new wave

SYNTHPOP is a way of life for musician Jim Smith. Not only does he run a successful record label called Synth Records, but he also wow’s crowds from the stage as Teeel. Inspired by the New Wave movement of the 80′s, Teeel continues the musical legacy with synth heavy tracks that could be described as [...]

CMJ MUSIC MARATHON: October 16 – 20 Each year in October, New York is invaded by thousands of bands on behalf of the CMJ Music Festival. It’s a great time of year to catch shows from some incredibly talented indie rock bands. Whether it’s an official CMJ Showcase or an unofficial show, New York is [...]

The art of bringing back a sound like the digital pop-delightfulness of the 80′s is a seriously tricky one. The truth is that artists often miss the mark when trying to accomplish this delicate, yet lofty goal. That’s why it’s so pleasant to hear an artist that has mastered the craft while bringing so many [...]

Spanish Prisoners – “Prior Art” OUT JUNE 28 Dead Horse One / The Dead Mantra (Split 7″) OUT THIS SUMMER ON CRANES RECORDS Black Nite Crash / “Drawn Out Days” Black Nite Crash – Drawn Out Days BUY NOW Drawn Out Days – Album Download Dead Leaf Echo / Slowness (Split 7″) Dead Leaf Echo [...]

Shoegaze, Britpop, Dreampop and Alternative Indie Music (click song to see artist profile) I Knew You Would – Auris Acumen Connection Lost – Avoxblue Space Farewell – The Patience Knocking – Star Horse Sleeping Limbs – Ohnomoon Seawall (Featuring Furns) – Public Transportation Geyser – Crystal Shipsss Ever Wonder – Panophonic Sunless Sea – The [...]

Masterface Masterface is a Brooklyn based duo headed by Cedar Apffel and Rory O’Connor. Their music is an interesting blend of layered experimental synths and perfectly cured vocals in a style that I like to call Ultra-Pop. The first release from Brooklyn’s Masterface is a killer 8-track EP entitled “Freedom Tower” that craftfully shows off [...]

Shoegaze, Britpop, Dreampop and Alternative Indie Music May 16, 2012 – With Extended Play Feature of Go For Gold (click song to see artist profile) Saucer Eyes – Snowmine The Devil’s In Your Eyes – Sky Parade Ahhh – The Stargazer Lilies One Was A Lie – The Soft Province Silence – The Telewire Stars [...]