Bear in Heaven

A Bear!!

(photo courtesy of Bear in Heaven's Facebook page)

Bear in Heaven is a rock band from Brooklyn New York. The group was formed in 2003 and since then has had a change in line up and sound throughout the years. They really do not have a specific genre they fall under but some that do come up to describe the band's sound are indie rock, experimental rock, and Synthpop.  Their latest Album "I love you, It's cool" released just this year and has so far received positive views. The band reminds me a lot of the 80's new wave not an exact replica or anything like that but we can definitely see how new wave has evolved for the present within Bear in Heaven's sound.

(Courtesy of Bear in Heavens Facebook page)

All videos courtesy of Youtube:

Be sure to check out Bear in heaven here:
http://bearinheaven.com/

http://www.facebook.com/BearInHeaven

https://twitter.com/BearInHeaven

Mitch Murder, The man from the past

Making 80's inspired electro house has become a trend of the days we live in for sure. Mitch however has made it his goal to try and cut out the club music and keep a true representation of 80's music and culture

Photo courtesy of Mitch Murder Facebook page

Photo courtesy of Mitch Murder Facebook page

He was born in Stockholm Sweden in 1980 Mitch would grow up on popular movies and tv shows of the 80s some of which would eventually turn into his inspiration for his music. Mitch creates soundtrack music which is most likely the reason Rosso Corsso Records found him to be an excellent addition to their lable. On a personal level Mitch Murder is one of my favorite artists within this genre and some of his works are just magnificent.

 Mitch Murder has released several Ep's and two albums under Rosso Corssa Records which are Burning Chrome and Current events.

(Photo Courtesy of Mitch Murder Facebook page)

(Photo Courtesy of Mitch Murder Facebook page)

Last i would like to just mention that this last september Mitch Murder released a third LP titled Glass Cities which was released through Dharma Records.

(all videos courtesy of Youtube)

Be sure to check out Mitch Murder at:
http://rossocorsarecords.com/2011/04/01/mitch-murder-profile/

http://soundcloud.com/daataa

http://www.facebook.com/pages/mitch-murder/304065434705

ALPHA BOY

One of the the things I find most exciting about listening to music is you can always dig deeper and find more and more fantastic artists that open up more sounds, flavors, and styles and sounds to you. Last week while on youtube I stumbled across an artist Known as Alpha Boy. I have yet to find alot of background information from him but his music can do all the talking for sure!!

(All photos courtesy of Alpha Boy Facebook page)

Alpha Boy has released two EP's Blockbuster and Heros on Tape.

(all videos courtesy of Youtube)

Be sure to check out Alpha Boy at:

http://www.facebook.com/alphaboy.music

http://alphaboymusic.bandcamp.com/

Miami Nights 1984

A Genius...there are no other words

Miami Nights 1984 is Michael Glover from Victoria, BC, Canada. He is founder of Rosso Corsa Records and a revival of synthesizer music. He has signed Co founder Lazerhawk, Mitch Murder, Jordan F and Lost Years to make 1980's inspired music with modern fidelity. 

Being among the pioneers of this revival Mike's first project Actrazer defined the Rosso Corsa sound together with output from Lazerhawk. They titled their music Outrun, a genre of soundtrack music with epic leads and arpeggiated synths. At the same time Kavinsky, Outrunners and the Valerie Collective were all contributing to this new sound. Since 2010 Michael Glover has been ecstatic about the success of his second project which came to be known as Miami Nights 1984 (MN84). Recognized by smooth synthesizers and nostalgic solos,this new sound accentuates the carefree feel of the 1980s. 

Miami Nights has seen major international support when he released his remix of 'Sombody I used To Know; by Gotye.  

When asked about his influences, Mike says he obviously takes from the 80s: "The music,movies,shows, cars, and girls are all running through my imagination when i write a piece of music. I'm not happy with a piece of music unless I can imagine it as the soundtrack to a film or show. Ever since I was a child I enjoyed synth based music like Tangerine Dream, Jean Michael Jarre and Ray Lynch." His name coincides with the original run of the Miami Vice TV show on september 28,1984...

(Interview quotes taken from Rosso Corssa Profile page)

Be sure to check out Miami Nights 1984 at the following sites:

http://rossocorsarecords.com/2012/02/26/miami-nights-1984-profile/

http://soundcloud.com/miami-nights-1984

http://www.facebook.com/miaminights1984

http://miaminights1984.bandcamp.com/

(all photos courtesy of rossocorsarecords.com and Miami Nights 1984 facebook page)

(all videos courtesy of Youtube)

We Are the FUTURE!

We are the FUTURE!

(Image Courtesy of www.futurecop.co.uk)

Futurecop! is without a doubt one of the most familiar names when talking about synthwave. The duo from the U.K. consists of Manzur Iqbal and Peter Carrol. In 2008 they met as students and became friends and this was the  birth of Futurecop! The idea is to create the sounds inspired by fantasy and nostalgia and to use electronic music as an escape from the everyday life. The Group gained notice with their song N.A.S.A.

 

The Group would then follow with several EPs and Remixes for artists such as Foster the People and The Naked and Famous which would expand their audiences to the club scene within the U.K. Which is where the group does most of its shows but they have also toured in several different countries including the U.S.A.

Soon it wouldn't be long before the group decided to host a remix contest of their own and released a downloadable version of their song Starworshipper. Several artists from around the globe took the challenge and the winner was MPM Soundtrack whose version of the song along with the others were later released on Futurecop! the Remixes EP.

 

Futurecop! has not only released their own EPS but have taken it upon themselves to communicate and collab with several artists from all over the world that are creating a similar sound. They have bunched a number of these artits on collab albums and making them a leader within their Genre.

In 2012 Futurecop! has released a new single called Only Way which is a perfect example of their music that captures what they have set out to bring to this generation's music.

(Photos Courtesy of www.futurecop.co.uk.)

(Videos Courtesy of Youtube)

Find more about Futurecop! here:

http://www.futurecop.co.uk

http://twitter.com/futurecopx

http://www.youtube.com/ilovefuturecop

http://soundcloud.com/futurecop

http://thefuturecop.tumblr.com/

Music & Mullets!!

(Photo Courtesy of Mullet Records Facebook)

Mullet Records was founded by Justin Winks in 2008. He himself would be the first on his label going by the name Casio Social Club. His ultimate goal was to bring artists together and to share their love for Soul, Funk, Disco, Boogie, House and New Wave. Although Mullet Record's home is in the U.K, the label has signed talent from all over the world including one of their most successful artists from Russia Tesla Boy! 
Be sure to check out the label's artists and releases here:

http://soundcloud.com/mulletrecords

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mullet-Records/290347398813

http://www.beatport.com/label/mullet-records/12387

(Video Courtesy of Youtube)

The Hurricane from Down Under...

Image courtesy of www.maytherockbewithyou.com

Their name is De LA Cruz a band coming straight out of Gold coast, Australia with every intention of making the scene with a radical and heavy 80's influenced sound. De La Cruz came on the scene last year after they released their free self titled E.P (available for download at www.cruzxxx.com ). It wasn't long before the bands name got attention and received a feature in Classic Rock AOR Magazine followed up by two music videos and a record deal with Frontiers Records. The band has plans of a full length album to drop later this year with a tour in the U.S. to follow it.  



The line up consists of:
 Roxxi Catalano - Lead Vocals
 Casey Jones - Guitar
 Rory Joy - Guitar
 Grant Daniell - Bass
 Lacey Lane - Drums

(Click here to read the De La Cruz interview with maytherockbewithyou.com)
http://maytherockbewithyou.com/mtrbwy/2012/04/de-la-cruz/


(Lust Fame Money Music Video - De La Cruz) 

         (Back to the 80's Music Video - De La Cruz)

(Both videos courtesy of Youtube)

Check out De La Cruz here:

http://www.delacruzofficial.com/

http://www.facebook.com/DeLaCruzAustralia

http://www.youtube.com/user/sticktrix1?feature=watch