Any time we can get some new Australian indie dance pop … we’ll take it! I mean, is there anything better? One of our favorite electro dance trios from down under have released that good good today … just in time to take a step back into COVID lockdown in the US. Crooked Colours euphoric new track “Falling” combines elements of indie, house, and pop that is amplified by lead singer Phil Slabber’s dynamic vocals alongside seductive indietronica production. “This will be a first for us as we don't have the chance to play ‘Falling’ live, so it will be a special moment to play it to an audience that has been sitting on it” added Slabber. Perfect for your stay-at-home dance parties this weekend - swoop it HERE!
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FORESTER - UNDERCOVER
Music, Original MixCommentFormed in 2019, Forester is a relatively new indie-electronic duo to the scene but has already seen a lasting impact on their music. The LA-based group is comprised of Xander Carlson and David Parris, both of whom write, produce and sing. Their music blends acoustic instrumentation with electronic elements that create a state of warmth for the listener. The tandem’s latest single, “Undercover” is a mutation of modern indie, pop, and electronic music, ornamented with small but potent production flourishes indicative of a set of artists fully in control of their creative output. That said, Forester consistently manages to gracefully ride the fine line between maintaining their style while at the same time breaking new ground.
LA PRIEST - BEGINNING (TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS REMIX)
Music, RemixCommentHonestly … I am obsessed with this remix right now. I play it like 10 times a day every day for the past few weeks and I can’t go another day without getting up here. British producer Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs delivers a delicious new wave indie dance remix of “Beginning” By LA Priest … and all I gotta say is if you know … you know! So good!!
MISHA - ILO ILO
Music, Original MixCommentIt has been said there is no greater bond than the one between a boy (or girl) and his dog … and I wholeheartedly agree. I can’t imagine life without my sweet little guy Louie and his puppy kisses. So it bums me to know that this latest track “Misha” from ilo ilo is a love story about a dog. Looks like one of the young producers in this electronic indie dance duo recently went though a break-up … and she took the dog, Misha. This is the 3rd and final single from their Dream Tapes EP. It’s full of smooth whispering vocals with swirly synths over indie electro beats, slick as hell! Stay strong ilo ilo - missing her is hard but hopefully it will get better. SMOOCH!
ANIMÁL - FLIGHT
Music, Original MixCommentA long-awaited unveiling, ANIMÁL have finally released their debut 12-track album Flight. Following a delay in release to join the Black Lives Matter movement, Jack Murphy and Brady Perrigo enlist the help of pluko’s co-production to create a mirage of rock and roll and indie-dance on their first-ever, feature-length project. At the heels of two impressive singles “Let Me Down” and “A Place In The Sun,” the full album follows suit. Quickly becoming a Beautiful Buzzz favorite, ANIMÁL has mapped a blueprint for success with only three releases under their belt. If ODESZA and RATATAT had a lovechild, it would be named Flight. Between electric guitars, alternative dance melodies, feminine vocal samples, and deep percussive elements, this album is a textured and energizing triumph.
"This album was our way of introducing ANIMÁL to the world by telling a 12-track story front to back. We wanted to give electronic and alt-rock listeners the best of both worlds- something you can dance to and rock out to at the same time. Hopefully this scratches that itch for a lot of people." -ANIMÁL
Synthesizing a range of emotions and instruments, the Wisconsin-natives flex their versatility on each track. A symphony of sounds born from the musical genius of only two creators, ANIMÁL has a stronghold on the live-electronic industry. An elegant debut, Flight will stay on repeat at the Beautiful Buzzz headquarters for months to come.
SUPER DUPER - FEEL MY WAY
Music, Original MixCommentCapitalizing on an undeniable hot streak, Nashville producer Super Duper delivers his stunning Prelude LP. “Feel My Way” is carefully placed within the 7-track album as the lead single. A colorful echo chamber of synths and whispering vocal samples, this Super Duper original is an atmospheric introduction to the impressive album. A cinematic gem, this blossoming single is quintessential Super Duper. A genre-blending treat rooted in alternative-electronic cadences “Feel My Way” is elegantly detailed with digital poetry. Orchestrated with care and innovation, Super Duper’s album Prelude is a full-bodied win. Listen today.
METSÄ - WHAT YOU WANT
Music, Original MixCommentCalling on the ethereal vocals of Saint Claire, indie-electronic genius metsä just dropped his single “What You Want.” Released on Goldroom and RAC’s rising label Minerva, this delicate track is a breath of fresh air. Presented with crisp production and a feathered sonority, “What You Want” goes above and beyond the typical alternative-dance music track. With a vibrant approach, metsä stays true to his style while expanding and challenging his sound. Likened to the sounds of Manila Killa, Louis Futon, and Chet Porter, metsä brings his own to style the table with keyboard-heavy sound-design and breezy chimes. An obvious act to watch, with co-signs from electronic music’s most prominent acts, metsä is only getting started. Explore cloud nine with “What You Want.”
SUPER DUPER - SPIRITUAL / ALL ON YOU
Music, Original MixCommentBringing dance music to life in Nashville, alternative-electronic producer Super Duper delivers his 2-part single “Spiritual” and “All On You.” The critically-acclaimed musician blends quintessential indie music with a signature electronic underline. Having toured alongside electronic music heavyweights The Chainsmokers, Petit Biscuit, Kasbo, The Glitch Mob, and Big Wild, Super Duper possesses an energy both on-stage and in the studio that breaks boundaries and resonates with the entire music industry. “Spiritual” is brushed with a formidable indie resonance as glistening synths dance around each note and transition. “All On You” righteously counters the former with a chopped, dance-driven beat inducing a sharp sense of euphoria. Like a yin and yang, this Fader label-signed release is nothing short of intoxicating.
ALIGN - SECOND THOUGHTS (FEAT. BECCA KRUEGER)
Music, Original MixCommentA vibrant amalgamation of ALIGN’s pop and electronic styles, “Second Thoughts” ft. Becca Krueger is a shining display of the producers' many talents. Sumptuous synths set the stage from the get-go, as Becca Krueger’s sultry smooth voice coaxes listeners into sweet serenity. A back sound riddled with luminous production and whirring melodies, ALIGN’s composition serves as a lovely testament to the producer’s strengths. Featuring infectious percussive elements reminiscent of ODESZA and Louis The Child, ALIGN’s newest is one to keep coming back to.
