Sunship Balloon emerged in 2020, comprising two-thirds of The Wombats. When lead singer Matthew Murphy ventured into Love Fame Tragedy, his bandmates Dan Haggis and Tord Øverland-Knudsen embarked on a new sonic journey as Sunship Balloon. Their music blends Synth and Indie Pop, resulting in a captivating indietronica sound. To date, they have released two studio albums, including Real Humans, which debuted in January of this year and has swiftly become one of our favorite albums of 2024. Follow the link below for YouTube links.
Monday, March 11, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Next Wave: Holy Wire
Holy Wire, also known as Alain Paradis, is a musician based in Austin, Texas. Starting with the release of his first singles in 2022, followed by more in 2023, Holy Wire's music bears the influence of bands like The Smiths and The Cure, infused with the electronic soundscapes of the early 80s, often with a dark undertone. Recently, Alain relocated to Brooklyn, NYC, where he crossed paths with producer Abe Seiferth, known for his work with Nation of Language. Anticipation is high for Holy Wire's debut album, slated for release this year. In the meantime, be sure to check out his latest single below.
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Next Wave: Minimal Schlager
Minimal Schlager is a synth-pop duo based in Berlin, originally from Argentina. The duo comprises siblings Fran and Alicia Parisi, who debuted with their first single in 2020. Since then, they have released their debut album, Love, Sex & Dreams, in 2022. In 2023, they released Dance is a Place of Resistance, a compilation featuring newly released reworks, remixes, demos, and covers. Their musical style is characterized by industrial melancholy and darkness, reminiscent of artists like Chromatics and Gold Zebra.
https://minimalschlager.bandcamp.com/
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Next Wave: Candy Riot
Candy Riot, based in Austin, Texas, is a synth-pop band that emerged during the Covid pandemic in 2020. While it appears to have started as a duo, it has now expanded into a quartet, with Bobby Cheatham (formerly of Bad Birds and Distance Runner), Liz Feezor, Ricky Rodriguez, and Erica Porter. Musically, they skillfully incorporate influences from the vibrant sounds of the 80s, offering an energetic and fresh take on synth-pop. Follow the link below for more.
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Next Wave: The Last Dinner Party
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Next Wave: Working Men's Club
Workings Men's Club is one of the finest new comer bands to emerge this year. Hailing from Todmorden in West Yorkshire, England, the band were formed in mid-2018 by vocalist/guitarist Sydney Minsky-Sargeant, guitarist Giulia Bonometti, and drummer Jake Bogacki. The band is known for their very unique turbulent post punk sound which draws influences from both the 80's and early 90's. After releasing a single "Bad Blood" heavily influenced by guitar-based post-punk, Working Men's Club signed to Heavenly Records under which they released their self titled debut album. Their lead single "Valley" is where you will certainly feel the 90's influence both in sound and video production.
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Next Wave: Cindy
Cindy is a music project of the electronic artist Kai based in Antwerp Belgium who also recorded music under the name Palmbomen II in the 10's. His music could be categorized as living room DIY synth pop and chill wave.
With the Cindy project he gives a new context to his music where Cindy is the main character and the songs are soundtracks to her own world. In 2019, he recorded several songs about Cindy where she sings about her mom, her boyfriend Justin, her cat and other personal sides of her life. Cindy is portrayed by the actress and artist Blue LoLãn who also provided vocals for the songs on the album.
Musically this record is a collection of dance songs and ballads where smooth Shoegaze melts down with Italo Disco drive. Cindy's debut album I'm Cindy contains 13 tracks and it was released on World Of Paint on June 5, 2020
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Next Wave: SRSQ
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Next Wave: Porridge Radio
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Next Wave: Nation of Language
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Next Wave: XTR Human
https://blackjackilluministrecords.bandcamp.com/album/interior
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Next Wave: Structures
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Next Wave: MOTHERMARY
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Next Wave: Borusiade
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Next Wave: PRIZM
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Next Wave: Riki
Monday, October 28, 2019
Next Wave: Earth To Mickey
Monday, June 3, 2019
Next Wave: Dark Water
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Next Wave: Pale Moon
Sunday, January 13, 2019
Next Wave: Simon D James
For further listening:
www.facebook.com/SimonDJamesMusic
https://simondjames.com/
https://spoti.fi/2FdDQYO