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From dark post-pop to bouncy disco and classic hip-hop, our favorite new tunes this week

Purple Disco Machine: Emotion Purple Disco Machine (aka Tino Piontek) has been touring his one-man show since 2009—but with the new track “Emotion” Piontek has elevated his sound to greater heights. Sampling The Emotions’ 1976 track “I Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love,” he fuses disco, house and plenty of funk. The result is a track that transcends eras—incredible present-day production value aside. Catch Purple Disco …

Anna Rose: Sucker Puncher

It takes a lot to match the powerful rock vocals of Anna Rose in her latest single “Sucker Puncher.” But the dance performance of Dean Elex Bais, which he choreographed for Rose’s latest music video, just so happens to reach those heights. Filmed in Desert Hot Springs, California alongside a custom bike from Big Boy Choppers, the video’s a one-two punch of sonic and visual …

Black Marble: One Eye Open

New from Brooklyn-based synth-pop outfit Black Marble (aka Chris Stewart) is “One Eye Open,” the lead single from the upcoming LP Bigger Than Life. While remaining true to their ’80s-inflected, post-punk roots, the song is a little more upbeat and bouncy than previous offerings. It’s danceable, but with the gravitas that runs through much Black Marble music.