Feathers go hard on "Soft"

If Kylie Minogue met Depeche Mode at a dark London afterhours and got onstage they would prob sound a bit like Soft by Feathers. All that said these girls actually hail from my present state of residence Texas. I remember hearing much buzz about them actually affiliated with Depeche at this year's SXSW, unfortunately I did not get to catch their show. Very pop driven but also dark and a bit manacing, I do love their sound and am just getting to really delve into their debut album If All Now Here. Definitely check them out!
 Also check out single Land of the Innocent.

CHVRCHES is ready for summer with new track Gun

Love when you can feel the clear shift to summer music. CHVRCHES give us Gun, a Robyn esque electro mid-tempo track that will fit perfectly in a summer pool party playlist. Love the driving beat, touch of 80's synths and the breathy vocals.

DISCLOSURE FT. JESSIE WARE: CONFESS TO ME

Hope everyone had an amazing Memorial Day Weekend! And just in case you aren't ready to stop dancing take a listen to this. Disclosure have been delivering solid 90's throwback house more than just about anyone out there. Jessie Ware and that big voice of hers teaming up with them always produces nothing but perfection. "Confess to Me" may just be my favorite track they have done yet. Album "Settle" is out in just a few weeks on June 3rd, definitely gonna be another summer dance album to keep on repeat.

Lorde this is good music!

Once again our friends from down under, New Zealand this time, are giving us sick beats in the form of Lorde. She put out EP "The Love Club" out a few months back so definitely check it out. Royals has a bit of a Bird and the Bee vocal feel while the beat is simple but strong. Million Dollar Bills almost feels a bit Santogold, def a bit more urban and upbeat. Both great summer songs, hope to hear more from her soon!
 

Presets keep me Faaaaaaaaall(in) for them

It's no secret to anyone who knows me that the Presets are one of my favorite bands of all time. After what felt like forever, we finally got Pacifica last yr, an album I love. The standout tracks were many for me. Promises, Ghosts, Surrender to name a few, but Fall always felt like the track that nailed it! I feel like it's what bands like Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, OMD would be making if they were to show up on the scene now. Soaring vocals and a driving synth it has summer written all over it. Though quite literal, the video is actually very cool in its simplicity and portrays Fall's vibe well.  If you are lucky enough to see their tour with Dragonette and Classixx, I hate you...no but seriously if you have a chance to go check them out they are great live! For now get up and dance to Fall!

Giorgio Moroder gives us what MOST wish Daft Punk had, with "Racer"

After sitting with R.A.M. by Daft Punk I will admit I really do appreciate it a lot. The production is lush and well crafted. That said, like many, I was thrown by it's lack of energy throughout. I also wished Moroder had more of a presence. Well perhaps Giorgio feels the same way, as he has released his own track called, Racer. Put on Soundcloud yesterday, it is CLASSIC Moroder but feels modern and is nothing but fast paced energy from the first kick of the bassline. It almost sounds more like Daft Punk than anything on R.A.M. If we are lucky perhaps more is on the way from one of my favorite producers of all time. Enjoy!

Annnnd we're back with Eli & Fur givin me great and sexy Nightmares.

Sorry for the bit of hiatus here at MGTBM, it's been a sorta slow week or two on the music front. There have been 1 or 2 great releases such as the new Daft Punk, but some music I just feel gets SO much attention on the blogosphere there is only so much more I can say about it. So my only comment on that is, its not dancy, its chill, its good. Get it!

Now on to some more great music. Eli & Fur bring us Nightmares. Great bassline, great layering and a simple but very effective sexy vocal(mumble almost). Love how it gives great energy but at the heart feels like a real late night dark track. Enjoy, and I promise there are many more and frequent posts on the way boys and girls.