Twin Shadow - Turn Me Up

I first encountered Twin Shadow through his inclusion on GTAV's in-game 'World-Wide FM' radio station. His song "Old Love/New Love" was an infectiously catchy new-wave revivalist pop track that instantly made me stand up and pay attention.

With two albums and a novel(!) already underneath his belt and a third follow-up titled Eclipse slated for next year, Twin Shadow (a.k.a. George Lewis Jr.) is making some serious power moves lately. The first single off of his aforementioned upcoming album is titled "Turn Me Up" and features a music video that feels just as spacey, brooding and heart-sullen as his impeccable production.

DeRezzed On Five Floppy Drives

Old floppy drives, scanners and printers never fail to amaze me when put in the right hands. Most of these devices have found second lives as musical instruments. Youtube user Mr.SolidSnake745 used some software created by the MIDI community and a few decrepit floppy drives to create these epic, crunchy remakes of these classic tunes. Check out three more demakes after the break!

Joseph Nanner's 'New Star Broadcasting'

Lo-Fi Goodness

I'll forever be a fan of lo-fi music, it maintains an aura of relaxation like no other (plus it's the only thing that can put me to sleep nowadays). Producer, Joseph Nanner's New Star Broadcasting is next in line for constant playlist repeats. Mixing in familiar music and sounds from Anime and Video Games (and of course beats of his own), Nanner manages to create an album that's constantly changing things up while keeping it chill. You might hear hints of Black Moth Super Rainbow and Flying Lotus sprinkled throughout the album, but Nanner manages to maintain his own identity with some of the smoothest beats I've heard in a while. It's damn good.

I suggest you give the songs I left for you after a break a listen or two. Or you could jump straight in and download the entire album for free right over here.