Delorean — Real Love
Sound familiar? The band borrowed their name from the time-traveling car in “Back to the Future” and like the era it came from, Delorean’s single “Real Love” coasts somewhere along the lines of 80s synth-pop and the otherworldly sounds of Animal Collective.
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Rating: 8.1/10 (8 votes cast)
You–Gold Panda
The new EP from electro group Gold Panda, the hypnotic, pulse pounding arrangement of “You” grabs you within the first introduction of synthesized sitar-like strums.
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Rating: 6.4/10 (8 votes cast)
Silver City — Ghostland Observatory
The official slogan of Austin, Texas proclaims “The Live Music Capital of the World,” having shaped the talents of many artists such as Ghostland Observatory. “Silver City” is just another one of their exemplary funk infused and electro-layered tunes.
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Rating: 7.5/10 (10 votes cast)
Sweet Disposition — The Temper Trap
You may envision “(500) Days of Summer” when listening to this song, but it’s a hard one to pass up. Dougy Mandagi’s ethereal, high-pitched, and beautiful vocals evoke the emotion of moments when being in love.
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Rating: 8.4/10 (12 votes cast)
Horchata — Vampire Weekend
The latest single from their impending album release, “Horchata” is Vampire Weekend’s spectacle of overlapping sounds, somewhere between a musical African tribal gathering and contemporary electro.
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Rating: 8.1/10 (18 votes cast)
Roslyn — Bon Iver & St. Vincent
Straight from the film “New Moon” of the Twilight Saga, the soundtrack proves to be the only positive standout feature of an otherwise deplorable film, featuring an eclectic group of musicians and original singles such as the beautiful duet between Bon Iver & St. Vincent on “Rosyln.”
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Rating: 7.1/10 (14 votes cast)
The Key — Speech Debelle
This jazzy and upbeat single from England MC Speech Debelle showcases her effortless ability to spin quick-witted rhymes that outshine all the tasteless dribble by amateur radio rappers.
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Rating: 4.4/10 (14 votes cast)