While Teen Daze was busy fusing its path as one of the few consistent highlights of 2012′s blundering musical exhibition, there was a creeping sense from the shadows that quartet Wake Owl was up to something equally fantastic, but the full extent of it wasn’t heard yet. The folk darlings…
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Little Daylight – “Name In Lights”
To say that New York indie-synth-pop-rockers Little Daylight aren’t resting on any laurels would be an understatement. Having just released their first single, “Overdose”, to rave reviews (and the top spot on HypeMachine), one might expect the trio to take it easy for a bit. Instead, Little Daylight released three masterful…
ABBY – Streets (Monsieur Adi Remix)
Dancin’ with the devil on a level far beyond wickedness and iniquity, German band ABBY give an all-embracing thumbs up to Monsieur Adi remixing their recent ‘Streets’ single – as the man from France comes away with colossal synthesizer results. BONUS! MORE BONUS!
Ancient Mariner – “In Solitude” + “Acedia”
Reflecting the peacefulness and tranquility of the small cabin in the Rocky Mountains that they were recorded in, Ancient Mariner’s new songs “In Solitude” and “Acedia” are captivating from start to finish. Releasing the songs to build hype to his forthcoming debut EP, Gabriel Jorgensen (Ancient Mariner) presents us with…
AWOLNATION – “This Kid’s Not Alright”
Impersonating the likes of The Black Keys at one end and the Nine Inch Nail frontman Trent Reznor at the other, AWOLNATION’s gritty new blues inspired tune “This Kid’s Not Alright” packs quite the energetic punch. Suprisingly, ”The Kid’s Not Alright” is intended for a video game soundtrack (“Injustice: Gods Among Us”) that…
DEJA – Still Falling
Falling head over heels in audio collision love, dance music’s version of The White Stripes carry on with a slow and gritty slow-timed beast – that moves shadowy and swift like a Dark Brotherhood assassin on-point for his / her first kill. 80’s glam gets re-injected from DEJA this April. DEJA – Still Falling
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Fossil Collective – Tell Where I Lie [Album Stream]
Fossil Collective’s approachability was a key carrier to their success in 2012. Their debut EP On and On, as well as its successor Let It Go, progressed upon a relatable vibe which transcends that of your routine dream-folk outfits. This crowd-pleasing methodology, built around seductive harmonizing and convenient melodies that swoon…
Mt. Wolf – “Veins”
Occasionally you will stumble across an artist or band that, while not reinventing any specific genre, are able to move you by fine-tuning pieces that are already in place. Using many different stylistic electronic elements to support lead singer and songwriter Kate Sproule’s venturing vocals, Mt. Wolf can be credited…
Amarante – “The Manic” [Exclusive Download]
Having perfected the idea of unity in a song, husband and wife duo Amarante showcase what it is like to be in love and share a passion for music, crafting a harmonious sound in every one of the delicately-thought-out songs off of their new album Udana Prana. Creating music since 2011,…
Wintercoats – “Everyone Seems To Be In On Something” [Premiere]
The last single from Melbourne’s Wintercoats arrived just in time for the winter solstice. Now, dreampop virtuoso James Wallace is ushering in spring with a brand new single pulled from his upcoming Heartful EP. ”Everyone Seems To Be In On Something” deepens the haze teased on “Halogen Moon”, enmeshing ephemeral…
Earmilk Showcase: Lotus
“I’d rather our genre be referred to simply as Lotus. That may seem… off, but we do our own thing, and the stigma that comes with being labeled a jam band is something I’d like to avoid.” When Luke Miller said that to me over lunch last Saturday, he…
M83 – “Oblivion”
If you haven’t already heard, Anthony Gonzalez of the electronic shoegaze unit M83 has jumped onboard to help score Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming sci-fi film, Oblivion. To be honest I’m amazed this is the first time M83 has been asked to help score a film as their music has so many…
Phoria – “Red”
London 5 piece Phoria are planning on releasing their debut Bloodworks next month, an EP that draws apparent influence from sounds crafted by Sigur Rós and James Blake. The lead track off the EP, “Red” is a piano based emotional ride that should steal your attention. Building off of an experimental backing…
Majical Cloudz – “Childhood’s End”
On their debut EP, Montreal-based duo Majical Cloudz let open space ring almost as an instrument in itself. Songwriter Devon Welsh and producer Matthew Otto continue in a similar vein with the first new cut from their upcoming full-length, Impersonator. “Childhood’s End” operates on a disarmingly simple beat, coloring…
Litte Daylight – Overdose (Tippy Toes Remix) [Earmilk Premiere]
Having released their first single, “Overdose”, to universal praise (and a top spot on the HypeMachine), our formally-favorite-remixers-turned-favorite-up-and-comers Little Daylight have begun to pass a metaphorical torch- the remix torch… I guess… “Overdose” is now making its way through the hands of several beloved semi-’under ground’ producers (namely Los Angeles’ Twice as…