Tag: <span>Synthpop</span>

Yukon Blonde, 11/13/2017, Barracuda, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Greg Ackerman Watching Yukon Blonde play an off night (Monday) at downtown Austin club, Barracuda on the back-patio stage recalled dozens of mid-tier acts of high quality that come through Austin each year but still haven’t gotten the recognition they deserve. It’s a bit puzzling how these bands don’t …

MUNA, 10/12/2017, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and photos by Bang Ho   MUNA is a band that caught my ear’s attention during SXSW 2016 and are only gaining more fans as time goes on.  They have been playing sold out shows opening for Harry Styles around the world and stopped for four shows in Austin, (three …

Prinze George, 10/4/2016, Emo’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Prinze George, Brooklyn based synth-pop trio won over new fans at their 2nd ACL 2016 Late Night Show.  Their dream pop music and beautiful vocals had the crowd swaying to the beat.  After their 2nd weekend of ACL, they will join Lewis Del Mar on a fall tour.  Definitely a band worth …

Now Streaming: Son Lux – Bones ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Son Lux’s Bones is a monumentally sweeping electronic pop album.  Dreamy vocals, re-imagined musical sounds, and tracks that crisscross genres make this album outstanding!   Standout tracks: Change Is Everything, You Don’t Know me and White Lies ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: June 23, 2015 Purchase the album: Son Lux – Bones Official Site

Music Video: Woolf and the Wondershow – “Cloaked” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Debut song “Cloaked” from Woolf and the Wondershow is a wonderful, upbeat, synthpop, indie gem! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: April 14, 2015 Purchase the song: Woolf and the Wondershow – “Cloaked” http://woolfandthewondershow.com/ [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/198836469″]

Now Streaming: East India Youth – Culture of Volume ⭐⭐⭐

Second album, Culture of Volume from East India Youth released April, 6 2015.  The songs on Culture of Volume are all over the place, from sythpop to electronica instrumentals.  Over all a good album. ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Release Date: April 7, 2015 Purchase the album: East India Youth – Culture of Volume