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Sounds like:
Oceaán,
Youth Lagoon
By
Christiana Bartolini
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Feb 18, 2014
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It's been a while since I've received any new releases from Shadows On Stars, so you can imagine my surprise when I was informed that they're back with an Aaliyah cover. Even better!Their version of "Are You That Somebody?" is electronically charged ...
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2

Sounds like:
Toro Y Moi,
Beach House,
Wild Nothing
By
Tobias Handke
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Feb 17, 2014
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Twin Shadow continues his eclectic Under The Cvrs series with a brooding take on The Smiths' classic "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out." Joined by Friends vocalist Samantha Urbani, this short cover is full of murky synths and vocal manipulation, ...
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3

Sounds like:
Phantogram,
Gorillaz,
Toro y Moi
By
Aaron Blum
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Feb 13, 2014
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Swedish trip hop band Little Dragon is back with a new album called Nabuma Rubberband, and they've released the first single, called "Klapp Klapp." It's a good one. It's like they haven't skipped a beat since their 2011 album Ritual Union.Following t...
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4

Sounds like:
Polaris At Noon,
Washed Out,
The Colourist
By
Sam McLoughlin
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Feb 11, 2014
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Today's Song of the Day is a remix by newcomer RAEKO, who happens to be the synth player for Sir Sly (and previously went by the name Polaris At Noon). Clearly the combination is wholly appropriate, given that I attended their joint show in Vancouver...
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5

Sounds like:
The Autumn Defense,
Architecture In Helsinki
By
Christiana Bartolini
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Feb 10, 2014
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In my eyes, Leapling is flawless. Their single, "Neutrino," is a perfect example of that.This incredibly breezy and softly engaging track is sure to bring you to a soothing state of mind. The thin beats meld beautifully with the fluffy synths and del...
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6

Sounds like:
Pet Shop Boys,
Cut Copy,
World's End Press
By
Hugh McClure
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Jan 30, 2014
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Listening to a song from Client Liaison is like taking a trip into a bygone era. Formed a couple of years back, the Melbourne-based duo had a breakout 2013 with the release of their hugely popular cult-single "Feeling."With solid support from radio a...
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7

Sounds like:
London Grammar,
Pure Bathing Culture
By
RSkotarczyk
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Jan 23, 2014
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Cut from the same cloth, riding on the same musical wave "” there's definitely something magical about sibling duos.Paperwhite is a brother and sister combo hailing from Pennsylvania. Their effortless charm mingles with floaty synths and breathy voca...
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8

Sounds like:
The Rapture,
LCD Soundsystem
By
Christiana Bartolini
on
Jan 17, 2014
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Here's a downtempo, proggy, synthwave jam for your enjoyment.Gumshen's "Liquid" is silky smooth and yet slightly schizo. The instrumentals do most of the talking in this track, and it's quite chatty. The deep synthetic bass swirls around the atmosphe...
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