For Fans of: The Cure, Tears For Fears, WE ARE MUNROE
A fusion of electro, new wave and post-punk best describe WE ARE MONROE’s off-kilter appeal. The band have performed at several festivals including Ottawa Folk Fest, the FEQ, La Fête de la Musique (Europe), Le Festivent, Osheaga). Performing at these noteworthy festivals pre-covid, the band have shared a stage with an array of world-renowned alternative [Continue]
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FFO: Dan Terminus, Waveshaper, Perdurabo
Multi-instrumentalist, electronic music producer and composer Perdurabo teases more music with No Limits Of Extension, the second single taken from The Time Traveller, the collaborative album created with !K7 artist Davide Tomat, due for release on May 21st . The Time Traveller is a record born by a collaboration between Perdurabo and Tomat (!K7), nine [Continue]
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For Fans of: John Carpenter, Kavinsky,Daft Punk, The Toxic Avenger, Enchanté Records
You find yourself amidst a revelation and one song that calls to mind the sounds of change and new beginnings would be The Toxic Avenger’s latest single ‘Sorcery’. The track was shared recently and is the first taste of the synthwave extraordinaire’s upcoming EP release Shifted via Enchanté Records. While we wait in anticipation for [Continue]
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FFO: New Order, Depeche Mode,Dolphins
Image by: Walther Le Kon Dolphins is the project of Valentin Bringmann and Sascha Neubert. Starting out in Leipzig in 2016, they have since then released 1 LP entitled “Fountains”, a few live sessions and played many shows around Europe supporting acts such as Fenster, Arms and Sleepers, Cate Le Bon, Tops and more. The [Continue]
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FFO: Chvrches,The Midnight,WOLFCLUB
UK synthwave duo WOLFCLUB kick off the new year with the glistening ‘A Sea Of Stars’, out now via New Retro Wave. Combining retro synths, delicate guitar strings and the angelic vocals of LA singer-songwriter Dora Pereli, ‘A Sea Of Stars’ is a majestic dose of nostalgia that leaves a lasting impression. The accompanying official [Continue]
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For Fans of: Tycho, Kiasmos, Bonobo, Melldu
Image credit: Oleg Larin (@beside.himself) Alternative composer and producer Melldu has released his album Mute Theatre last week via Maida Maori. The album was preceded by two singles, ‘River’ and the title-track for the LP and also featured the hit song, ‘Gold’, which was premiered via the noteworthy publication Mxdwn. Stream/ download: Mute Theatre LP [Continue]
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FFO: Kavinsky, Desire, Lunar Bird, Matilde Davoli
Forming in 2017, the Italian/Welsh band based in Cardiff delivers an atmospheric mixture of ethereal Dream Pop and mesmerizing Indie Psychedelia. Band members include RWCMD graduate Jazz singer, songwriter and synth player Roberta Musillami, composer and visual artist Eliseo Di Malto, bass player Francis George, drummer Ellie Strong and synth player Ross Davies. Francis, Ross [Continue]
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FFO: Kraftwerk, M83, Ameli Paul
Image by: Rica Hellige Consisting of mystical & evocative songstress Ameli & multi-instrumentalist Paul, Ameli Paul was established in 2016. Combining analog & organic soundwaves together paired with the harmonious lullaby-esque qualities of Ameli’s vocal range results in a delicate analog, electronic rhythm. The duo recently shared their EP Beyond Reason via MEIOSIS, and prepare [Continue]
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Enter the Whale Shark NFT Auction Visionary artist Clarian announced the first NFT Music Album Auction ever, ahead of Kings of Leon, via The Golden Spoon on peer-to-peer marketplace OpenSea, March 4th, 2021. Issuing a challenge to the control that streaming giants such as Spotify have established, Clarian is betting he will sell his aptly [Continue]
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FFO: FFO: Human League, Depeche Mode, Paupière
Stuck in the 80’s in more than one fashion, Paupière’s latest single ‘Coeur Monarque’ shows appreciation to the work of synth-pop legends like Depeche Mode and The Human League. ‘Coeur Monarque‘ is an imaginary tale about a girl who lives her life according to her moods. Her freedom contributes to her isolation and she loses [Continue]
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