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Robert Sotelo + Mary Currie Share Expectations

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We’re in a futuristic age, so we need futuristic music, and what better way to awaken to this world than by listening to this new single from Robert Sotelo and Mary Currie. From the instant you press play, you’re greeted with this mesmerizing stuffed creature, wiggling about as this cavernous bit of brooding no-pop pumps through your speakers. Hearing the vocals for the first time is what made my hair rise; it feels like some sort of spiritual seance, with both male and female vocals working to completely immerse the listener in this otherworldly march into the unknown. This is our first play into the duo’s new Dream Songs EP, out October 4th via Upset the Rhythm.

Shoestrings Share Gone Video

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We brought you “Gone” back in September, signaling the return of long-running synth pop act Shoestrings. The song has this vibe that seems right on par with acts such as Red Sleeping Beauty; the sort that has the subtle nod from electronica and the dreaminess of classic pop. And, here we are today with a video for said track, equally as charming as the song itself. The star of the song is a bunch of children, hopefully just having fun listening to the track at hand…and even if not, they play it off well. Not everyone loves kids, but if you do, you’re going to be damned smitten with this video! Expectations is out on November 5th via Shelflife.

Shoestrings Announce New Album, Expectations

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Nearly thirty years after dropping their first single, Shoestrings have emerged from the quiet to drop their most confident record to date, Expectations. It makes sense that this record came about after the duo did some work for Swedish project Djustin, as there’s a very clear lineage to that delectable brand of Nordic synth pop; I keep thinking of Red Sleeping Beauty as I play this on repeat. I will say, rather than merely playing on the formula, Shoestrings definitely make this sound their own; they create these little mini-movements that punctuate their harmonies…see the great drop in at 3:11. If you’re in the mood for dense synthesized pop, then you’re going to want to press play, maybe even open it in another screen so you can press repeat. Expectations will be out on November 5th via Shelflife.

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