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Sounds like:
Grimes,
Zola Jesus,
CHVRCHES,
Charli XCX
By
Tobias Handke
on
Nov 23, 2013
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Some four months after their ripper debut track "Samurai" hit the interwebs, Florida synth-pop trio X Priest X are back with the pulsating "Dark Sun." Unlike their first release that was very similar to Grimes (courtesy of young vocalistMadeline Prie...
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2

Sounds like:
Daft Punk,
Small Black
By
Christiana Bartolini
on
Nov 1, 2013
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Le Roi Crocodile seems to be on a roll lately, and I'm totally fine with that. His newest single, "Inside," is a downtempo gem with seducing undertones.As the tempo slithers its way through your ears, the deep bass trickles throughout this compositio...
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3

By
anibal
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Oct 31, 2013
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It's painfully clear that we're living in a new age -- the age of tabloids, celebrity culture, and constant sensory stimulation. There's a treasure trove of information scattered across the Internet, open for anyone to view. With a vast amount of co...
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4

Sounds like:
James Blake,
How To Dress Well,
Autre Ne Veut
By
Devin Duckworth
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Oct 31, 2013
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Easily one of my favorites off of Active Child's latest Rapor EP, Patrick Grossi lends his angelic voice to a more experimental pop sound with "Calling In The Name Of Love."His soaring electronics and analog synths compliment each other beautifully w...
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5

Sounds like:
Frank Ocean,
Drake,
The Weeknd
By
Tobias Handke
on
Oct 30, 2013
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Originating from New York, Jordan Bratton is a relatively new singer-songwriter whose new single, "Danger 3," is a throwback to classic 80s R&B. Probing synths and easygoing percussion make up the production, while Bratton croons smoothly over th...
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By
Marietta Longley
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Oct 26, 2013
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I love the 80s. Everything from the cheesy movies and their sing-along soundtracks to the dodgy perms and Tom Selleck moustaches speaks to me on some inexplicable level.Imagine, then, my excitement on discovering the wonderfully nostalgic notes and s...
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7

Sounds like:
Toro y Moi,
Futurecop!
By
Philip Friedman
on
Oct 25, 2013
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Yes, that is former teen-pop star Celeste Cruz (of Daphne and Celeste) in bed with our favorite broken heart champion Kent Odessa. Now, how exactly Odessa made that happen, I'm not exactly sure. Regardless, their teaming up has led to a brand new t...
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8

Sounds like:
Classixx,
Penguin Prison,
Miami Horror
By
Justin Lam
on
Oct 24, 2013
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Yes, I know what you're thinking, and my reply is that this is the best goddamn cover of Drake's "Hold On We're Going Home" and you should not hesitate to listen (I think it's better than the original!).Seems like ...
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