Only just ran across this band whilst looking for some new music to listen to (if you have any suggestions -comment below!).
Glaswegian band, Churches, only have two songs to their name - that I can find anyway - but the whole affair is a moody electro powerhouse reminiscent of The Knife. The song in question, 'Lies', so far appears to have garnered them more than 100,000 hits on their YouTube channel since May, and it deserves it, the song is edgy and doesn't just wash over in a non-descript or sterile manner that a lot of electronic music can do. 'Lies' definitely shocks you out of your reverie!
Presumably named after comic book character, Scott Pilgrim's spunky love interest, the debut song from indie electro outfit, The Ramona Flowers is a classy affair. Infused with subtle dubstep elements, 'Dismantle and Rebuild' flows passionately - and the video is apt, as the sounds bring to mind cityscapes and speeding traffic, and where a lot of electronic music can sound stark, this song is rather comforting to the ear.
Apart from that, The Ramona Flowers' debut EP, Dismantle is OUT NOW and is currently floating around the cyberspace of the iTunes charts.
Sky Ferreira's new song 'Red Lips' is a far more rockier affair than her previous efforts such as 2010's 'One' and 'Obsessions' from her As If EP, which channeled electro synthpop,
The first single from her debut album Wild At Heart, 'Red Lips' marks a distinct - and intentional, it seems - change in sound, working with Garbage frontwoman, Shirley Manson, amongst others, to write her album. Manson's influence is all over this track; catchy yet grungy pop which just about swerves generic in this instance, which will no doubt expose Ferreira to a different more alternative audience.
Currently, there are no release dates for either the 'Red Lips' single or Wild At Heart album.
New song by up and coming UK pop starlet, Charli XCX!
I seriously love this girl! She writes catchy songs that veer between slightly moody ('Stay Away') to channeling young love in 'Valentine' and a retro '80's feel in 'Nuclear Seasons'.
'You're the One' contains elements of all of the aforementioned tracks; slightly throbbing, haunting yet still very catchy, you'll no doubt be humming it for days. This is sophisticated electro-pop and this girl has a talented way with words. I look forward to every song I hear from her!
Her US EP is released 12th June!
Unconfirmed release date for UK as of yet.
I've been listening to a lot of Robyn lately. Her music is so catchy and fun to listen to!
From 1997 until 2005, she was a well known Swedish pop star in her native country, with moderate successes in the US and UK with English song 'Show Me Love' charting well in in both countries.
Upon receiving a negative reaction from her label in Sweden upon showing them her song 'Who's That Girl?', Robyn decided to start her own record label, Konichiwa Records, allowing her to have full creative control of her music, which deviated to a more electro-pop sound. Her self-titled album was a success both in Sweden and in the US and UK, churning out hit songs such as 'With Every Heartbeat', and allowing her to support Madonna on tour in 2008.
In 2010, Robyn released the Body Talk series, releasing first Body Talk Pt. 1 in June, then Body Talk Pt. 2 in September, followed by Body Talk, acting as a compilation album of the previous two, as well as having five new songs.
The success of Body Talk led to opportunities supporting Katy Perry in 2011 and Coldplay in 2012, allowing her music to reach wider audiences.
To me, Robyn is the best of both mainstream and indie sentiments. Most people probably know a Robyn song or two, without actually knowing that it's Robyn. She maintains her own credibility as an artist, writing her own material and even performing without backing dancers whilst also being successful commercially worldwide. By starting Konichiwa Records, she regained control of her own career, and has also collaborated with renowned artists, singers and rappers such as Swedish electro duo, The Knife, Bassment Jaxx, Britney Spears and Snoop Dogg.
