Probably the most authentic and enjoyable modern synthpop authors, the Junior Boys, have returned. And it’s a worthy continuation of their lonely sound. Their third album Begone Dull Care will be out this spring. The first track off the record is “Parallel Lines”.
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Tipped already by the BBC (and nialler9) for success in 2009, you surely are going to hear these indie-synth poppers over your favourite almost mainstream indie radio station. I can already imagine shopping for groceries hearing this. But it’s good too, Passion Pit - Sleepyhead, that is!
Tags: indie, passion pit, synthpop
I’ll keep it simple. But before the list I have to mention those artists who were left out from here but who released some rather great stuff: Miss Kittin, Gnarls Barkley, The Ting Tings, Hot Chip, Mr. Oizo, Justus Köhncke, Ladytron, Erykah Badu, Vampire Weekend, Heartbreak, Ajna Schneider, The Black Ghosts, Clark, Le Le, Ellen Allien, Dave Aju, Late of the Pier, TV on the Radio, Quiet Village, The Herbaliser, Dinky, Of Montreal, Pluxus, Kissey Asplund, 2562, Claro Intelecto, Janelle Monáe, Matias Aguayo, SĂ©bastien Tellier, Lykke Li and many more.
And here we go (click for video links):
And below you’ll find it as a list as well. Happy 2009!
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Tags: best-of-list, favourites
