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Sounds like:
Her's,
Fazerdaze,
Mellow Fellow
By
Stacy Klein
on
Mar 1, 2021
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Multi-layered fluid synths interspersed with floaty, sensual vocals and lyrics that paint an uneasy and uncertain picture complete the space-age, watery offering that is Men I Trust’s new single, “Tides.” Spanning ...
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2

Sounds like:
Alex G,
Japanese Breakfast,
Frankie Cosmos
By
Morgan Hume
on
May 3, 2020
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Are you so happy you could die? I’m not sure how I’m feeling, but Porches certainly is.
New York-native, Aaron Maine, formed his musical proje...
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3

Sounds like:
Here We Go Magic,
Talking Heads,
Stereolab
By
Christiana Bartolini
on
May 23, 2019
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Operator Music Band's single, "Squaresoft," is an electronic soiree into the experimental kraut-pop territory.The synths are the driving force in this track, immediately holding their ground while the rest of the i...
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4

Sounds like:
Ponzu Island,
Synthetic World 859,
King of the Mountains
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Oct 16, 2018
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As the battle steams ahead on the Indie Shuffle timeline between my slightly darker, left-field selections and the lighter melodies of Jason's picks I can't help but think of Star Wars. Never was I an avid fan, but similar light and dark side ideals ...
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5

Sounds like:
Washed Out,
Tame Impala,
Avey Tare
By
Gabe Kahan
on
Apr 23, 2018
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The experimental electronica outfit Black Moth Super Rainbow may not be so experimental anymore.
With the announcement of their newest LP set to be released on May 5th, Panic Blooms is already proving to be a noticeable step away from their genre-pu...
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6

Sounds like:
Phantogram,
Massive Attack,
Xenoula
By
Christiana Bartolini
on
Sep 25, 2017
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Turtle's single, "Blood Type" is a dizzying and dazzling composition of lush synths and loops.
Its dark and heavy bass are balanced out by Eliza Shaddad's shimmering vocals. Its ambient composition paired with the melancholic chords provides an atmo...
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7

Sounds like:
James Ferraro,
Kastle,
Aphex Twin,
Holly Herndon
By
Almond Ivan
on
Dec 23, 2016
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Composer, musician, and producer Daniel Lopatin, professionally known as Oneohtrix Point Never, recently collaborated with the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles to premiere his video for "Animals," starring Val Kilmer. Alongside the world premiere, Daniel...
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8

By
Christiana Bartolini
on
Aug 16, 2016
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Mndsgn's newest single, "Ya Own Way," is a launch into new experimental R&B synth territory.
Personally, I was longing for more vocals on his last album, so to hear this new single was really a pleasant surprise. Its galactic formation envelopes...
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