Don’t Cry For Him: The Nicholas Drops New Single, “Teardrops” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Dutch-born, LA-based artist The Nicholas has a great philosophy: create “pretty ideas with ugly sounds.” What he doesn’t mention in that mantra is that his vocals are downright angelic, offsetting anything remotely unattractive; the result is usually some version of intoxication. His debut EP boasted gentle soft … Continue reading
Tag: synth pop
This bouncy synth pop track is the push I needed to finally start a career in conservation. Did you know that giraffes are threatened? Source: SoundCloud / More Giraffes Continue reading
Swedish electronic producer Sophomore creates short films from found footage to accompany his dark synth pop tracks, and “It Hurts” seems to be the profile of a sociopath until the final moment of self-vindication. Continue reading
When fate doesn’t cut it, one can only pray for some magic. Source: SoundCloud / Silk Cinema Continue reading
Joyful synth-laden dissociation. Source: SoundCloud / Chunklet World Industries Continue reading
Nurses have just dropped a new record, Naughtland, ending a six-year hiatus. It’s a challenging pop collection, turning over dreamy synths in an anxiety-riddled mind. You can buy the album on Bandcamp, or watch a full-length surveillance-style video that makes the LP seem far more intrusive than one may have originally thought. Source: SoundCloud / NAUGHTLAND Continue reading
After getting a taste of Aplin’s vocals on “That Girl” from Salute, I am drawn to her new single, “Say Nothing.” It is more pop-centric, but she remains as uncompromising as ever as she takes quiet boys to task. Continue reading
With a daring combination of upright bass and synths, O-Shin begs for protection. Source: SoundCloud / O-SHiN Continue reading
Using found footage and analog equipment, Olle Andersson has developed a multimedia project under the moniker Sophomore, and his newest release is a loaded gun. Check out his previous work on YouTube. Continue reading
Daily grind darkwave. Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 