Tagged: synths

[Meet] Sally Shapiro

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Listening and looking at Sally Shapiro is like doing two different things at once.

Let’s break things down, get to the nitty gritty. Sally Shapiro is a duo from Sweden which consists of a Sally Shapiro and a Johan Agebjörn on the synths. Heavily influenced by 80′s italo-disco (which I applaude), the two have been putting out glittery music together for years although the wonderful female vocalist still prefers to play under the anonymous moniker, Sally Shapiro. What I think attracts many people to this woman is her obvious shyness to the industry, it almost works in her favor. Not thrilled with being on a stage somewhere and certainly not on anyone else’s timeline is actually more appealing in my mind.

Listen to their preview stream of the duo’s latest album, Somewhere Else, which you can grab your own copy of here.

Looking for a little more reading material? I really liked this recent interview eMusic had  with the duo.

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[Meet] W&I

W&I

Electro-ballads are slowly becoming my thing now. For fans of Room8 and College, this one’s for you. A duo consisting of two film composers from Stockholm, I believe, is already enough to know that whatever I receive in my inbox will be something of solid gold.

“Love Divine,” is the group’s first single, something slow and building with soft and delicate vocals. Everything necessary is present, like the searing electric guitar and dreamy synths. It’s a fabulous entry into the electronic scene and I’m beyond excited to explore their debut EP. Be sure to check out the teaser and grab your own copy of their new track below.

Love Divine – W&I

Right-click and enjoy.

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[Meet] Luxury Liners

I’ve always enjoyed Carter Tanton’s knack for an ultra hazy sound but his new project is something else.

Under the new moniker, Luxury Liners, Tanton throws a heavy low end under his reverbed vocals in his latest single, “Caribbean Sunset.” Still present are the warping loops but there’s more of a harshness to it alongside plenty of push and pull between the percussion and the glittery synths. Off of the forthcoming LP due out April 2nd (via Western Vinyl), They’re Flowers should be an interesting direction to say the least.

Grab your copy of the track below and stay tuned over the next couple of months for what  drops next.

Caribbean Sunset – Luxury Liners

Right-click and enjoy.

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[Inbox Submission] Skeleton Lipstick

Philadelphia-local, Skeleton Lipstick, fell into my inbox seemingly out of nowhere the other day. I just can’t keep up with this city.

Gritty 80′s-styled synths glaze over your eardrums smoothed out by glo-fi beats – and trust me, it completely comes together. There’s a lot of things I want to ask the man behind this synthwave project. More specifically, how are you producing this wonderful music and performing Maxillofacial surgery at the same time? Well, perhaps not at the same time. But still.

This is what I love, when artists give me a little context to work with. Not everything is a mysterious secret. Skeleton Lipstick is a working professional who manages to make some impressive electronic music that takes our ears decades back in time. His apparent skill for life balance allows him to creatively stretch his mind when he’s not performing his grueling 9-5. How cool, right?

Listen below to his newest release, Glows Then Melts and be sure to put this gentleman on your radar.

BONUS:  Just, wow.

And from SL himself:

The song above is a teaser for the new album. It does not appear on the album. I took the 10 tracks from “glows then melts” then cut them up, and organized the chaos into a NEW promo track! Every sound in the song (except the vocals) is a loop from one of the ten tracks on “Glows then Melts.” Nothing too special, just a little bonus song I worked up in an hour so. Head over to AIRLINES TAPES bandcamp for the real songs!

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[Meet] Young Wonder

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Upon recently discovering Ireland’s Young Wonder, I’ve begun to think I’ve really overlooked the country and its electronic scene.

Heavy hitting production that seamlessly weaves together many different layers of genres, beats, and vocals to truly make a sound of their own - Ian Ring and Rachel Koeman are on to something. Some moments I hear Sun Glitters, others I hear shades of Gold Panda, even Passion Pit when things get super manipulated … but, the one thing that stands alone is that gorgeous voice of Koeman. And, it’s used in incredibly diverse ways, varying from track to track. That’s impressive.

Debuting their first self-titled EP last April, I’m curious to see what they’re going to do next. A festival in the States would be huge, just saying..

Dig further into Young Wonder below and be sure to keep a hold of them via Facebook.

And if you’re into remixes, jump over to their Soundcloud page. Enjoy.

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[Music Videos] Ricardo Donoso

Audio and visual go hand in hand. It happens every day right before our eyes, sometimes without even our own consent. That’s why I love well-crafted music videos. I really enjoy watching what an artist believes is the visual counterpart of what they’re listening to.

Ricardo Donoso is more than an electronic musician. He’s a composer of tones that range genres and experiences, elevating the simple act of listening into something much more extraordinary. His dark compositions retain a rhythmic trance that’s not only executed perfectly, but actually are filled with layers and layers of depth. You’d have to try hard to not get lost in Donoso’s latest album, Assimilating the Shadow, which was released via Norman Records on the 7th.

“Assimilating the Shadow” is meant to be consumed at sunrise, at the party’s end. It’s an assemblage of dark, deeply considered sequences layered in a way that is a fusion of opposites. Sacred geometry sets the stage for these intricate, emotional structures to emerge. Tonal passages that appear divergent on their exterior but when layered through Donoso’s unique prism act as a passageway through the world’s apparent polarities.

Be sure to grab your copy here, and watch Pierce Warnecke’s fabulous visual interpretations below.

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Songs For Your Weekend Moods: AIMES edition.

AIMES met my ears at the perfect moment. Fresh out of work and ready to kick back and mellow out, this Brooklyn artist hit me with a chilled-beat and glazed-over 80′s synths. Commence immediate infatuation.

Released this past Tuesday, check out Aman Ellis’ collection of psychedelia in the form of electronic tones and the occasional guitar riff on his Beautiful Decay EP. AIMES’ sound is like a danceable chillwave, and I’m all about that at the moment. Listen below and name your price for the digital download.

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I’m On Fire (Space Duke edit) – Bruce Springsteen

Having lived in Philadelphia for over 5 years now, I’ve been given a lot of flack for not praying to their God that is Bruce Springsteen. I actually have no opinion on the man, which I think angers people more.

Anyways, this fabulous rework of his legendary song, “I’m On Fire,” is pretty cool. I love the oscillating synths and the steady yet glo-fi beat underneath carrying the entire track. These are two genre’s and sounds I never imagined coming together.

Check out Spain’s Space Duke and the rest of his work here, and say thank you to the person behind this recommendation.

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Got one foot on the gas, there’s never a need for brakes.

Viceroy has been furiously putting his midas touch on summer jams as of late and simply won’t stop. Listen to his incredible remix of Wiz Khalifa’s track, “This Plane,” which lays out perfect sunny synths underneath Wiz’ persistent flow.

Perfect music for the shore, right-click and download.

This Place (Viceroy Jet Life Remix) – Wiz Khalifa