Knightlife – I Want You EP

Another Aussie post! Oh don’t look so surprised.

Mike Gamwell hails from Melbourne and has been turning up the disco heat on Cut Copy‘s Cutters label since 2007.  His newly released I Want You EP is gold.   The track Serves You Right is definitely the grooviest of the EP, while the title track keeps the groove with less punch. Am I confusing you?

Do yourself a favor and pick up the EP here.

Rewards – Two Cardinals

Got a new artist on my radar!  Rewards is the moniker that Aaron Pfenning, former member of New York’s Chairlift, chose for his solo project when he left the band in 2010 to purse a solo career.  His first single, Equal Dreams featuring Solange Knowles, was released earlier this year by DFA Records. Although an album release date hasn’t been pinned down, Aaron has been keeping busy by touring with We Are Scientists & Warpaint while also collaborating with Dev of Blood Orange for his new album.  Rewards is definitely a creative departure from Chairlift, producing a warmer, dreamier vibe with its layers of guitar & synth.  Keeping an eye on this guy cause I like what he’s puttin’ out!