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YACHT is an electronic, experimental indie pop group originally founded in Portland, Oregon by Jona Bechtolt.
YACHT’s debut album See Mystery Lights offers up a plethora of interesting sounds as well as quirky lyrics and unusual song structure.
Original member Jona Bechtolt is a visual artist as well as a writer, adding elaborate powerpoint presentations to his live performances as well as being the founder of a popular blogging web community.
Claire Evans, a former science writer and media artist had worked with Bechtolt before the release of See Mystery Lights, but did not officially join the group until earlier this year.
Loops and synth beats are expertly combined with the vocal stylings of both Bechtolt and Evans to produce and album that is upbeat enough enough for the dance floor, while retaining many rock and pop elements.
Key Tracks Include: I’m in love with a ripper, It’s boring/you can live anywhere you want, Psychic City (Voodoo City)
YACHT is currently touring with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and is known for their unique and dynamic live shows.
Collabo!!!
Discovery is a joint project between RaRaRiot’s Wes Miles and Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij
Their first album is simply titled ‘LP’.
Though both are members of extremely successful bands, the pair began experimenting in the recording studio in 2005.
‘LP’ is heavily influenced by electronic music, indie rock, R&B and funk, resulting in an extremely playful and upbeat sound.
The album features simple yet addictive keyboards as well as inventive and fun lyrics.
Key Tracks : Osaka Loop Line, So Insane, Swing Tree
Though the album has received mixed reviews, it has gained notoriety in the music community for its inventive sound.
Discover Discovery today!
Formed in 2005, the xx are a post-punk, indie band from London, England.
Though all four members are just over 20, their self-titled debut album exudes an incredibly mature sound.
With smooth, dreamy vocals and love of dark, emotive 80’s guitar, their first album has been well received by critics.
The xx features dual lead vocals of Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim (who also play lead guitar and bass guitar respectively), Baria Qureshi (keyboards and guitar) and Jamie Smith (beats, MPC sampler).
The coolest thing outta Norway since snow
Erlend Øye is a Norwegian musician from Bergen, best known as one half of the pop duo Kings of Convenience.
In 2003, while touring, Erlend Øye recorded his only solo album to date, Unrest.
Mesmerizing synth loops and premium beats, combined with Erlend’s smooth vocals make Unrest one of my favorite new discoveries.
Track hIghlights include: A sudden Rush, Prego Amore and Every Party.
Erlend Øye’s most recent project is The Whitest Boy Alive. The band originally started as an electronic group, but slowly developed into a band with no programmed elements. Erlend sings and plays guitar. Their album Dreams is fun and melancholic at the same time, a great listen.
Prego Amore Amore Amore
Øye Vey ! !
Lastfm is the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me
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Eat some beats!
Some dirty electro
Sydney dancefloor princes Chris Stracey and Jack Glass have already built up a Bag Raiders hype storm.
Im loving this remix from their new EP
Check it out!
I like the way that you touch me….
The Aussie possie
2006 saw the release of Phoenix’s It’s never been like that, a great album full of tight instrumentals and catchy melodic hooks.
The French band has followed up with the release of Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, definitely an instant staple in my music collection.
Track Highlights include: Fences, Girlfriend and Love Like a Sunset
Check it out, if you haven’t already had the pleasure!
Fences Fences Fences
Why are the French so dope?
Beck is the Jesus of alt rock
Rolling Stone gives him perfect reviews for a reason
