Australian duo The Presets unveiled the next installment of their upcoming album “Pacificia”, due this September. The two already released their first single earlier in June entitled “Youth In Trouble”. From there, we heard an obvious distinction from their pop induced 2008 album, Apocalypso, and this one. We’re introduced to a now more heavier sound, one with an intended message that’s also carried in the beat. “Ghosts” is just that, with vocals and percussions that almost sounds like a plea for a better future generation. We can’t argue about that.

The Presets take stage October 27th at Club Nokia. Tickets on sale here!

Considering how soon you might see this, the electro-pop collective Two Door Cinema Club released a free download for one day only. So, that means if you’re reading this and the calendars marked for the 19th of July, you should really get this while you can. Sleep Alone is the first release of the band’s second full-length, entitled Beacon. Take a listen below, and head over to the site for the free download!

The Raveonettes have a new single! In readying for the upcoming release of their new album Observator,
out on September 11, the band has released a second single entitled “She Owns The Streets”. Take a listen!

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Released from their third album, Fragrant World, Yeasayer has released their second tune “Longevity”, which so far has us impressed. Out August 21 on Secretly Canadian, the song already has an “official vignette” of the track created by Yoshi Sodeoka. For tour dates and more details about the band, check out .

It’s been a long time since Passion Pit hit the airwaves, and everyone should remember what this bands made of. From previous hits like “The Reeling” and “Sleepyhead”, the Boston natives made a huge first impression, and it was smooth sailing from there. Heavy basslines, classic sampling, and melodic progressions, we can definitely admit that we’re kind of excited for their future. “I’ll Be Alright” returned my forgotten nostalgia for their music. From the optimistic synths and samples, to the pessimism that hides under the melodically uplifting lyrics, “I’ll Be Alright” has Passion Pit all over it.

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We can definitely get used to this. Matthew Dear is to drop a new album following his 2010 debut of “Black City”. The new album is to be released 7/28 on Ghostly International. It’s entitled “Beams”, and there really couldn’t be any better word that can excite us this much. We’ve always been familiar with Dear’s distinct style: a little electronic, some pop, and throw in the vocals. His enhanced interpretation when mixing the three is new, fresh, and pretty damn cool. Now, releasing his first release off “Beams”, “Her Fantasy” has us itching for more, and already found a comfortable spot in our list. Listen below.

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Seattle’s Beat Connection are prepping for their upcoming LP release, entitled “Palace Garden”. It will be available on June 19th for digital release, and we highly recommend to mark that date. Beat Connection has already released for our hearing pleasure
“The Palace Garden, 4am” from their LP. Listen below!

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We love Fitz and The Tantrums. There’s way too many reasons why, so don’t get us started. The band gave us another reason to send our love their way – a free EP! Without saying anything more, click the above link, or go the their website, and grab the free five song EP now!

Two weeks into May and the temperature is already rising. Hot summer days are practically around the corner! Know what that means? It’s time to begin compiling your ultimate summer soundtracks! Icona Pop is definitely going to be ours, and here’s why they should be on yours too.

The Stockholm-based dance duo makes electrifying, party-ready music that really packs a punch in sound, and fashion. They incorporate an eclectic, experiemental personal style into their music. With lyrics like “You’re from the seventies, but I’m a nineties bitch/I DON’T CARE, I LOVE IT!” –on ‘I Love It’ (below), the lyrical play itself is fun enough to put them on heavy rotation this summer. Don’t be fooled into thinking they’re just another glittery electronica act though, the Swedish pair touches base on all sides of the artistic spectrum.

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Another banger for the kids. Martin Solveig’s EP is quite delicious. With the drop of his EP quickly followed by an A-Track remix, Solveig took that remix and made another remix. So it’s a song made into another song, made into another. Confusing, but we don’t care. Take a listen.