Ratatat have a very unique sound to say the least. Using a fusion of electronic beats and rock guitars and on occasion use samples to provide a theme throughout the tracks. Evan Mast's provides most of the twitchy beats (with the keyboards sounding like the machines that they were) and Mike Stroud's catchy riffs (with the guitar sounding like a synthesizer). - The Life Signs Project
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Jason Grishkoff
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Sep 14, 2010
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In anticipation of his new album Business Casual (released today on iTunes), Chromeo has dropped this teaser duet featuring Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. The track itself is notable for the flashback, 80s synthpop style and, in particular, saxophon...
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Jason Grishkoff
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Aug 10, 2012
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Okay, Capital Cities. You've done it. I wasn't planning to post this when you first sent it to me, but I just listened again. Properly.Turns out this is a pretty good cover. Worth of SOTD, in fact.The original version of "Nothing Compares 2 U" was wr...
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Jason Grishkoff
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Mar 15, 2011
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Not entirely sure what the hell I should be making of this track. First it sounds like Iron Maiden. Then it breaks into some Deadmau5. All of that is topped off by a ton of double-base kickdrum. I'm going to go out on a limb and just conclude that it...
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Ron Swanson
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Jun 27, 2012
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The 1975 are the new darlings of Manchester's ever-impressive music scene. Despite this being their first official release, "The City" provides a captivating first taste of their debut Facedown EP. The track arrives so fully formed, you'd think it wa...
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