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Premiere: U.S Duo Peppermint Heaven Share Retro-Tinged New Single ‘Waiting For You’

January 17, 2020

LA based synth pop duo Peppermint Heaven have released their latest single. ‘Waiting For You’, out today, is an infectiously strong start for the new decade, and the perfect cap to a big 2019.

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Paul Jacks – ‘Too Emotional’

July 24, 2019

It’s not often we get to review the music of artists from Alaska. We’ve written about Paul Jacks before, who comes to us from Anchorage, the capital, whose long, bone-shatteringly cold winters, and closeness to active volcanos, make it a place highly likely to stir up creativity in even the most frozen of hearts.

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Future West Returns With New Single ‘See What I See’ Ahead Of Summer Dates

June 15, 2019

Future West returns with ‘See What I See’, the follow up to ‘Human’, which was released back in February. Out yesterday, June 14, ‘See What I See’ is a retro-tinged synth-led track which sees Future West imploring an unknown other person to skip town with them. It’s a full-on bop with a super-catchy chorus.

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John Roberts – ‘Looking’

June 3, 2019

The video for John Roberts’ latest single, ‘Looking’ is one which will send you straight back to the days when MTV was actually about music.

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Peppermint Heaven Release ‘New Moons’ EP

April 19, 2019

New Moons, the latest EP from Peppermint Heaven is out today. More upbeat than their previous releases, it nonetheless maintains their characteristic 80s flashback style.

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Para Lia – ‘The Man Who Went Away’

March 13, 2019

Para Lia comprises German multi-instrumentalist, René Methner and his wife Cindy, who provides backing vocals. The pair come from Cottbus, in North-East Germany,…

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Future West - 'Human' - Artwork by Charlotte Schreiber

Future West Is ‘Human’ Just Like You

March 1, 2019

Future West is the performance name of London based Irish multi-instrumentalist and producer, Francis Watters. His latest track, ‘Human’, is a synth-heavy, electronic track, evoking Gary Numan, 80s Bowie, and Arctic Monkeys circa 2009-2012.

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Devin Tait’s ‘By My Side’ Is An 80s Style Anthem With A Modern Heart

February 27, 2019

Devin Tait earned his musical stripes as a member of queercore band, Shitting Glitter, back in the early 2000s. His latest single, ‘By My Side’, is from his forthcoming album, ‘Art Damage’, and reflects the UK artists of the 1980s who are at the core of his inspiration.

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New Single ‘Alright’ By Honor Flow Productions Is Both Up-Tempo And Uplifting

January 11, 2019

Honor Flow Productions hail from Los Angeles, California, and bring with them the influences of their home town. Their single, ‘The Speed Of Light’, comes from their second album, ‘The B.L.A.C.K. Odyssey’, and presents the trio’s thoughts on the concept of “freedom”, while entwined in themes of self-expression, spirituality, romance, self-discovery, and personal joy.

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Canadian Indie Pop Artist Dorine Levy Releases New Single ‘Troubled Faith’

December 22, 2018

Canadian-born indie pop artist Dorine Levy showcases her distinct voice in new release ‘Troubled Faith’.

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It’s An 80s Dance Party With Jaguar Dreams’ New Song, ‘A Real Woman’

October 29, 2018

If you’re like me and grew up in the 80s, then you’d instantly know the sound that Jaguar Dreams are channelling with their latest track, ‘A Real Woman’.

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Peppermint Heaven Team Up With Oscuro For ‘Don’t Give Light To Darkness’ Remix

October 17, 2018

Peppermint Heaven will release this Friday a remix of their track, ‘Don’t Give Light To Darkness’, a collaboration with their friend, Oscuro, who has taken their sound to new levels. Peppermint Heaven’s unique brand of 80’s style indie pop has earned them a cult following over the last five years, and this track looks set to continue down the same road.

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Sukh Releases New Album ‘Galactic Love Machine’

September 19, 2018

Doctor turned singer songwriter Sukh is set to release his new album, ‘Galactic Love Machine’, on 19 October. Recorded at Manchester’s Blueprint Studios, the sound defies all boundaries of indie pop.

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Peppermint Heaven – ‘Stars In The Sky’

August 24, 2018

A far funkier track than we’re used to from Peppermint Heaven, latest release ‘Stars In The Sky’ gives off a vibe somewhere between David Bowie and Australian rock band, Icehouse.

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The Aces – ‘Last One’

August 17, 2018

“Four girls from lil old Orem, Utah”, The Aces will reel you in with their undeniably catchy melodies and infectious hooks. The follow up single to their smash hit, ‘Volcanic Love’, ‘Last One’ should win over listeners of all ages and backgrounds.

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Ayden Morgan Releases New Single ‘I Need Your Love’

June 26, 2018

With influences including Bruno Mars and The Weeknd, 20 year old Ayden Morgan takes classic synth and drums sounds and gives them a modern edge in his latest release, ‘Need Your Love’.