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By
anibal
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May 11, 2015
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L.A.-based boy band Mirror Talk has figured out how to time travel. They've reached back into 1984 and brought back a wedding singer staple that melds R&B and new wave, and added that prototypical L.A. shimmer.
As your friends start getting hitc...
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Sounds like:
Kavinsky,
M83,
Danny Elfman
By
Almond Ivan
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Apr 29, 2015
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After a long day, consisting of eight shots of espresso, picking my friend up from the airport early in the morning, and getting home to find out I have WiFi (finally!), the energy coursing through my body is unreal.
Hitting play on this song was on...
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3

Sounds like:
Canopy Climbers,
Superhumanoids,
Active Child
By
Philip Friedman
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Apr 29, 2015
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The Portland electronic duo Mackintosh Braun has been making music together for the past eight years. With two albums under their belt and a brand new one forthcoming, the guys are looking to continue to expand on their sound, exemplified by their tr...
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4

Sounds like:
Zola Jesus,
John Maus
By
David Peter Simon
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Apr 26, 2015
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I don't know how this one slipped through the cracks. Swedish avant-garde synth-pop from Berlin. Need I write more?
Molly Nilsson is, dare I make the cliche claim, "faintly familiar." She gives off a Zola Jesus-cum-Chinawoman sound: deep voice agai...
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By
Dylan Heneck
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Apr 21, 2015
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This tune is truly epic, wildly wondrous, and perfect for your first post-breakup mixtape. I'd imagine you'd be prone to drunkenly '80s punch dancing between sobs; this is your excuse to get out your sleeveless jean jacket and channel your inner Sway...
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By
Tobias Handke
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Apr 14, 2015
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Priest is close to dropping their much anticipated self-titled debut, but until then, we have a new tune to tie us over: the majestic third single, "Strong Hearts."
Similar to "The Game" and "Broken," this latest effort is steeped in 80s synth-pop ...
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7

Sounds like:
Autograf,
Nicolas Jaar
By
Sarah Jukes
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Apr 11, 2015
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Maybe summer's not over in Australia yet, because this stylish remix by Jordan F makes out like summer is going to last forever.
Jordan F gives us a different take on the original of "Stay" by fellow Sydney act Midnight Pool Party. I especially like...
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8

Sounds like:
Digitalism,
Justice,
Daft Punk,
Deadmau5
By
Aaron Blum
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Apr 1, 2015
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Tears For Fears is one of my favorite bands from the 80s, so when this remix came through my feed, I had to press play.
Canadian producer/DJ Pineo is new to me, but I have given him a follow after this funky remix of "Shout" by Tears For Fears. Pi...
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