Munich four-piece Claires have something quite intriguing in their sound, which is surprising given that they build off of a familiar strategies to create their unique style. After listening to their catalog it becomes apparent that what ironically makes them stand out is the subtitles in their singer Josie-Claire Bürkle's voice. While sticking to a narrow vocal range she manages to draw attention from maneuvering through various emotions within such a narrow space. This is not to say that the supporting...
There is nothing quite like smooth jazz-infused instrumentals to help ease the tension of a stressful day. Whether his music is inspired by soul, ambient-textures or hip hop Colm Kenefick (Colm K) always seems to provide escape routes from the harsh realities of life. So, Sit back, relax and crack into Colm's new song "The Attic" off of his forthcoming release The Love EP. While Colm K can at times take on characteristics of a of a traditional hip hop producer, he can also venture outside of the typical scope, with...
Deadmau5 recently dropped two sides to a untainted gem via SoundCloud, exchanging his trademark trance-like sound for a sporadic take on glitch hop in a collaboration with Kill The Noise. While Joel Zimmerman (Deadmau5) has been known to venture off into new dimensions, the versions of the new...
Say what you want about Daft Punk's Random Access Memories, the album manifests itself as one of the most anticipated in recent memory. The hype surrounding the album's release can be credited to two things: the men who have continually shaped the scope of dance music making a return from a long...
Montreal-based A K U A (pronounced a-koo-ah) is a newcomer to the music scene, who has hit the ground running displaying a versatility in her sound that is hard to come by. Through both of her released songs A K U A blends R&B and soul to create vocals that can subtlety maneuver their way...
Chicago's Smith Westerns have carved out a fair share of space in the indie market, possessing a sound that is shaped from infusing contemporary indie styles with influences that range from David Bowie to the 90's brit pop scene. Having released two previews of their forthcoming album Soft...
It's not often that we are exposed to a song that can cause a pause in a busy day to sit back and marvel in the tranquility that eludes from its core. While there is a sense of mystique that surrounds Still Parade, who have yet to develop an online presence, after one listen of their debut song...
All three of London brother duo Disclosure's recent singles have followed a trend; mixing pop with elements of various electronic genres, while possessing heavy production throughout. This pattern has drawn a number of expectations for their forthcoming debut album Settle. Breaking the mold,...