Gustaf Sign to Royal Mountain Records

Up until now, it seems that new brand of post-punk has been sensationalized and dominated by boy bands (Shame, Fontaines DC, Idles, etc)…and all that’s well and good, but I’m glad that Gustaf is here to throw a wrench in that whole push. The New York outfit has much more of a pop sensibility about their work, which is owed to the rhythm section; it definitely has that Entertainment nod when those riffs come cutting into the song’s core…followed by that call and response vocal closing. Honestly, I love how refreshing this sounds; it doesn’t sound formulaic or like a costume, and I love that about it. The band celebrate this rad tune by signing with Royal Mountain Records; they’ll drop a 7″ on December 4th.

Chill Electro Pop From Tony Pops

14333765_1474138122601778_6614533706587267809_nWith the incoming barrage of negative news that’s bound to be coming your way, sometimes what you need is a nice mellow electro-pop tune to turn on and chill out to. If that is indeed what you’re needing in your life, look no further, as this track, “Mine” from Tony Pops surely does that job very well. This song is like a cool bath of electronic energy that doesn’t overwhelm you with too much going on– instead each element glides smoothly through the mix, making for a delightful listening experience. The vocals are mild and barely there; whispery and delicate, they compliment the streaming synths and poppy drum machine beats. Look out for more from Tony Pops.

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