Tag Archives: synth pop

Single Release: Apgetaryong {Cora Kim}

a0800846745_10‘Apgetaryong’ by Cora Kim   (Montreal)

 
 

This is a single that represents Cora Kim quite well in my opinion; a tasteful mix of all the reoccurring elements in her music from synth pop to Korean folk to trip hop and r&b. Sonically, this song leaves a lot of open space for the eclectic instruments involved to breath and groove, leaving us feeling like we are being lifted out of our moment in time and cast into the realm she has prepared. Her delicate vocals dance around the beat and are equal parts rhythmic and melodic. The instrumental is comprised of high tuned drums and bright synths, among other percussive elements, that make for a very colorful and light landscape. All around a great production and developed sound. @thinknotsleep

Single Release: Dreaming {Smallpools}

964451_583761844989291_489612004_o‘Dreaming’ by Smallpools   (Los Angeles, CA)

 
 

There are many different levels of being turned onto a song and why it should be appreciated in the blogosphere and abroad. Today upon discovering what will quite possibly become the most hyped song of the summer, I am all ears for that very reason. The potential for Smallpools new synth-pop, dance track ‘Dreaming‘ to take off and be heard at parties and clubs all over the world this warm season is mind blowing. The main keyboard line and Passion Pit inspired vocals are enough to grab your attention for a good 5 plays in a row and be assured that posting this track on your social media pages will make you the coolest person your followers know that day. Hard-hitting production and intelligent pop arrangement will surely bring this group to international recognition and I’m glad to have caught on in these early stages. Oh, and download that shit for free you fools! [Free Download] @thinknotsleep

Coconut

rsz_coconutCoconut‘ by Où sont les filles ?   (Paris, France)

 

Sometimes I imagine myself on a French beach in winter, wearing a lot of pastel and looking off into the distance, spotting a–no, could it be?…but yes, three giraffes bobbing their lazy heads to some celestial electropop jam my ears are just too human to receive. ‘Coconut‘ was made for those daydreams. @AshleyCanino

Apart

‘Apart’ by LOVESPORT   (New York, NY)

 

There always comes a time in my day when vibey, electronic music is exactly what I need to focus, decompress, or do something I can’t do to my shoegaze and art pop playlists. ‘Apart‘ is becoming a go to for those moments. It is equal parts distant vocals and synth grooves. Bust out the novel you’ve been meaning to write with this track in the background. Or lie back, close your eyes, and just listen. LOVESPORT has six minutes of microchip magic for you, do with it what you will. @AshleyCanino

Do The Right Thing (Demo)

Do The Right Thing (Demo) by Le Boum   (Brooklyn, New York)

This song is so sweet that I think I’m getting a toothache. Le Boum mixes synthpop and indie rock, with the outcome becoming ‘Do The Right Thing‘. I like the effortless feel it has going on, it sounds airy but still dancey. I spent a good chunk of my afternoon listening to this song while putting together a dresser for my room. Though the task seemed impossible, listening to ‘Do The Right Thing’ made me feel less likely to burn it to pieces. @LeahLovecat

 

Big Mode

Big Mode by Modern Motion   (Indianapolis, Indiana)

Modern Motion have released a synthy/new wave EP and have titled it Big Mode. Their music is a bit of everything. It’s neither fast nor slow, sad or happy. It’s in between. That’s what I like about it. There is time to think it through, think through the lyrics, what they mean and what they stand for. Modern Motion sing songs of falling apart and being lovesick. Those two seem to go hand in hand and the Indianapolis band have done an excellent job at showcasing these all too familiar emotions. Lovecat