Download: Crystal Castles ft. Robert Smith (The Cure) "Not In Love"

Just another manic Monday - don't you still wish it was Sunday?  Check out this awesome make-over of Platinum Blonde's '80s new wave smash Not In Love by Canadian alt-electro duo Crystal Castles. This updated version includes the vocals of none other than The Cure's Robert Smith. This will have you dancing like it's 1984 all over again.

Crystal Caves ft. Robert Smith - Not In Love           Download it here.

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Introducing: Dragonette

Probably one of the most under-appreciated modern electro-rock pop groups in my library, Dragonette needs to break out in a big way. To be real, their skank anthem I Get Around should have enjoyed ubiquity on the dancefloor but unfortunately, atleast in my neck of the woods, nada. Dragonette is fronted by a model, write tons of songs about sex, made a song called Jesus Doesn't Love Me Anymore, genderbend and experiment with alternative sexuality's in their videos and have even toured with New Order. There is literally NOTHING not to love about this band. Check them out.


Dragonette "Black Limousine" by thegreydahlia
Dragonette "I Get Around" by thegreydahlia

Dragonette most recently performed in San Francisco this Sunday at the Folsom Street Fair (NSFW)!

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SOTD: Chromeo "Don't Turn the Lights On"

Happy Thirsty Thursday.  The weekend is just around the corner...  hang in there!

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Introducing...Kids of 88

Ever wonder what it would be like if the Graffiti throughout the streets of San Francisco, New York, LA and cities alike, came to life?  Well, wonder no more.  The Kids of 88 have brought it to life in their new video & single "Downtown."  This New Wave, ElectroPop duo hailing from New Zealand have been friends for 10 years and best known for their 2008 hit single "My House."  Not much else is really known about the duo as they are pretty reserved when it comes to interviews.  They cite their influences as "Groove, mood, and slutty arrangements.  16th hi hats and hand claps.  Culture and couture, gangtser and glamour."  If MGMT & Depeche Mode had a baby, this would be it.  In my opinion, Kids of 88 "Sugarpills" album far surpasses MGMT's sophomore effort "Congratulations."  This album will have you on your feet, hoping the beat never stops.


The Dead or Alive inspired "Apart of You" will have you reminiscing of big hair bands and gaucho pants.  The hand-clapping "Downtown" will keep you begging for more.  The heavier Nine Inch Nails-esque "Feed the Birds" is one to surely keep you motivated at the gym or while driving long distance.  The semi-slowed down "San Fran" is a nice tribute to the Full House gang and when life was that much simpler. And "SQRL" is a total dance anthem that is sure to get the crowd stomping, with its climatic build up just two minutes into the song.  This one is going to be on repeat the remainder of this week (and most likely into next).


Support this incredible duo by purchasing their album here. 

Kids of 88 - Downtown (Official Video)

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REplay

Cary Brothers quickly became a favorite of ours when we first heard his "Blue Eyes" on the platinum selling, Grammy-winning Garden State soundtrack. There's something about the Nashville's mixture of New Wave and Folk music that really grabs our attention and forces us to listen. He has a unique voice and sound and we have his current album "Under Control" on constant repeat. On his latest album, he did a cover of World Machine's "Something About You" (which was the band's only single to hit the top 10 in America). It is an excellent rendition of this 1985 classic hit. We expect great things for Cary Brothers. "Under Control" is available on both iTunes and Legalsounds.com (We prefer Legalsounds!).

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UPDATED: Alphabeat is BACK! (but still not yet in the US)

One of my FAVORITE groups of 2008 and hailing from Denmark, Alphabeat is back with a new album, slated to release on October 19th! I am on the hunt for just a taste from their new album, as the BBC is reporting that they are departing from their 80s/New Wave/B-52's sound from their first album and into the realm of 90s hip hop (think Snap! & Black Box). I cannot wait! Sadly, still no release date slated for the US. Their first album sold over 100,000 records in the UK and still hasn't released in the US. Though, with their array of talent collaborating on their sophomore album release, it's sure to hit the US record stores by late 2009 or early 2010.

On a more personal note: Alphabeat was THE band that inspired the creation of the Wonky Pop music blog. I could not be more thrilled to know that they are continuing their musical career path and am so excited for the new music that will come!
Check IT OUT!!!
LISTEN!!!

More on Alphabeat's new albumt

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