Irish group NightCrawl balance between synthpop’s electronic textures with post-punk’s darker raw and dark edges. This year they have released two EPs and two singles including the below featured atmospheric "Lost Highway".
Next Wave: Yndling
Yndling is the musical project of Norwegian artist Silje Espevik, who creates a delicate blend of dream pop that drifts between reality and reverie with melancholic undertones. Yndling is now preparing to release her new album Time Time Time (I’m in the Palm of Your Hand), featuring the haunting singles “Fences” and “Before It Gets Dark."
WAW: Wolf Alice - Just Two Girls
Wolf Alice have released the fourth single from their fourth album The Clearing. The song is entitled "Just Tow Girls" and behind the lens, the video was directed by Colin Solal Cardo, with choreography by Ryan Heffington guiding the visual rhythm of the piece.
Allie X - Is Anybody out there?
Allie X is back with a new single and video performance for the song "Is Anybody out there?". The single seems to push further into darker, more introspective territory compared to some of Allie X’s work from last year. Visually the Klaus Nomi style reference is evident. The new album titled Happiness Is Going to Get You will drop in November.
Next Wave: Haute & Freddy
Haute & Freddy are LA based duo consisting of duo Michelle Buzz and Lance Shipp. They are known for blending theatrical, vintage aesthetics with synth-pop /new wave sounds. So far they have released a string of retro energizing singles including "Shy Girl" and "Freaks." We are looking forward to the album.
WAW: Ladytron - I Believe in You
Ladytron has released a brand new single "I Believe in You". It is rumored there there will also be a new studio album, but so far it has not been confirmed yet. The video for the song was directed by Daniel Hunt.
Instant Hit: Helen - Witch
Helen was not a single performer, but a studio-driven Italo disco project active in the 1980s, created by producers Roberto Barocelli, Ennio Ronchelli and Daniela Paratici. Over the years, different vocalists gave life to the tracks, including Elena Ferretti for "Witch". The song was originally released in 1983 and stood out for the layered drum machine rhythms and Elena's striking vocals. The song was reissued in 2010 and 2020.
The Hidden Cameras - Brontosaurus Law
Canadian indie collective The Hidden Cameras have released their new single "Brontosaurus Law." The track continues also announces their brand new studio album Bronto which is due in September.
Automatic - Mercury
Automatic will release their third studio album Is it Now? in September. Up to now, they have released two singles including the synth drive and post-punk minimalist "Mercury"
Retrovision: Love and Money - Strange Kind of Love
“Strange Kind of Love” is a song by the Scottish band Love and Money, released on 9 January 1989 as the second single from their album Strange Kind of Love (1988). Written by James Grant and produced by Gary Katz, the track reached No. 45 on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 100 for five weeks.
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