Todd Terje - Inspector Norse (video)

Time to check out Todd Terje's magnificent new clip for Inspector Norse, the latest single off his new It's Album Time. Terje constructs effortlessly pulsing, Disco Nouveau-House music. Inspector Norse is something that sounds equal parts DFA and Binary, like the glorious love child of Juan Maclean and Fabian. Snappy dance numbers deserve snappy videos and this one does not disappoint. On display are the chronicles of the affable Inspector Norse himself, a true connoisseur modern dance, modern drugs, and modern living in the Suburban Norway. Its time to start selecting tunes for your summertime beach ready cassette and this will have to be track numero Uno.

Shocking Pinks - Not Gambling

Possibly one of the best acts to ever come out New Zealand, Shocking Pinks ends his legendary 6 year break to bring us the first single from his upcoming 3CD LP. Recognizably sad-sack, lofi, post-punk is sort of Nick Harte's go to sound and Not Gambling is a trip down familiarity lane, except its also not. Harte constructs a deconstructed jimble jamble of sounds that Shockingly morphs into a pop-hook halfway through. If you're new to SP you might be like, bro this is kind of bogus.. but let me point you to some old tracks that may sway your opin. Check this and check the oldies and if you still hate it, then I'm seriously sorry, man.

Holy Ghost! - Okay

So much about Holy Ghost! does not work at all. They're vintage synth purists, choosing to revel in antiquated electronics over a more contemporary drum and bass sound; and while yes, many artists are living in the past these days, Holy Ghost! are fairly unique in their hifi aping of a Depeche Mode/New Order/Ministry tonality. On top of this, Alex Frankel is a criminally middle of the road vocalist, often veering out of pitch and out his element. Lyrically Frankel is equally simplistic and straight forward. Yet, despite all their disparities, I find myself fully encamped in the Holy Ghost! camp-grounds. Why? why? WHY???? Its easy to hate on a band like Holy Ghost, they sorta look like blow-holes (lets be real), but their music is dope. Okay is another outstanding single that utilises sounds from the heyday of synthetic pop to a masterful degree. The hooks here are plentiful! And the juicy, metallic, orchestra stabs are sooooooo Depeche Mode circa Some Great Reward. Earworm commin atcha: