Beach House: Sparks

Beach House have kept fans patiently waiting since their 2012 album Bloom, and today the dreamy Baltimore alt-rock duo released their first single off of Depression Cherry, out next month. “Sparks” is a chaotic synergy of vocal loops and unexpected chord progressions that resolves towards the end, as the song refines into Beach House’s now instantly recognizable tone. Complex, rough and stormy, “Sparks” awakens something …

Remi Miles: Under Light Symphonies

Nigerian-born, US-raised and now Brighton-based singer/songwriter Remi Miles performed his track ” Under Light Symphonies” at London venue KOKO, and his sharp suit and bouncy moves perfectly reflect the breezy touches of reggae and swing that his song possesses. The pop track—from Miles’ EP of the same name—is sweet and a little glittery, but steers clear of being saccharine or showy.

Klyne: Paralyzed

Netherlands duo Klyne isn’t so, so new—they debuted as Nick Klein (who’s on vocals, and Ferdous Dehzad produces) but did a quick name change after they spotted another Nick Klein also gaining traction within the music blogosphere. “Paralyzed” marks their first-ever music video, and the simplicity of two dancers in sync pairs well with the soulful yet stripped electronic track.