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Sounds like:
Emily Haines,
The Weeknd,
Banks
By
Tobias Handke
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Dec 18, 2013
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I have a real soft spot for male/female vocal combinations, so it's little wonder L.A. based trio U.G.L.Y. (Under Greatness Lies You), caught my attention. Comprised of 2009 Miss Teen USA and American Idol contestant Stormi Henley (vocals/keys/synths...
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2

Sounds like:
Mount Kimbie,
Massive Attack,
Nicolas Jaar
By
Hugh McClure
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Dec 11, 2013
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Cast your memories back a couple of months, and you might remember my review of "Proxy," a killer single from Australian producers Phondupe. The duo -- who has seen each other in person twice over the past two years, having been based in London, New ...
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3

Sounds like:
Hercules & Love Affair,
Keep Shelly In Athens
By
Christiana Bartolini
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Dec 9, 2013
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Seer Group's single "Wounded Animal" is an exciting journey in the downtempo dance world.The bass takes obvious precedent within this song, but the rest of the instrumentation plays an integral role. The synths and drum machine add a sensible pop ef...
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4

Sounds like:
Austra,
La Roux,
Bjork,
Purity Ring
By
Tobias Handke
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Dec 4, 2013
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London-based duo Kaleida have another smashing single doing the rounds in the form of the sonically pleasing "Tropea." Anchored by a sizzling 80s synth line and dynamic percussion, "Tropea" is four and a half minutes of musical bliss. Cicely Gou...
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5

Sounds like:
Purity Ring,
Grimes,
Beatbakery
By
Devin Duckworth
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Dec 4, 2013
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MØ, our electro pop princess of 2013, has had a pretty successful year, to say the least. From her debut album triumph to the success of her singles and remixes, there is no denying this Danish artist's sensational sound and her knack for creating r...
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6

Sounds like:
Junior Boys,
Crystal Castles,
Cut Copy
By
Louisa Ferguson
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Nov 30, 2013
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Australian ensemble RÃœFÃœS is known for soaring indie electronic ballads that glimmer on the dance floor. So it's a pleasant and unexpected surprise to hear a Yolanda Be Cool rework that takes a darker pass over the original.RÃœFÃœS makes atmospheri...
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7

Sounds like:
Alt-J,
James Blake,
Daughter
By
Brontë Martin
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Nov 28, 2013
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The teaming up of industry darling Sivu and vocalist Marika Hackman is an unexpected match, but one that's nonetheless made in heaven. Unveiling their collaborative effort titled "I Hold," the two prepare for their joint headline tour beginning in Br...
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8

Sounds like:
Flume,
S O H N,
Cathedrals
By
Brontë Martin
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Nov 27, 2013
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The vibey progressive duo that call themselves YNGCULT hail from the Los Angeles area, but remain anonymous. "Sides of War," one of the two singles known to their name (the other titled "Lets Get It Back"), is a pre-release from their Capitoll EP, wh...
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