Check into Radioseed..

RadioSeed - Keep Your Friends Close

RadioSeed is Peter Wikström (1/2 of Ecovillage). If you can imagine a cross between them and Soundpool's latest (Discogaze) only slightly more Pop oriented like TTA or CEO you're on the right track..

Check into Teen Daze..

Reminds me of Tough Alliance had Chad Bundick (Toro Y Moi) produced their albums..

Speaking of "mystery" music..

CEO is Eric Berglund (Tough Alliance). His debut album "White Magic" comes out June 29th via Sincerely Yours.

If the rest of the album is just a quarter as good as the video shows we may have one of the best albums of the year on our hands..

REVIEW: Tanlines - Settings

7.25 out of 10

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Tanlines is new duo from the Brooklyn area that consist of Jesse Cohen (Professor Murder) and Eric Emm (Brothers). "Settings" is the their first release and hopefully not their last. Fans of Tropical-Electronic music, Chill Wave, or just plain ol' fashioned catchy Indie Electronic/Dance music should consider this a must own.

"Settings" starts off with a deep sub-kick sound mixed with tropical keyboard fx, and a few bongo drums, underneath that lays an array of sun washed guitar sounds. After that the band continues to bring the dance music into full swing. Certain points I am reminded of Tough Alliance, sometimes Fool's Gold, and most of the time Yeasayer (with a sunnier disposition). Chances are if you've heard of those bands (really who hasn't by now?) you will most likely love this release. I've been listening to this release the past couple weeks on repeat, especially the track "Three Trees" (ear crack). Synths, guitars, fun bass-lines, and lots of nicely laid out drum sounds make this album a true delight. Me likey Tropical Dance music, me likey..

Great album from beginning to end, the smile on your face may fade once the music goes away but that's OK! Just hit repeat (like I did) and listen to it all over again (you'll want to trust me). To put it simply this is Pop music done right. Recommended.

Standout Tracks: Real Life, Three Trees (one of the BEST TRACKS OF '10), Z