There are a handful of artists who, when they speak, sing or cry, we listen. Bob Moses, Elderbrook, RÜFÜS DU SOL, WhoMadeWho; these acts and the stories they tell are the closest things electronic music has to folklore, their compelling croons famous to the point of instant recognition. With their new album, Tomorrows, Crooked Colours have joined this elite cohort of melody-makers. It’s been a long road to get to the release of this “COVID album”; you might recognize 2020’s “Love Language,” the first track to mark the project’s three-year rollout. Slow-burning and sun-drenched, it was an instant hit. Overall, Tomorrows tells a sweeping tale of resilience, recognition and self-discovery across 13 tracks of house-infused indie pop. There...
After a dismal year devoid of live music, Louis The Child are returning in a big way. The barnstorming electronic tandem have announced a massive North American tour called “Euphoria,” which will kick off this summer on July 24th in Phoenix before concluding in mid-September in Sacramento. The momentous announcement arrives after they wiped their Instagram page clean, puzzling their fan base. The famed “Better Not” duo are bringing along some huge artists for the ride. Set to appear along the way are Jai Wolf, K.Flay, The Knocks, What So Not, and Whethan, among many others. Louis The Child have also promised a new live production for fans, taking to social media to exult in the expansive new tour. “New music, new show, new energy,” th...
Beloved Australian trio Crooked Colours is back with their first original solo single of the year, the electrifying “No Sleep.” The single is a harmonious blend of indie, house, and pop, all of which alchemize into the indie electronica sound that we have come to know and love from the group. “No Sleep” features Crooked Colours’ signature sultry melodies, which reach new heights of seduction due to lead singer Phil Slabber‘s effortlessly cool croons. The track incorporates unique downtempo sound design, layering feathery plucks, echoing swells, and nuanced drum patterns to devastating effect. The hypnotic nature of the production comes to life in the song’s intoxicating visualizer, which you can check out below. “We’ve always trie...