GIGI
Maintenant
(Tomlab)
*Going for Top 200 Adds*
Capturing the spirit of the pop music of the early 60’s, Maintenant has a reverent eye on the past and the songs aren’t content to be throwback-y pastiches, but an attempt at working within a specific, rich tradition of pop music production. Features singing contributions from artists such as Owen Pallett (Final Fantasy), Mirah, Zac Pennington (Parenthetical Girls), Katie Eastburn (Young People) Rose Melberg and Karl Blau.
TORO Y MOI
Causers of This
(Carpark Records)
*Going for Top 200*
The power of Toro Y Moi’s funky synth and guitar play, pumping digital rhythms and gorgeously bright vocal harmonies makes for a formidable combination. This multi-cultural juggernaut of sound gathers up R&B, French House, Glo-Fi, Psychedelica and Post-Punk making a layered, complex debut.
NOCANDO
Jimmy the Lock
(Alpha Pup Records)
*Going for Top 200 & Hip Hop Adds*
Nocando is an unsung hip hop heavyweight. With a witty style and open voice, Nocando’s raps are unpredictable, funny and lean towards social commentary, although this MC is just as likely to tell you about a wild night on the streets of LA as to make a point about the fallacies of the music industry.
FAN DEATH
A Coin For The Well EP
(Last Gang Records)
*Going for Top 200 & RPM Adds*
Incredible electro duo Dandi and Marta who created a rich tapestry of music, art, fashion and fantasy. Glamorous and dramatic, fantastical and escapist, Fan Death’s sound is constructed for all corners of the galaxy for a deeply rich listening experience.
