Single Selections (Extended Edition): Data Romance

Data Romance - Bones 4.5/5

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Vancouver's Data Romance are a striking blend of sophisticated atmosphere pop/rock and electronic beats, this duo is a medium between Lykke Li and Bjork. It's a dark trance, that will have you grooving and leave you wanting more! If you like what you hear download their EP on their official website and pay with a tweet on Twitter.

Single Selections: Chilly Gonzales

Chilly Gonzales - Never Stop 3.5/5

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The Canadian musician known for his work with the likes of Jamie Lidell, Feist and Peaches, finds himself the star of Apple's latest iPad commercial. "Never Stop" recalls the signature playful pianos of Feist's The Reminder, with a twist with electronic grooves it's hard not to find it playing over and over in your head.


Great Bloomers - Small Town Love 4/5

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Toronto's Great Bloomers follow-up Speak of Trouble with the seven-inch offering 'Small Town Love'. A mellow, minimalist sound, with crisp harmonies and horns to boot, it's a country-tinged rock track that channels a little bit of Gordon Lightfoot. It's fresh and a great teaser of things to come.

Does It Offend You, Yeah? - We Are Dead 3/5

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A tease of their upcoming record Don't Say We Didn't Warn You, the British dance-punk outfit have offered up the instrumental 'We Are Dead' for download off their official website. Whispering vocals in the open minute degrade into a chaotic beat of electronic elements, and an almost primal chant. It's not their best but it certainly captures your attention... what's next?!

I Blame Coco - In Spirit Golden 2/5

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There's a bizarre infatuation upon discovering I Blame Coco, like finding out the ugly duckling is oddly pretty. Following her broody, dance track 'Ceasar' featuring Robyn and synchronized for release alongside her debut disc The Constant, 'In Spirit Golden' falls rather flat. Stuck somewhere between Killers' brand synth and the brooding, huskier vocals of Ladyhawke it's hard to separate I Blame Coco from the pack, aside from that little fact that she is Sting's daughter.

Mr. Little Jeans - Angel 3.5/5

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One part Santigold, one part St. Vincent, this little pop star has a sugary sweet exterior but with enough snarl to make you wary of her bite. A foot taping beat, cooing "be my angel" it's a catchy chorus that reels you in, with clashing synth for good measure, you'll be playing this one more than one. Scouts honour!