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Monogem - Silhouette

Monogem Silhouette

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Discovered by:
Lauren Ziegler
Lauren Ziegler
Published:
Feb 08, 2015
Total plays:
6,745
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92 times
Sounds like: Robyn, Genevieve, The Knife
Why do we like this?

I recently shared Monogem's fantastic single "The Glow," so I'm excited to show off their latest release, "Silhouette," on Indie Shuffle today.

It's becoming pretty apparent that the L.A, duo has a real talent for creating simple, fun, and completely catchy synth pop. I really love Jen Hirsh's vocals. Smooth and warm in timbre tone, the melody is inviting and unassuming. 

The synth layers, courtesy of Scott Smith, fill out the soundscape; from the full bass to the punchy staccato beats, it just works.

The structure is basic: the verse starts the story and builds up to the bright bridge, complete with quirky little yelps at the end of each phrase. The chorus turns it up a notch, with the help of those invigorating synths and a gorgeous vocal hook. And so on. Basic, sure. Boring? Not even close. 

Another great track from Monogem, Im really looking forward to hearing what's to come in 2015.

- Lauren Ziegler
Streaming source: http://soundcloud.com/monogem/silhouette-1

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