Next Wave: Sunship Balloon

Sunship Balloon emerged in 2020, comprising two-thirds of The Wombats. When lead singer Matthew Murphy ventured into Love Fame Tragedy, his bandmates Dan Haggis and Tord Øverland-Knudsen embarked on a new sonic journey as Sunship Balloon. Their music blends Synth and Indie Pop, resulting in a captivating indietronica sound. To date, they have released two studio albums, including Real Humans, which debuted in January of this year and has swiftly become one of our favorite albums of 2024. Follow the link below for YouTube links.

Selofan - Sticky Fingers

 Selofan have returned after four years break with a new single and video for the song "Sticky Fingers". Their new studio album Animal Mentality is announced for release on April 10th. The video for the song was directed by Tassos Gkoletsos.

Echoberyl - Through the Chaos

 Paris based Echoberyl have released a new single "Through the Chaos" this week. This also announces the their fourth album of the same name which is scheduled for May 3rd.

Out Today: Kim Gordon - The Collective

 Kim Gordon has released her second solo album titled The Collective today. Prior to the album release, Kim also released three singles to promot the album which is relesed via Matador records. Below is the link to her third single, "Psychedelic Orgasm."

Houses of Heaven - Deserve

 San Francisco based Houses of Heaven have revealed a new video for the song "Deserve" which features Mariana Saldaña aka MS. BOAN. This song also announces their second album Within/Without which is announced for release on April 26th. 

Instant Hit: Android A 21st Century Band - My Love is Like a Shooting Star

Before Android became a ubiquitous mobile operating system, it was associated with humanoid operating machines, often referred to as robots. In 1980, a band named Android A 21st Century Band adopted this concept, embodying avant-garde ideals and a futuristic outlook. They were pioneers in synthesizing the human voice, a technique that would later be recognized as the vocoder. Here is "My Love is Like a Shooting Star," a track from their sole album In Tune with Tomorrow released in 1982.

Male Tears - SoD

Male Tears, based in LA, has debuted the video for their song "Sex on Drugs" (aka SoD). The track offers a unique fusion of Italo disco rhythms with Goth-style vocals and visual aesthetics. Additionally, it incorporates elements of hiNrg and EBM. This release coincides with the announcement of the band's upcoming tour dates.

Retrovision: Sparks - When Do I Get to Sing "My Way"

Thirty years ago, Sparks released one of their standout hits from the 90s, "When Do I Get to Sing 'My Way'". Known for their ability to seamlessly adapt to musical trends, Sparks transitioned from Moroder Disco in the 70s to Synth-pop in the 80s, and by the 90s, they embraced the popular Euro Dance sound. The song is a reference to Frank Sinatra's iconic "My Way" and found its place on their album Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins.