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 through an emotional ballad or carry a heavy presence over an experimental electronic beat. The latter of which is fully explored in her new song "Told You So" an unusual, yet surprisingly satisfying force that distorts hip hop...
Chiming in with one of the more distinct looks in the music scene in the past few months, the British 18-year-old Chlöe Howl has proven that she isn't just a face. She provides equally appealing vocals in her standout songs "No Strings" and "Rumour" and while "Rumour" didn't pack the initial spark that carried "No Strings"--and thusly, the young artists name--into the public's attention, it did provide vocal hooks that were ripe and ready to be worked with. Cue the Portland duo YACHT, who can be credited for...
For an artist who is known for her Scandinavian pop that mixes elements of both hip hop and pop MØ's newest release departs from the expected as "Waste Of Time" is filled with heavy electronic elements that traverse a multitude of influences. Karen Marie Ørsted (MØ) has already left her mark...
Picking up the pace from where Blondfire's gem "Where the Kids Are" left off, the French remix duo Tune In Crew construct electronic instrumentals around Erica Driscoll's delicate voice to deliver a jaunty alternative to the original. In transforming the anthem into an upbeat electro-pop head...
While the duo Young Wonder hail from Ireland, their appeal stretches far beyond the UK—with sweeping electro pop tracks and an energetic live show to support their sound. Having produced music as a collective since 2011, Ian Ring and Rachel Koeman have shined in the spotlight from the get go,...
Reworking MS MR's gem "Hurricane" into an 80's dance party is a welcomed, yet unexpected surprise. The swooning New Yorkers initially kept their visual imagery under wraps, opt for the route of enigmatic anonymity over public gratification nearly a year ago, but have since exposed themselves in...
Daft Punk began embarking on a mission to create their next album back in 2008, and haven't been satisfied with their work until now. The mysterious duo who are arguably the most successful electronic act that music has ever seen have emerged to make a heroic re-entry into dance music. And unless...
After extensively touring in support of their 2011 debut album It's A Corporate World, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. have been busy in the studio. With a new album due out later this year, the Detroit duo wanted to remind everyone of their quirky and infectious style with a four-track EP...