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Posted on May 9, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

this many boyfriends – (i should be a) communist

we featured this leeds bunch last year. they’re releasing a new single later this month, which is a re-recording of a tune off their getting a life with… ep. it’s smiths inspired and charming as hell. it don’t get much more beguiling than this kids. check out the song’s new video below. www.thismanyboyfriends.com

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Posted on May 8, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

haim – forever

these l.a. sisters just released their debut ep and everyone’s at attention. their blend of 80′s and 90′s pop, r&b, and rock melodies is undeniably infectious. this is the title track from forever and if you haven’t caught haim fever by the end these delightful four minutes, i’d check your pulse. www.haimtheband.com

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Posted on May 7, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

gold & youth – time to kill

this canadian four piece just signed to arts & crafts and dropped this single in preparation for the release of their debut album later this spring. it’s a smooth and mesmerizing gem with glossy synths that will leave you both satisfied and wanting more from this vancouver bunch. www.facebook.com/goldandyouth

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Posted on May 6, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

ko ko – float – so strange

this l.a. brother duo have their debut ep streaming on their bandcamp and it’s stunning, dreamy stuff drowning in reverb you shouldn’t hesitate to get on board with. this track is one of the most gorgeous songs i’ve heard in a while, with it’s arresting organs and falsetto. crazy crazy good. www.facebook.com/longlivekoko

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Posted on May 5, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

rac – hollywood (featuring penguin prison)

normally remix artist collective, lead by andré allen anjos, are reworking other people’s tunes into masterful dancefloor ready gems, but this time he’s on his own with an original track soliciting the help of penguin prison. “hollywood” is completely catchy and the perfect poppy and warm song for a fun-filled weekend. www.facebook.com/remixartistcollective

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Posted on May 4, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

lux – we are not the same – the window

this seattle duo were featured on seattle’s kexp music blog and we were immediately smitten with this track from their debut album. there’s a lot of 80′s  influence in this fuzzy and synth heavy song that are irresistible. “the window” sounds like it could have been left off the drive soundtrack. sold? we are. www.facebook.com/luxkids

 

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Posted on May 3, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

beat connection – think/feel (feat. chelsey scheffe)

this seattle bunch are releasing their debut full-length album later this summer and the first single from said album is a sultry stunner featuring the fluid vocals of seattle graphic designer chelsea scheffe. it’s a hypnotizing diddy that’s easy to love and guaranteed to please. www.facebook.com/beatconnexion

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Posted on May 2, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

buke and gase – hiccup

the brooklyn duo, formerly named brassland, are dropping a new album this fall and have unleashed a first taste that’s raw with goodness. it’s driving and arone dyer’s vocals are powerful, invoking some karen o characteristics. it’s one hell of a track and if you don’t know these two, get in the know now. www.bukeandgase.com

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Posted on May 1, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

twin shadow – confess – five seconds

george lewis jr., aka twin shadow, is back with a new track from his follow up to forget. confess is out this july and “five seconds” is four minutes of grade a synth-licious modern new wave dripping with cool. this track is a home run and it’s already hogging the repeat button over here. www.twinshadow.net

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Posted on April 30, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

bear driver – enemy

this london gang is dropping their self-titled debut album this june and this single is out next month. despite the song’s title, this track is sunny and warm. this is straightforward indie pop rock – a combination of words that makes me squirm, but when it’s done well, it’s pretty darn swell. www.beardriver.com

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Posted on April 29, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

electric guest – mondo – this head i hold

this song has been everywhere due to its supreme catchiness and ultimate bad-assness. now superstar director keith schofield, who brought us duck sauce’s unforgettable “big bad wolf”, has achieved another genius feat directing the l.a.’s duo’s hit track. it’s the best five minutes you’ll have today. guaranteed.

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Posted on April 29, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

summer heart – about a feeling – i wanna go

sweden’s david alexander has a new album out and although it’s spring, after this listen, you’ll be wishing for an early summer. this whimsical track screams for your slickest shades, the beach, and the sun. catch your nearest breeze and take a load off. the weekend isn’t over yet. www.facebook.com/summerheartmusic

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Posted on April 28, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

chromatics – birds of paradise (amtrac remix)

the portland bunch released their fourth album last month and one of kill for love‘s standout tracks got a stellar remix treatment by lousiana’s amtrac. it’s an impressive turnaround that is dance floor ready and retrolicious. don’t hit the town this weekend without giving this gem a spin. www.facebook.com/chromaticsband

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Posted on April 27, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

p.s. i love you – death dreams – don’t go

another track from the canadian duo’s sophomore album has surfaced for our listening pleasure. “don’t go” is jangly, loud, and heart-aching. death dreams is out next month i have no doubt the boys won’t be suffering from a sophomore slump. www.facebook.com/psiloveyouband

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Posted on April 26, 2012 by humfink| Leave a comment

stella – detox

i have found little to nothing about this grecian lady on the world wide web. i know she’s also a visual artist and has sung for expert medicine, another grecian act. that’s the extent of my knowledge. this here is a solo demo of hers that immediately caught my ear. it’s a downtempo tune that’s short and sweet and all kinds of catchy. www.soundcloud.com/stellaonly

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