The Galvatrons - Molotov Cocktail

"It's molotov cocktail, poison for kids"

There is another Galvatrons song that I've been itching to post, and I will next week once I have it in high quality, but I'm going to write about Molotov Cocktail today to remind you that Laser Graffiti (aka: one of the best albums of 2009) is released this Friday. The guys have referred to Molotov Cocktail as the "party track" of the album. It's certainly got the monster synth riffs and chant-worthy hooks. Bottom line: I am in love with this band. Get the album. Love it. Pump your fist in the air and go crazy. It's freaking epic.

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Q-Feel - Crosstalk

"Breaking from the silent zone"

Q-Feel were a UK synthpop group active during the early 80's. Dancing In Heaven (Orbital Bebop) was their only big hit, and a song that I was introduced to on the radio quite a few months ago. It's a really catchy tune, and comes from a great album. Crosstalk is the opener, and a pretty good example of herky-jerky new wave. The verses are alright, but the dramatic chorus is what really sets the song apart. This being the 80's, there are some cheesy sound effects and spoken-word stuff towards the end, but cheesiness is one of the band's most endearing aspects. Just check out this crazy strange performance of Dancing In Heaven.

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La Roux - As If By Magic

"I'm keeping my head in the clouds"

I have been super busy the past couple of weeks so I haven't had as much time to listen to new albums as I'd like. But, from what I've been able to glean from La Roux's debut (out today in the UK), it's total epic goodness. I'd already heard about half of the record, but the "new" songs are just as good as the old. La Roux's detractors have complained about the shrill vocals, but I think As If By Magic would be the track to turn those people's opinions around. The vocals are soft and poppy, and the melody drips with dreamy synths. It is exactly the kind of pop music that should be on the radio this summer, and I'm glad that the band's finding success in the UK. They're much more interesting than their synthy competitors (ie: Little Boots). I don't think there'll be any trouble picking future singles from this outstanding album, but this is just another example of a hit-in-waiting.

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