After teasing synthpop-goers late last month with an album video announcement, Anthony Gonzalez, or better known as M83 is ready to start spreading more hype on his new album Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming due out on October 18th via Mute.

Anthony released the second track off of the album today titled Midnight City which will give you a taste of the “very epic” aspects that he promised for the album. Anthony also informed fans earlier last month that Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming will not be too distant from the sound that listeners have grown a strong liking for over the past decade. He noted that this album will hope to merge sounds from his previous two albums while still holding the unique ambient characteristics that M83 is known for. The album will be in the form a double LP with contributions in production by Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, NIN, The Mars Volta, Goldfrapp), Brad Laner (from 90’s band Medicine), Morgan Kibby (Saturdays=Youth vocalist), and guest vocalist Zola Jesus who will start off the first track.

Take a listen below to Midnight City and feel free to download it on his website. Also, be sure to snag some tickets for his appearance at Black Cat on October 28th before they’re sold out.

M83 – Midnight City

A new group has joined the Gomma family and they go by the name Esperanza. The Italian trio just released their first EP, Sirena and a full album will be coming later this year.

The eclectic skills of each member creates a unique sound when their forces are combined. Carlo has produced under the name Cecile with remixes for Munk and Headman on the Gomma label. Matteo is a bassplayer who brings a funky disco element to the front and Sergio has been producing indie pop records in Italy. Put it all together and you have a melodic journey full of uplifting, soothing beats…give it a listen below.