Yummy analog synthpop from John Foxx & The Maths. Reminds me of Depeche Mode, their early year albums that is.
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Austra – Lose It
Blend OMD with Kate Bush-esque vocal acrobatics and the end result would be the 2011 single from Austra, “Lose It”.
Architecture In Helsinki – Desert Island
From their 2011 album, Moment Bends is another track that has grown on me with its Men at Work wood flute synth lead line. Its little flourishes of that sort that really catch my eardrums.
Rostam – Don’t Let it Get to You
Vampire Weekend producer, keyboardist and arranger, Rostam Batmanglij, also put out music as Rostam. He’s also collaborated with and Ra Ra Riot frontman Wes Miles on a project called Discovery. This particular track is somewhat of a bridge from Vampire Weekend’s sound to that sound of Discovery. This track is incredibly endearing as Rostam breaks from his singing voice and into a more spoken word voice.
Penguin Prison – Golden Train
Silky smooth groove with warm builds and velvet vocals. Taken from the self titled 2011 full length.