Lena Luca – Rosebuds

Electro funk infused disco number with a very catchy chorus of ‘Pain or Pleasure’. Lena has crafted a very fun yet seductive tune that is cool and dance able. That synth flourish in the background during the chorus is such a nice touch and really adds to the mood. Lena Luca is based in Austin, Texas.

GusGus – Higher (ft. Vok)

What can I say, it’s GusGus and when they are on there is no denying the love. This track is shining example of a truly inspired GusGus track. There is always heart in their music and a dash of melancholy. There is a dreamy quality to this new release and the vocals of Vok elevates it to new highs. That stinging bass sound is harsh and sharp but gives the track another pulse.

Hawk Jupiter – Self Destruct

China, India, and Nepal as seen from Gemini 11. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

Reminds me of Kate Boy with its metallic sheen on the track. Has a crisp rezzy sounding bass and the vocals elevate the track to the next level. The production really brings the electronic elements to a neon blaze. This is 80’s inspired electronic pop done to perfection. Has energy galore and production is top shelf. One of my favorite tracks this year.

Lyrics:
We loved so hard
Down to the wire
Petroleum
On a bonfire
Reckless abandon
Volcanic lies
Sparked an endless light

I will never be ok with us breaking up
Cos it’s breaking up
Every part of me
You will never know how I fall when I self-destruct
And start breaking up
Every part of me

I lose myself
In blurred out lights
My one relief
In a cruel night
I lie in silence
But the tremors hit
Like an endless cry

I will never be ok with us breaking up
Cos it’s breaking up
Every part of me
You will never know how I fall when I self-destruct
And start breaking up
Every part of me

Oh you spark a fire, you light the darker part of me…
When you go, it burns brighter, until the flames are all I see

I will never be ok with us breaking up
Cos it’s breaking up
Every part of me
You will never know how I fall when I self-destruct
And start breaking up
Every part of me