The Focussed Distractions (aka, Jon McLeod) has hints of the Chemical Brothers and Beatles-esque harmonies on this particular track. Be on the look out for brand new music from The Focussed Distraction as a series of online singles over the next year, all to be titled: BLANKET ROOM RECORDS (Parts 1 – 4).
The french duo Equatuer (Romain Nouhi & Charles Rocher) have produced a wonderful New Wave track called, “Haunted”. From the initial second this track started to play, my ears instantly started smiling — well, you know what I mean.
Meet Cyclist, a DJ / Electronic artists that had recently migrated from Winnipeg to Vancouver. Now picture yourself in a rave that’s happening in an empty subway tunnel in an early 80’s flashback, that should be about the right spot. This man has got a sonic identity that’s all own, blending the pulse of the club with swooping melodramatic atmospheres.
90′s inspired house sound on this track from The 2 Bears, who released their full length album, “Be Strong” today. The 2 Bears are a London-based musical duo formed in 2009 composed of Joe Goddard (of electronic band Hot Chip) and Raf Rundell.
Brooklyn-base Electropop duo, Chairlift, recently released their sophomore LP, Something, on January 24. This is one of my favourite tracks from their new album. I hope you enjoy it too.