Tag: Electro

We’re digging deep into the archives for this one. For those not familiar with electro-funk, it was an underground genre in the 1980s that bridged electronic dance music and hip-hop. In fact, in many ways it was a predecessor to the proliferation of rap music. The genre was known by a variety of names: electro-funk, techno-funk, and simply electro (not the goth/industrial version from a few decades later). In the mainstream scene, some of the most well-known names were Newcleus, Shannon, Egyptian Lover, Afrika Bambaataa, and some of Midnight Star’s mid-80s material.… Continued →

It’s time for some industrial! But not the guitar-heavy metallic brand. The November Commandment (or often Nov*Com) were doing EBM/electro before it was trendy–or even before it was called that. Hailing from Sweden, the band emerged with an independent cassette in 1988 called Complete Structure. The tape featured a minimalist sound driven by synthesizers, not too unlike Coil and some of Wire’s more experimental material. They released another cassette in 1991, this time a 5-song EP.… Continued →

I’d like to introduce HeavyMind to all of you. It’s a kickback indie pop type duo featuring Teddy Boldt (Teddy At Night) and Mark Campbell. They released a debut song titled “Hold Me” on all digital networks back at the end of May and I guess I somehow missed posting about it. To me at least it sounds like mixing up The Weeknd, Chris Isaac, NYVES, TwentyOnePilots, Cool Hand Luke, and Gotye. It sounds like a weird combo of RIYL artists but that’s my train of thought and what I’m hearing.… Continued →

While metallic industrial became the dominant form of industrial music in the mid 90s and beyond, it was the dancier stuff that held my attention better. I liked the heavier stuff too (Circle of Dust, Mortal, Generation) because it gave a new spin on metal, but after the while the genre seemed to blend into one. Industrial-dance, or electro as it’s sometimes called (not to be confused with the hip-hop/funk genre from the 1980s) combined harsh vocals and samples with danceable beats into something altogether different.… Continued →

Owl City released a new music video for “Up All Night”. Check it out below. Pick up the new Ultraviolet EP on digital outlets now.… Continued →

The Jellyrox have released another song titled “Fade to Fiction” off their “Embellish EP” which is now available. Check out the song below.… Continued →

Crazy Crazy Awesome Awesome has a new music video out for the song “Close To You”. Watch it below. [Thanks Chris]… Continued →

Check out the new music video from Owl City for his song “Shooting Star”, below.… Continued →

Check out the official music video for “Goes Without Saying” by Anchor & Braille, below. “The Quiet Life” is available now through Tooth & Nail Records.… Continued →

Family Force 5 have released their new music video for the track “Cray Button” featuring Lecrae. Watch it below. The song is now available on iTunes.… Continued →

Check out this lyric video from An Epic No Less for their new song “Come to the Cross”. The band’s new album “Echo of Love” is now available. Is anyone getting a Falling Up vibe on this song?… Continued →