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Sam Veal is a film worker, freelance writer, and music enthusiast based in Atlanta, GA. He has worked in production with several major studios, such as Lionsgate, Paramount Pictures, and Disney. He also spends time as a writing and editing consultant. While not working, he spends his time watching/playing soccer, cooking new things, and ineffectively trying to comb down the front part of his hair.

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New Track – “Eyes” by Futurecop!

English electronic duo Futurecop! have always amazed me by creating nostalgic music that makes me yearn for memories that I’ve never experienced. “Eyes“, featuring Toronto indie-pop artist Lyon, is an ambrosial hymn of romance meant for summer stargazing.

“Eyes” is a dropping of much of the Casio-synth schtick that made their past releases so identifiable, but the fresher loops and piano riffs keep with their trademark rhythmic melody. The nostalgia hasn’t gone anywhere – it’s just moved to a different season.

Futurecop!‘s next release, “Fairytales of Summer Shoegazers“, will be out this summer, just in time to be the soundtrack to memories that actually exist.

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New A Sunny Day in Glasgow – “Crushin'”

Philadelphia/New York/Sydney noise-pop act A Sunny Day in Glasgow are soon to release their much-anticipated next album “Sea When Absent” via Lefse. Their latest sampling from the record, “Crushin'”, is noticeably airier than their usual bombastic anthems, but still carries the impassioned weight of their past work.

On the album, “Crushin’” follows the absolute melodramatic onslaught that is “In Love With Useless“, and the comedown is nothing short of beautiful.  From a Cocteau Twins-like vocal collage to the delicate guitar work, the song is a slow fantasy to get lost in.  The emotional crescendo continues to build into the song’s end, but just as it seems close to going off of the tracks, the air clears into a delayed synth pattern and settles.

I’ve followed this band for several years now and this is quite possibly their best and smartest example of their dream-pop songwriting prowess.  If this band has ever been too loud for you, I encourage you to give “Crushin'” a spin and reconsider.  “Sea When Absent” is available for preorder here and is out June 24.

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Fickle Friends are Back to “P L A Y”

Brighton synth-rockers Fickle Friends released their first track, “Swim” just a little over three months ago.  That one track got over three-hundred thousand plays on SoundCloud alone, and when one hears that catchy guitar line paired with splashy synth and smooth beat, is there any wondering how?

I’ve been waiting eagerly for another track by this five-piece, and “P L A Y” is proof that their first release was no fluke.  Leaning on more power-pop songwriting tendencies rather than the late eighties R&B elements from “Swim”, Fickle Friends craft much more of a foot-stomper this time around.  It holds some differences, but the fun synth-lines and Natassja Shine’s lyrical work remain delightful staples.

2014 is going to be a fun year for this band, and it may do well for you to join in with them.

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Saint Pepsi – “Baby”

Saint Pepsi‘s meteoric rise has been as pleasurable as it has been quick. Producer Ryan DeRobertis has a fearless approach of creating fun, ambient space pop from chopping up and reimagining a wide variety of both popular and palpable songs, including the Biebs himself.

With “Baby“, DeRobertis transforms K-Pop stalwarts 4Men’s “Baby Baby” into an atmospheric journey through trickling pianos and swelling synth. The track bubbles over into bolder vocal sampling and more definable melodies at its end, but then falls back down to earth in the waning seconds.

It’s a dazzling piece of electronic R&B that continues to flash his affinity for pop culture seen in previous tracks.  Saint Pepsi releases his upcoming full-length, Gin City, next week through his Bandcamp page.

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It’s Todd Terje Time: “Delorean Dynamite”

Electronic/Nu-Disco producer Todd Terje dropped several tracks in 2013, blending together House, Italo, and sometimes even Samba. Featuring some of the aforementioned singles, Terje is releasing his first album, “It’s Album Time”, featuring what is probably the greatest album cover of ever.

“Delorean Dynamite” is more of his trademark circling rhythms and quickly-moving beats, but his melodies have never reached more skyward.  The synth-work is truly mesmerizing, carrying the rhythm through several planes before ending with a floating, muted loop.

This track is perfect for that disco in outer space that you’ve been dying to throw.  “It’s Album Time” is out on April 8 and is available for preorder.

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