Sam Shaky captures an elusive vibe on his new single Dance the Night Away. Vintage attitude recalls the legacy of Billy Idol. Updated in this new synthwave framework, Shaky blends two of the best trends known to retro pop. Shaky’s voice is rich with depth and rustic sheen within a harmonious scope. For us Dance The Night Away is a surefire syntwhave hit.
It’s just one layer of Shaky’s eclectic stylistic reach. You can hear an alternative perspective on his remix of The Devil In Me with Austin Leeds. A retro electro club hut, Shaky has the catalog to bring a nightclub to a frenzy.
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Andy Clockwise is captivating with his new single The Best. Accentuated by a convincing companion video, this eccentric blood passion dance-off features a troop of existential beings cutting loose to his dynamic grooves. Andy and his expressive drummer blend the ethos of post punk and 80s alternative new wave effectively. Andy has his own trademark croon to cement the vibe. Reaching for his second vocal level, Andy and band bring an eclectic dynamic approach in contrast to synthwave copy cat ethos.
The Best is equal parts escape and existence. The crisis is what to do with the other 20 hours of the day. Fans of New Order should find these vibes undeniable, but we also think it blends well within an indie scope that includes The National and Future Islands.
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The Sweet Serenades caught our attention with their new single Akhilia. Featuring a creepy can’t-turn-away music video, Akhilia is equal parts mystery and mystique. The catchy post punk feel is adapted with a rare rhythmic design, one that defies convention and adds additional intrigue.
Darkwave, post punk, and modern indie all have a stake in this dark melodic drama. An interesting notable musical arrangement, its stand out nostalgic detail is the convincing vocal performance. The Sweet Serenades will connect with fans of dynamic projects like Westerman and Nation of Language.
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