Candide – Scaredy Cat

Candide

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:

Imogen Heap – Run-Time

RunTime

This is the first cut from the upcoming full length titled, “Sparks” due out August 18th.  I never tire of Imogen’s voice layered over a bed of electronic goodness.  This track is rather upbeat, which I prefer and peppered with some interesting programming and production.

Full track listing for “Sparks” standard edition:

 01. You Know Where to Find Me

02. Entanglement

03. The Listening Chair

04. Cycle Song

05. Telemiscommunications

06. Lifeline

07. Neglected Space

08. Minds Without Fear

09. Me The Machine

10. Run-Time

11. Climb To Sakteng

12. The Beast

13. Xizi She Knows

14. Propeller Seeds

Francesco Yates – Call

Francesco Yates

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….

 

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