Twin Shadow: Turn Me Up

In 2010 George Lewis Jr released his first album as Twin Shadow. Seemingly pulled out of the ’80s New Wave scene with startling accuracy, Lewis captivated audiences with his 2012 follow-up Confess, along with a string of noteworthy, memorable performances. “Turn Me Up” is Lewis’s first track in months after a brief hiatus. Continuing in the same synth-tinged vein, the new release feels somehow grander …

Model 500: Neptune

Before releasing his upcoming album Digital Solutions in January 2015, esteemed Detroit techno pioneer Juan Atkins is reminding fans of his 35-years-strong legacy with a remastered reissue of his seminal Model 500 album Sonic Sunset. The original 1994 work was recently put in the capable hands of mastering engineer Matt Colton, and features new cover art based on an acrylic painting by London-based artist Mark …

Her Habits: Fast Than Sound

A promising first release from Brooklyn-based Her Habits—aka Joanie Wolkoff—”Faster Than Sound” is low-fi dance pop at its best. Decidedly pared down and simple, the vocal-forward track relies on an instantly catchy melodic hook rather than dense production. Think Little Dragon’s carefully proportioned electro indie meets a touch of Hot Chip’s nerdy geometric synths. Wolkoff’s Northerner EP is due 27 January 2015, just in time …