There’s been a resurgence in The Pool’s music thanks to my viral post showing how one-man synth band The Pool, a.k.a. Patrick S. Keel, inspired LCD Soundsystem’s biggest song. In this interview, Darren and I chat about why he had the foresight to reissue The Pool, The Pool’s influence, and the ethics of interpolating and sampling music.
Read moreVideo Age ~ Pop Therapy
Video Age’s album Pop Therapy has been described as The Beach Boys meets Daft Punk. Kick back as the New Orleans duo tells us how the album came to be.
Read moreVEGA - Well Known Pleasures
Before Neon Indian there was VEGA, and if you love Neon Indian, Synth Pop, or Retrowave then you need to hear Well Known Pleasures.
Read moreNeon Indian - VEGA Intl. Night School
Neon Indian's LP3 is a risky ride through the nightlife that will keep you dancing without any hesitation. VEGA Intl. Night School is a place where late-night parties, socializing and finding yourself in decadent places (“Smut”) can teach you how to survive not just the nightlife but life in general.
Read moreGardens & Villa - Music For Dogs
Gardens & Villa's third album, Music For Dogs, finds the band more comfortable with creating experimental songs as they embrace the art-pop influence of Brian Eno.
Read moreTame Impala - Currents
“Let It Happen” could be Parker’s words to himself as he sorts through a break up, but to us they’re Parker’s way of advising that we open our minds to enjoy something new.
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