertone throughout, with cinematic guitar riffs and pulsating synths.

Pierce Fulton’s album ‘Better Places’ is out on Potential Fun and can be purchased on iTunes here.

Sounds like: Cut Copy, Two Door Cinema Club, The Presets

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Blende feat. Mattie Safer – Back To Summertime

Blende feat. Mattie Safer - Back To Summertim

Time to check out the funky nu-disco number from London based Swedish producer Blende, featuring vocals from Mattie Safer (formerly of The Rapture).

Originally a demo that Blende was about to scrap, it wasn’t until Mattie Safer gave it some sad, soulful vocals that Blende really started to pay attention to what was being created.

You may think ‘Back To Summertime’ reminds you of fun times in the sun, but listen closely, as this track goes deeper than that, considering the complications and burdens of everyday life.

It’s out now via Eskimo Recordings.

Sounds like: The Rapture, Joe Goddard, Hot Chip, The Presets

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Pierce Fulton – Make Me Blue

Pierce Fulton

Pierce Fulton

24 year old musician, Pierce Fulton has had a huge interest in music since being a child. Despite being better known for his electronic music, Pierce has started to look at being a all round musician again; to start playing guitar, drums and piano like he did when he was a kid.

His track, ‘Make Me Blue’ is from his upcoming four-track EP, ‘Borrowed Lives’, all of which he sang, wrote, produced & live recorded on, and includes snippets of live music.

You can order his ‘Borrowed Lives’ EP on iTunes. It’s out on 22 July.

Sounds like: Cut Copy, Two Door Cinema Club, The Presets

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Gundelach – Fjernsynet

Gundelach by Simon Skreddernes

Gundelach by Simon Skredderne

Gundelach returns with his new single ‘Fjernsynet (Norwegian for “television set”), which is poised to lift him to new heights with its cooly delivered falsetto over a driving rhythm, accentuated by beautiful analog-electronic production.

It is a broody, melancholic and catchy slow burner, perfect to listen to when driving late at night.

The ‘Spiders’ EP is co-produced by Joel Ford (of Ford & Lopatin and Young Ejecta). It is mixed by Al Carson (Ariel Pink, Tim Hecker).

‘Fjernsynet’ was released on 8 April via Cosmos (Say Lou Lou, Naomi Pilgrim). The EP is available for pre-order here.

Live dates

13/04 – Ja Ja Ja @ Molotov, Hamburg
14/04 – Ja Ja Ja @ Musik & Frieden, Berlin
30/04 – Spot Festival, Aarhus
25-27/06 – Roskilde Festival, Roskilde
09-13/08 – Øya Festival, Oslo

Sound like: Ásgeir, Bon Iver, Honne, Boxed In, RY X, The Presets

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Gundelach – Spiders

Gundelach

Gundelach

Norwegian, bedroom producer, Kai Gundelach has been sharing his songs under the moniker, Gundelach, since 2014. Prior to then, he used to party at clubs in his teens, and later went onto warming up for some of his teenage DJ heroes.

After supporting Say Lou Lou on their album tour, Gundelach sent some demos to Joel Ford (of Ford & Lopatin and Young Ejecta), the two began a collaboration that resulted in him recording his debut EP in New York with Joel and Al Carlson (who has worked with Ariel Pink, amongst others).

His latest gem is ‘Spiders’, which cleverly combines intricate electronics overlaid with wispy vocals and pulsating beats.

Sound like: Bon Iver, Honne, Boxed In, RY X, The Presets

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Voltaire Twins – Long Weekend

Voltaire Twins

Voltaire Twins

Voltaire Twins is formed of siblings Jaymes and Tegan Voltaire, and drummer Jack Stirling.

The hyper-autobiographical ‘Long Weekend’ is a new glittery synth pop track with fragments of 70’s disco, 80’s pop and 90’s beats.

The band currently live in Melbourne and have worked with producer Anna Laverty (Cut Copy, New Gods) and mixer Steven Schram (San Cisco, Little Red).

Voltaire Twins will release ‘Long Weekend’ on 20 March.

Tour Dates:
20 March – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
1 May – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
2 May – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney

Have a listen to the Luke Million remix too, it’s awesome:

Sounds like: Cut Copy, Mystery Jets, Du Tonc, OH Land, Goldroom, Holy Ghost!, Van She, The Presets, Two Door Cinema Club, Friendly Fires

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