Savoir Adore + Giants /synth pop

Music’s ability to change one’s attitude or mood on a dime might be my favorite of the obvious benefits from the medium. Being completely absorbed by the beat and lyrics of a new pop song that renders you helpless not to tap your feet along is both refreshing and therapeutic. New track by Savoir Adore. Not […]

Ladyhawke + A Love Song /synth pop

Ohhhh I miss when Ladyhawke was on consistent rotation on my playlists. Wild Things (out June 3rd) should change that for the better. And speaking of New Zealanders… did you vote yet for your flag referendum? You have until 24-Mar-2016 to vote for either the original or the new fern flag (feel the fern).

College + High Highs /synth pop

One of my favorite movies of the last few years was largely credited to its amazing soundtrack. Drive used an intense and melodic collection of pure synth electro as both a catalyst for its riveting action, as well as its whimsical scenes of nothing-is-more-improtant-than-this-one-person-beside-me-right-now-and-nothing-will-ever-change-that. High Highs – A Real Hero (College Cover)

U-KNW LO-FI-FNK? /synth pop

“The swedes know their pop”… the ‘duh’ statement of a lifetime. The short list of my favorite Swedish acts include The Embassy, The Knife, Peter Bjorn & John, The Radio Dept, and Tiger Lou… and that’s completely ignoring pop kings ABBA and Ace of Base! Well add LO-FI-FNK to the party, as I’ve been elated […]