Hugh kick on this coupled with the soothing warm vocals of Candice Strongwater. I like the blend of synthpop with electronic dance production and this song is a perfect representation of that sound.
Really like this remix as well:
Francesco Yates – Call
Ocean backdrop to this track with 18 year old Francesco Yates providing soulful vocals that betray his young age.
Bio:
Francesco Yates is an eighteen year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto, Canada signed to Chris Smith Management-21 Music/Atlantic Records. His musical influences range from classic rock legends such as Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin & Freddie Mercury of Queen to timeless soul powerhouses, Donny Hathaway & Stevie Wonder. On his debut album he has enlisted the help of heavy-hitting producers Pharrell Williams and Robin Hannibal of Rye/Quadron (Kendrick Lamar, B.O.B.).
Leading up to the launch of his first single, Francesco Yates has already garnered attention from VICE Magazine, NME, MTV, and The Huffington Post to name a few, and has performed with JoJo for The Fader Magazine’s Vitamin Water #Uncapped series. Francesco‘s musical talent is also featured on Pharrell’s critically acclaimed 2014 album, G I R L, as he plays lead guitar on “Gust of Wind” featuring Daft Punk.
The lead single, “Call”, is produced by Robin Hannibal and written by Francesco Yatesand Matt Morris. Available on iTunes June 24th. Album Coming Soon….
Lupa – Statues
The bass provides and undercurrent while the violins swish back and forth and Lupa’s voice is the vessel.
Bio:
Introducing Lupa, 16-year-old indie electronica singer-songwriter from Sydney otherwise known as Imogen Jones.
A classically trained musician, Lupa comes to the indie scene with a fresh take on electronic production. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of artists, from Grimes to Laura Marling and Radiohead, she integrates her skills as a violinist with synthesised instrumentation and delicate vocal layering to create a unique, alluring sound.
Proving herself an intuitively gifted songwriter and musician Lupa writes, records and produces each of her tracks entirely independently, delivering beautifully textured electronic pop that has a lyrical maturity far beyond her years. Her debut single ‘Statues’ is a direct, poetic and musically sophisticated window into the heart of today’s teenage girl; an unsettling and unforgettable listen.
‘Statues’ is set for release online and through iTunes on Monday 23 June 2014 with an undoubtedly impressive EP set to follow in the coming months.
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