Film/TV scores and soundtracks, synthpop, synthwave, disco, and all that other stuff that makes you dance, cry, and fall in love.
“I think we shared the same brain on this project.” It’s his first score. When he started on it, he barely knew what a “cue” was, let alone what composing for a film really entailed. He didn’t have a ton of time to prove himself before the momentum took hold, but he did so to […] The post ‘Obsession’ Score Composer Rock Burwell Is Big On Intuition appeared first on Vehlinggo .
While I’m still curating a score/soundtrack version of The List, I decided to go ahead and share an edition with artists I’ve never covered before. It can get synthy and a bit post-punk, and even tread into territory I don’t normally cover. Enjoy. French Inhaler — “TV LOVE” This song caught my attention for a […] The post The List: Cosmic Darlings, French Inhaler, NOREA, A Days Wait, Mo Troper…
I have a quick three-fer edition of The List for you dear readers today. (A score-focused one is coming soon — Obsession, amirite?) Today you’ll find a healthy offering of experimental fare, paired with a dark and catchy retro number. Enjoy. Daniel Quasar — I Am… The hyper talented Daniel Quasar, creator of the ubiquitous […] The post The List: Daniel Quasar, Discovery Zone, Blone Noble appeared…
Four years ago Michael Oakley, a certified titan of synthwave, wrote in these very pages about the scourge of “copywave,” a somewhat self-explanatory term used to describe knockoff artists mimicking the sound and even visual aesthetic of more popular musicians in the genre’s scene. Hop in the DeLorean and travel to today: Oakley’s just released […] The post Michael Oakley’s Dark (But Hopeful)…
Berlin-based synthwave power couple NINA and Radio Wolf are back with an absolutely stunning new, guitar-driven single. “To See You” is one of those gorgeous, well made songs that hits you like a bolt of lightning and energizes the divine spark within yourself. I eschewed hyperbole years ago, and have been careful to not label […] The post NINA & Radio Wolf Return With The Stunning ‘To See You’…
Just in time for NYC-based Bunny X to drop “Night Moves,” a hot new single from their upcoming album, Love on a High Floor, the duo of Abigail Gordon and Jenny Bates have had a fruitful exchange with Vehlinggo. In this Q&A we did recently, we talk about their lineup change, making music during trying […] The post Checking in with Bunny X appeared first on Vehlinggo .
Missions, that Holodeck project from Lou Rebecca collaborator and synth maestro Josh Mills, has graced these pages a few times. So I figured I’d share a little something interesting Mills posted to Instagram not long ago (but which I forgot to write about at the time he did share it). Apparently, he was called to […] The post What Does Holodeck’s Missions Have To Do With Oscar Isaac In ‘Beef’?…
It’s been a fruitful week for synthwave fans who love well-crafted pop songs from talented Scots fowk. A week after we got a new FM-84 track, out comes the inimitable Michael Oakley with the massive single “World of Promises” (with backing vocals by Dana Jean Phoenix) and its impressively executed music video. Oh, and did […] The post Michael Oakley Returns With The Explosive ‘World Of Promises’…
I’ve put together a slightly-but-not-really eclectic edition of The List today. It features some Vehlinggo stalwarts, along with a wild collab, some horror bliss, a song that isn’t exactly new but about which I haven’t yet written, and some chest-thumping on my part. In other words, a pretty typical The List. To be fair, the […] The post The List: Fangoria, Tom Waits and Massive Attack, FM-84,…
It’s been a while since I’ve updated you, fair readers, on the latest musical releases of former Chromatics members Ruth Radelet, Adam Miller, and Nat Walker. Their latest tunes are a combo of solo efforts and some new songs (or versions of songs) from last year’s Lost Records: Bloom & Rage video game soundtrack, which […] The post Have You Heard These Recent Songs from Adam, Ruth, & Nat…
NYC-based post-punk outfit London Plane is known around these parts for their powerful live shows and skilled songwriting. Today, in advance of their third album due sometime this year, the band has released a killer cover of Bronski Beat’s 1984 hit “Smalltown Boy (A Refugee Song).” Former Interpol member Carlos Dengler produced the song and […] The post London Plane Releases Compelling Bronski…
If you’ve been reading this site over the years, you’ll know that I have a deep respect for the artistry and person of Anoraak (AKA Frédéric Rivière), one of the founding members of the Nantes, France-based Valerie Collective who has gone on to become a successful nu-disco artist on Chromeo’s Juliet Records. Recently, he announced […] The post Anoraak Announces Special ‘Figure’ 10th Anniversary…
One of the reasons why I’ve hitched my wagon to Hayley Stewart’s Mecha Maiko project over the past eight or nine years is that the Toronto-based artist makes inherently human electronic music that never bores, never sounds rote or paint-by-numbers, and always captivates. This is true for her music and lyrics, really. Stewart probably uses […] The post Mecha Maiko Taps Into Her ‘Nervous System’ On…
This is the fourth time I’ve had to recreate this post, so hopefully it functions normally for you (and me). Today’s edition of The List features a compelling slate of songs from artists in the synthpop, synthwave, and something a bit yachty. Flight To London — “Elephant” This is one of those synthy numbers that […] The post The List: Girl As Wave, FM Attack & Betamaxx, Flight To London, DDYER…
Sometimes I’ll think back to a certain part of 2013, the last time Montreal-based Le Matos released a studio album, their debut Join Us. It was, for me personally, a rather fruitful time. I’d been living in New York City for a few months, basically starting a new career in a new town. I’d recently […] The post Le Matos’ New Album Is Very ‘Damn Good’ appeared first on Vehlinggo .
The latest edition of The List maintains my interest in recommending some variety. This means you’re going to find some French EBM, some cinematic ambient electronic works, and even new synthwave that sounds classic. It’s not the most expansive offering genre-wise, but the tracks are all gems and worth your time. Coleurs x Anechoid — […] The post The List: Coleurs, Eric Angelo Bessel, Cyrille…
The sunlight pours in on Jeff Schroeder in his meticulously organized Los Angeles home, as we talk about the current and future chapters in the life of the former longtime guitarist for The Smashing Pumpkins. Even over Zoom there’s an air of calm resolve as we discuss his post-Pumpkins journey, including his new music with […] The post Jeff Schroeder Finds His Inner Magic appeared first on…
Today’s edition of The List is a rich tapestry of emotion and sonics. You will find some familiar names (especially if you’re a longtime Vehlinggoland resident) and some now. Mr. Eff — Meditation For Violence Mr. Eff’s first album in five years — since the Burning Witches Records release Nostalgic Confessions and the subsequent (but […] The post The List: Mr. Eff, Drum & Lace, Colin Riley, Italo…
The List is loaded with a blast of sonic bliss today. You’re going to experience some psychedelia, a little dreaminess, a dash of the experimental, and a splash of darkness. Just another Friday. Bayonne — “Multiphase” It’s not enough to throw some arps at one’s ears to see what sticks. Bayonne knows this implicitly. The […] The post The List: Bayonne, Komok, Lunar Bird, Icelandia, Traitrs appeared…
What’s this? Another list already? What am I, prolific? (Very much not. This very clearly isn’t 2019.) Nevertheless, these five offerings are engaging releases that are quite worth your time. I went with some tracks you might not typically hear on Vehlinggo along with songs that are more what you’d expect. Gotta keep things dynamic, […] The post The List: Fiona Joy Hawkins, Color Theory, Tomo…