Yesterday, Phoenix, Arizona quintet Electric Sol dropped “Your Divinity,” The song will be included as part of their upcoming EP, City Tonight, produced by dream pop artist Secret Attraction, which is slated for April 2021. Following the success of their EP, Accept Me, this song showcases a more pronounced, shimmery …
Read More »Single Review: Moonray – “When You’re Around”
Austin, Texas husband-and-wife duo Moonray keeps the love going with their dreamlike blend of romantic themes and serene synthpop tones. In the months since their debut EP, Honeymoon, was released, the cathartic energy provided by Jonray and Barbara Higginbotham’s music has taken on a more resonant purpose, especially with the …
Read More »Single Review: Moonray – “No Stranger to Love”
Moonray initially made a splash this year with their two singles, “Hand of Queens” and “Come Away,” both of which were warmly received for their textural, dreamlike synthpop structure. Recently, the husband-and-wife duo, consisting of Jonray and Barbara Higginbotham, has successfully followed them up with their third single, “No Stranger …
Read More »Interview: Moonray talks relationship chemistry, songwriting revelations
Moonray is an Austin, Texas-based electronic act comprising newlywed husband and wife Jonray and Barbara Higginbotham. The duo finds common ground in their fascination for retro influences – a melding of 70s rock and 80s synthpop – as well as their purpose – a message based on love, light, and …
Read More »EP Review: The Young Something – About This
Led by Alex Bonyata and Bella Beyer, Florida-based act The Young Something have come forth with About This, an energetic project that blends indie rock and synth-pop in playful fashion. One of the first attention-grabbing factors of the band (which also consists of Ben Buffington and Trey McHugh) is how …
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Album Review: The Bunny The Bear – The Way We Rust
For their seventh full-length release, post-hardcore duo The Bunny The Bear, comprised of Matthew Tybor and Joseph Garcia, have kept up their consistent level of output with The Way We Rust. The Bunny The Bear have released an LP every year since their formation in 2010. While this work ethic …
Read More »Track Review: Feyer – I Just Don’t Know
For his debut single, synthpop artist Feyer delivers with the creative “I Just Don’t Know.” Before this track’s release, Feyer has mainly focused on various covers including the likes of John Lennon and David Bowie, and while Feyer admittedly did a nice job of producing these renditions, it is undoubtedly …
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Album Review: Alien Skin – European Electronic Cinema (Out September 2)
Alien Skin is the moniker of Australian singer-keyboardist George Pappas. Originally part of the mid-90s incarnation of famed new wave outfit Real Life, Pappas sought to channel that decade’s experimental aesthetic. In 2008, he accomplished just that. His solo sound is described as a ‘cinematic’ and ‘liquid’ brand of electronic …
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