Friday, June 21, 2013

YOUR FAVORITE SUPERHERO.

Until The Ribbon Breaks first shattered our senses with debut single "Pressure" earlier this year, and now he's back with another backbreaking showstopper in the form of future hit, "2025". With a stark cinematic intro like the beginnings of an epic war, UTRB's crusade for truth and pop glory affords him a flowing cape and grim weaponized beats. All soul-soothing vocals and warped electronics, its arrival is accompanied by yet another homemade video for the ages, as The Ribbon further establishes himself as one of the most exciting new acts to emerge this year.

STREAM: "2025" - Until The Ribbon Breaks

POPSHOP WEST 011: NIGHT TERRORS OF 1927

Last week's Popshop West with Kate Boy and Lovelife was one for the ages, and we've got another power bill lined up for you next month featuring an entirely homegrown cast of LA's finest new acts. Opening things up, we have support from local upstarts Dead Times alongside pop noir newcomer Jaymes Young, both making their respective LA live debuts. Then in the headline slot, we've got alt-radio soothsayers Night Terrors of 1927 keeping you up late into the night. It's all going down Thursday, July 25th, at the Echo with $8 advance tix now available HERE.

STREAM: "Dust and Bones" - Night Terrors of 1927
STREAM: "Dark Star" - Jaymes Young

STREAM: "Feel" - Dead Times

Thursday, June 20, 2013

THE WORLD IS IN YOUR PALM.

If you couldn't tell, we're getting deep into Smallpools this summer. The LA outfit has been soundtracking our sunshine in a major way these past few weeks, and now Charli XCX and Twin Idol have come together to remix their gatecrashing debut single "Dreaming," giving the original a spaced-out intergalactic makeover. Smallpools play their debut live show with us on Popshop Brooklyn next month, before heading out on the road with San Cisco on their debut tour. Trust us, you're gonna want to keep a CLOSE eye on this lot.

STREAM: "Dreaming" (Charli XCX vs. Twin Idol Remix) - Smallpools

BREAK MY BACK FOR YOU.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE BEST DANCE RECORD THE YEAR.

STREAM: "Safe With You (feat. Malin)" - Alex Metric & Jacques Lu Cont

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

CLAP YOUR HANDS AND SHOUT.

Swedish princes The Royal Concept are back. Their latest single, "On Our Way," is a true return to form, a swirling contagious summer-sonic epidemic, Fun-sized singalong chorus and all. It's a literal sync goldmine and we're all getting spoiled by its riches.

STREAM: "On Our Way" - The Royal Concept