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Sounds like:
Talking Heads,
Grimes,
Little Dragon
By
Tobias Handke
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Mar 10, 2017
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UK label RIP Records - home to one of my favorite recent acts of the past year, Peluché - is continuing their monthly series of highlighting new unsigned talent.
This month the spotlight is on Chicago/New York based duo Water From Your Eyes. The br...
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2

Sounds like:
Bruno Mars,
Daniel Merriweather,
Jordan Bratton
By
Tobias Handke
on
Mar 9, 2017
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Californian funk purveyor Pretty Sister released a number of top tunes last year, and this week he's debut a remix pack containing five remixes from an assortment of producers.
One of the best is Lenno's take on "West Coast." A smooth slick of 90s ...
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3

By
Tobias Handke
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Mar 8, 2017
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It's been almost a year since we've heard anything new from London dream-pop act Wyldest, but the trio have made a triumphant return this week with "The Poet."
Produced once again by Guy Massey (Palma Violets, Idlewild, Brendan Benson), "The Poet" i...
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4

Sounds like:
Duran Duran,
Air,
Depeche Mode
By
Tobias Handke
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Feb 28, 2017
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UK duo Crystal Bats burst onto the scene in 2014 with their massive release "Falling In Love" and looked set to be the next big thing. But just as quick as they arrived, Crystal Bats seemingly disappeared into music's black hole as the hype died down...
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5

Sounds like:
TV On The Radio,
Oh Mercy,
Deep Sea Arcade
By
Tobias Handke
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Feb 23, 2017
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Few Australian bands of the past decade have excited me as much as Dappled Cities. Having been on an extended break since the release of their fourth album, Lake Air, in 2012, their return to the music world is one I welcome with open arms.
Announci...
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6

Sounds like:
La Roux,
Little Boots,
Robyn
By
Tobias Handke
on
Feb 11, 2017
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"Mimosa" is the first taste of DYLYN, the new project from Toronto singer/songwriter Gwendolyn Lewis.
Merging 80s synth-pop with up-tempo dance beats, "Mimosa" is pulsating pop thumper embracing Diplo styled production, a punk edge, and DYLYN's sul...
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7

Sounds like:
Architecture In Helsinki,
Kate Miller-Heidke,
Goldfrapp
By
Tobias Handke
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Feb 11, 2017
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"Instamatic" is the latest single taken from rising Melbourne act Biscotti's fantastic debut record, Like Heaven In The Movies.
The creation of multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer Carla Ori, Biscotti take listeners on a journey through fu...
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8

Sounds like:
Little Daylight,
Titanics,
EYEDRESS
By
sean o
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Feb 9, 2017
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Shout out to Nathan over at Real Horrowshow for turning me onto this synth-laden delicacy from Montreal singer/producer Bernache (real name Emmanuelle Proulx).
"Your Name" appears to be Emma's debut single as a solo artist. It's emotional, turbulent...
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