MAUSI – Move
MAUSI, a UK electro pop group that released the addicting “Sol” in 2011, is back with their newly released song “Move.”
“Move” sounds like beach parties and strobe lights, and late nights running through the streets. Which, incidentally, MAUSI captured pretty perfectly in the video they put together to preview the release.
MAUSI has mastered the familiar push and pull that’s the hallmark of so many pop productions these days, but there’s a thicker layer of texture here that’s usually missing from the shiny, hollow, chart toppers. In the same way that M83 “Midnight City” and Passion Pit “Take a Walk” manage to be totally accessible, addicting, pop songs while keeping the life in them, “Move” follows suit.
The song comes in like a series of waves, with each swell climaxing into the infectious synth line and chorus, and rolling back out into serene breakdown. The best section of “Move” begins with the breakdown at 2:18 – a chorus singing the song’s all-present “Ay Yai Yai’s” with their female vocalist doing runs up on top. The chorus and backing-band build into their peak, drop out suddenly, and a singular female voice commands “Move.” Enter synth. Enter heaven.
Lindsay Lowend
As of late, DC-local Lindsay Lowend has been making quite a stir with his lazy sound. A quick run-through of his SoundCloud reveals a young producer making well-polished, codeine-fueled tracks you might find on Flying Lotus’ personal “sex” playlist. Emotional, introspective, and oft accompanied by throbbing bass, these stuttering beats are perfect for a rainy day with your lover. And if you wanna catch some Lowend live, he DJ’s too, so keep an eye on his Facebook for upcoming gigs.
Lindsay Lowend
Outputmessage – Quantum Love EP
Bernard Farley’s (aka Outputmessage) latest release, the Quantum Love EP, is out today on Output Noise Records. Member of Volta Bureau and self-described math nerd, the DC-based producer has put together a five tracks which ruminate over the connection between love and physics.
R&B ballad “Tachyons” is a highlight (named after theorized particles that bend the rules of time). Farley sings of a love that once was and how “nothing’s gonna bring it back” despite his stubborn attempts. The result never appears forced. Instead, the track feels simple and earnest. And pretty damn catchy.
Be sure to catch Outputmessage at U Street Music Hall this Wednesday, October 3rd alongside Aeroplane, Tiger & Woods and DJ Provoke. He’ll be playing a special live set to celebrate the release of the EP.
Keep up with Outputmessage on Facebook, Twitter and SoundCloud.
Gwenno – Ymbelydredd (Volta Bureau Remix)
Volta Bureau‘s latest collaborative effort with long-time friend Gwenno (of The Pippettes), a remix of of her August release “Ymbelydredd,” adds a signature hypnotic pulse and house beat to the whimsical and emotive indie-pop tune that tells of young summer love, uncertainty and mischief.
Volta Bureau’s effortlessly mesmeric touch makes it easy for listeners to slip away into a daydream of a youthful, carefree affair in Gwenno’s hometown of Cardiff (see lyrics in the original Welsh, and English translation, at the bottom of the post).
“Ymbelydredd (Volta Bureau Remix)” is available for listen and free download below.
Gwenno - Ymbelydredd’ (Volta Bureau Remix)
Release date: September 4th 2012
Lyrics (courtesy of Gwenno’s tumblr) -
Ymbelydredd (Welsh)
Gorwedd yn yr haul, smygu drwy’r prynhawn
Trafod ein breuddwydion, beth yw’r ots am nawr
Does na ddim byd gwell na gwastraffu oriau ym mharc y Castell
A sleifio mewn i’r sinema heb dalu ceiniog a byta hufen iâ
Drwy’r hâf diddwedd dy gariad di yw’r ymbelydredd
Paid a rhoi ofn i fi, ti di tynu fi nôl
Beth sy ‘da ti gynnig nawr ni’n ffrindiau ‘to?
Croesi dros y bont, ffrog o C&A
grwp o ddynion yn gwaeddu “pwy sy’n gwarchod chi heno”
Drwy’r hâf diddwedd dy gariad di yw’r ymbelydredd
Paid a rhoi ofn i fi, ti di tynu fi nôl
Beth sy ‘da ti gynnig nawr ni’n ffrindiau ‘to?
Paid a rhoi ofn i fi, ti di tynu fi nôl
Beth sy ‘da ti gynnig nawr ni’n ffrindiau ‘to?
Radiation (English)
Lying in the sun and smoking through the afternoon
Discussing our dreams, not worrying about the now
There’s nothing better than wasting time in Castle park
And sneaking into the cinema without paying and eating ice cream
Through the endless summer your love radiates
Don’t scare me, you’ve pulled me back
What do you have to offer now that we’re friends again?
Crossing the bridge, dress from C&A
A group of men shout “who’s babysitting you tonight?”
Through the endless summer your love radiates
Don’t scare me, you’ve pulled me back
What do you have to offer now that we’re friends again?
Don’t scare me, you’ve pulled me back
What do you have to offer now that we’re friends again?
Cassian – The Love Cuts EP
Aussie-based indie dance/nu disco producer Cassian dropped his Nurvous Records debut The Love Cuts EP today. The delectable two-track EP features soulful and passionate peak-time disco/house dance floor burners “Reach For Love” and “I Love It.” Preview both tracks below and catch Cassian this Saturday night at U Street Music Hall at BLISS with Will Eastman and Moon Boots!
The Love Cuts EP is now available for purchase via Beatport.
