Swedish duo A & J were acclaimed producers in their own right, when they met in Stockholms underground club scene in 2010. They took their different musical backgrounds, their mutual love for vintage synths and, with the addition of observational, meaningful lyrics, mixed it into a retro-fitted electronic pop sound. This lead to the release of their debut singleĀ “Not Like Us” in 2015.
Their new single is oozing with deliciously mellow 80s throwback flair, created by the use of authentic synthesizers of the decade. They wrap their lyrical story about personal insecurities in serene and tranquil 80s tones, which they slightly dipped in modern indie gloss. With a catchy electro-beat and velvety, soothing vocals, it’s a polished slice of their signature futuretro sound.
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From her album “Rise” (1998):
From their upcoming album “Cool Like You”, to be released on 27 April 2018:
Hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, this indie-rock band was formed back in 2012 around the vocal diversity of front-woman Kristen Bales. She has her roots in jazz, but added blues, folk and soul to her sound, which ranges from smooth and pristine to raw and soul-filled. A short stint in Nashville added yet another layer of roaring rock into the mix, making her sound truly unequaled.
A laid-back funky beat and plucky guitar start her new single off with a groovy, vintage vibe, but it soon leads to an energetic chorus, in which the rock influences can be felt. Her varied vocal spectrum is gloriously showcased, as it effortlessly takes it from sweet and jazzy to rough and rocky. Being both retro-sounding as contemporary and fresh, it’s a song you won’t get out of your head.
From their album “Concept” (1981):
From her upcoming album “Morning Sun”, to be released in September 2018:
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