Last August, we posted an introductory write-up about Norwegian duo Lemaitre and how they were working on some new tunes for an upcoming album. Since then, they’ve been hitting the web with promo videos and teaser clips to hype their latest record, Relativity I. The EP was finally released this past Friday and seems to have complimented Lemaitre’s production just as expected.

Lemaitre – Coffee Table

Despite the small record, the quality of the four-track EP seems to weigh it down with ease. Each track is a platform for Lemaitre’s distinctive funk, yet, seamlessly takes a breath to blend in a deep indie moment. The EP definitely serves Lemaitre well as they’ve been known to jump around genres. It couldn’t have been released at a better time as it is quite perfect for these chilly winter nights spent inside with candles and steamy cocoa. Check out the rest of the tracks and purchase the Relativity I on iTunes.

Video for: Lemaitre – Appreciate

In addition to the release, Lemaitre has more exciting news. The duo is currently booking a 2012 tour and is interested in getting visually creative with their live stage performances. They’ve put out a teaser made of light and object animations along with a note stating that they’re looking for some programming help. If you’re an animation techie, feel free to contact them for the opportunity!

Berlin duo Terranova is a recent find of mine, despite them being in the U.K. nightlife for the past 2 years.  The group is a collaboration between well-established producers FETISCH and &ME who carry separate experiences in house, techno, and electronica.   They’ve influenced Terranova with these tastes as well as with more prominent electronic and acid house.

Terranova’s most recent release was a single titled “I Want To Go Out” on August 22nd. It was their first release under their current record label Kompakt.  They are now preparing for two more releases – a two-track album So Strong out December 12^th and Hotel Amour out February 27^th.  In suspense for the Hotel Amour release, they’ve opened streaming for one of its tracks titled “Take My Hand”, a deep house trip that will definitely heighten your senses for the album.  Catch the video for ”Take My Hand” below as well as a video for the August release.

Terranova – Take My Hand (feat. Khan)

Terranova – I Want To Go Out

We introduced you to NYC electronic duo Bikini last year with the release of their debut EP RIPJDS. Since then, they’ve been through quite a bit including releasing a remix version of the EP and planting thousands of trees daily. Today, they kindly released what seems to be a part of an upcoming album – despite being questionably sorted in an old playlist on their website. “End of Mars” is the title of the new track and it seems to continue their style with energetic beats and dusty vocals as heard before, definitely a plus. The track also encompasses an eerily, echoed rhythm that defines a darker side of NYC’s atmosphere. Be sure to keep an eye on them for more news later this year.

Bikini – End of Mars

In addition to the news above, they released a video for “ACheerlaeder” back in April that I regret not posting, so here it is:

Bikini – ACheerlaeder

Brand new French electronic duo Cherokee is definitely one group to watch closely this year. Members Terence N’Guyen and Dorian Miche have been releasing a consistent set of slow, soulful disco over just the past 2 months since the group’s existence. Each of their four tracks was released right in the heart of summer for a reason as they bring beachy dance vibes throughout. French electronic label, Shiny Disco Club caught these guys early and have been in support for their recent tracks but no further announcements have been made yet.

Just this past month, the duo collaborated with California-based photographer, videographer, and ambient instrumentalist Thomas Marin to produce a video for their newest track “Take Care Of You.” To be honest, the video is a complete tease. It wonders alongside beautiful young women as you travel through open beaches and forests in rhythm to the track’s sexy and funky vibes. Brainwashed into a dream, indeed.

Cherokee – Take Care Of You (Official Video)

Another track of theirs that I’ve been stuck on is “Sable Doux” (English: “Soft sand”), which might actually be a hyped up rework of Passage’s ambient track that came out in 2010, but it’s satisfying either way.

Cherokee – Sable Doux

Despite electronic enthusiast Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (TEED) currently touring the world for his latest EP Prehistory, he has still managed to be productive on the other side of the globe.  As of last Thursday, his remix of Friendly Fires’ “Hawaiian Air” is up for listen and sale on iTunes.  The remix definitely compliments its name with its drums and strides of synth while echoing the original vocals to create a dream-like tropical dance atmosphere.

Also in TEED’s recent pipeline is the video for his latest single “Trouble”.  The reason why TEED has been one of my favorite artists for the past year is not only because of his wonderful music but the fact that he always has great dinosaur hats – hands down, the best – which you’ll see in this video and other videos throughout his YouTube.