Millesim – Fall In (feat. Sophie Galpin)
Millesim is a group of french DJs and producers with a budding reputation for nudisco-inspired remixes. But recently we came across their first original, Fall In, featuring Sophie Galpin on vocals (drummer for all-female rock band PINS and freelance musician). It’s a relaxed but melancholy, almost bittersweet tune perfect for end-of-summer introspection and sunset vibes.
Check out Millesim here.
Tuxedo – Without Your Love
Damn. This song sounds like something you would hear on one of those old Soul Train YouTube videos. When looking for more information about this 1980’s-influenced funk band, I was honestly surprised to discover Tuxedo’s members are no other than Jake One (Jake Dutton) and Mayer Hawthorne (Andrew Cohen). Their authentic old school funk distinguishes them from the rest of the nu disco pack, a fact the two powerhouse producers discovered for themselves shortly after exchanging mix tapes. Just now finding time for a pause from their highly successful individual careers, the guys from Tuxedo are joining the recent disco revival in a huge way. Tuxedo’s silky vibe is a bonafide throwback, so play on the duo’s new single Without Your Love if you’re really trying to groove. Bonus if you know the lyrics to Number One off the duo’s debut 2015 album Tuxedo.
Check out Tuxedo here.
AYER – Circle Down (Keljet Remix)
I know it’s only Wednesday, but this morning I heard Circle Down and couldn’t resist the throwback. Sit back, close your eyes and let Keljet’s nu disco groove wash over you. I’m all about Circle Down‘s bouncy bass line, the stripped pre chorus, and the dope synth solo around 3:23. These guys are from the Netherlands and just released their debut EP Transatlantic. Definitely give this song a spin, and Happy Hump Day!
Check out Keljet here.
Mullaha – For You Only
UPDATE: SoundCloud link was removed by ENM for some reason. You can still listen to it here:
UK promoter ENM has a knack for finding the sweet spot between glitch-hop and nu-disco. They’ve enlisted a staggering number of budding artists in their ranks, among them London locals Mullaha with a new single For You Only. Coming from a huge Lemaitre-meets-Jamiroquai influence, this 3-year-old underground group is making moves to break out, opening a show for LeMarquis, Oliver Nelson, and Tobtok just a few days ago. They’re worth a good look — and if that Rhodes solo at at 0:45 doesn’t make you double take, I don’t know what will.
Check out Mullaha here.
Oslo Parks – The Night
Hitting that nonchalant sweet spot between disco-infused electro pop and bass-driven alternative rock, Oslo Parks’ The Night breezes by, leaving a good taste in your mouth and good rhythm in your feet. Coming just after their debut single, Twins, this one is for all you Foster fans out there — should be right down your alley.
Check out Oslo Parks here.
LP Spotlight: Flight Facilities – Down To Earth
With a spotless reputation for churning out some of the best electronic singles we’ve heard in the past few years, Sydney duo Hugo Gruzman and James Lyell finally have lift off with their debut full length. Avoiding the temptation to assemble a premature greatest hits album, they’ve taken a stab at a cohesive piece of work, picking four of their eight previously released singles. Down To Earth features a host of talented fellow Australian musicians while crisscrossing with quick flights from genre to genre, decade to decade. While at times the layovers feel contrived between tracks that are not all instant classics, Hugo and James have managed to produce an enjoyable journey that serves Flight Facilities well enough as a premier LP.
Lemaitre – Wait feat. LOLO
Norway’s nu-disco duo Lemaitre signed to Astralwerks Records (Swedish House, Chemical Bros, Kooks . . .) earlier this year to release their latest work, Singularity. The four-track EP received mixed reviews, with many claiming the group’s deal with Astralwerks came hand-in-hand with a shift in their sound–departing from the nuanced indie dance instrumentals of earlier releases like The Friendly Sound and the Relativity EPs, and adopting something much more vocal and pop-centered. We’d have to agree, though on its own and taken out of context, Singularity is still a wonderfully easy listen. Our favorite from the album, Wait, holds up to their older style more so than the others, and has been a go-to for a while now. Check out the Elephante remix too: a loud electro flip that manages to retain the funky flavor of the original and build on a few ideas from the bridge. Hopefully we hear more like these in the future from Lemaitre, though it’s probably safe to say that The Friendly Sound days are behind us.
Check out Lemaitre here.
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