Listen Up! Victories At Sea "Dive"; 'In Memory Of' EP Out 03/07/13

"Dive" is the newest offering from Birmingham based Victories At Sea, and will appear on their approaching EP 'In Memory' - out July 7th. It's catchy as hell! Shadowy and dark, it beams with crazy hot synths and that soft sunset-y warmth that flows free from great electro-pop. And just like VAS's last outing "Stay Positive", the layering of lyrics, beats, and god knows how many hooks means "Dive" is destined (and welcomed) to infect our brain cells!

C'mon in, guys!

Listen Up! New Arcades "Stay Awake"; EP Out Now!

Oh man, this one takes me back! Not sure where to since the song is still brand new, but the shimmering vibes of New Arcades' newest hit (yeah, I'm calling it a hit right here, right now) feels sorta like reliving the best memories that you haven't even lived yet! It's slick and fresh, so you know it's hot off the presses, but somehow "Stay Awake" rings the bell to yesterday with a massive nostalgic punch that you'll struggle to break free of. It's everything that synth-pop is and should be. We love it. Spin it before the sun sets!



New Arcades EP is out now on Electronic Rumors (HERE)!

ITV's 'Endeavour' To Return For Second Series!

ITV has recommissioned 'Endeavour' for a second series!

The crime drama starring Shaun Evans, based on the early years of legendary detective Endeavour Morse, will return with four 2-hour episodes written by Russell Lewis. Filming is set to begin in Oxford later this year with new episodes expected to screen in 2014.

Excerpts from the official press release:

The first full series of Endeavour screened earlier this year with each of the four episodes averaging 7.0m and a 25% share, making it one of the best performing drama series on ITV so far this year alongside Broadchurch and Mr Selfridge. 

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"We’re truly delighted by the audience's reaction to the first quartet of Endeavour stories, and very grateful to ITV for the opportunity to further embellish the legend,” said Russell Lewis.  “As to where we'll be going next time out..? 1966. The year of Revolver. In the Bodleian. With Miss Scarlet. 'They think it's all over..?’  It's only just started, matey!”

Added ITV’s Director of Drama Commissioning Steve November:

“The audience’s response to the classic crime partnership of Endeavour and Thursday has been incredible and we’re thrilled at the prospect of more Endeavour stories written by Russell Lewis and produced by Mammoth Screen.”

Both Shaun Evans (Morse) and Roger Allam (Thursday) will reprise their roles for the new series.

Download It! Mjolnir "Yeah It's You" (Lolski Remix)

The internet music scene gets bigger everyday, bringing in tunes from lands near and far that you otherwise might never hear. I mean, who knew that Indonesia was so good at delicious synth-pop, right? Here's the evidence: the Lolski mix of Mjolnir's "Year It's You" is burning hot and ready for the top spot on your dark-disco, doom-pop playlists now! It free to score and take home, so there's no excuse for not getting involved. The weekend suddenly looks damn good!

Download It! Night Drive "Drones" + Bit Funk Remix

We've got no time for nothing this week, but one play of Night Drive's "Drones" meant that time had to be found for sharing. So here it is! It's blisstastic synthwavey stuff that you'll be hooked on after just one hit. Kinda sounds like a more electro-pop charged version of White Lies to us - dark and broody, a hint of neon doom - but you can make up your own mind. Luckily "Drone" is free to score, so you'll have every opportunity! Time well spent for sure!

The single's out on Robot Dance Records now with mixes from Bit Funk, Crystal Vision and Glasnost.

Download It! Speak "Peaks"

It's hard to find pop music that really surprises you with where it goes, how it gets there, and how easily it is to fall head over heels in love with it - instantly. Such pop is uniquely unique and doesn't just fall out of the sky, but Texas based SPEAK have unearthed just such a gem with their catchy shape-shifter "Peaks". It's unlike anything else you've heard. Art you can dance to! Listen and score the free download:



320kbps "Peaks" MP3 Download: www.hearspeakhere.com/

Download It! Freedom Fry "Friends And Enemies" (Starcadian Remix)

I feel like this ST∆RC∆DI∆N mix of Freedom Fry's "Friends And Enemies" should be getting way more attention than it is. I mean, it's total face-melting bliss, right? And anything that melts faces should be experienced. The original track is pretty great as is, but the re-mixing process has totally transformed it into something of stratospheric proportions. And surprisingly, the melody and charm of the song isn't lost, drowned out, or overshadowed. Instead it's raised up to new heights, making it even more enjoyable than before. Check out the blistering hotness below, but be warned... it may set your balls on fire... your DISCO balls that is!

Note the enabled download option on the cloud. Lucky you!



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Download It! Desert Stars "With The Bears"

Take a listen to Desert Stars' brand new track "With The Bears" off their upcoming album Habit Shackles available July 16th. It's rhythmic and warm, syrupy like honey with a Gospel Claws swagger, mashing up that full-on Phil Spector wall-o-sound style with an inviting and modern indie-pop fire.

A sound to listen for and a band to watch! Score the free download!