MUST LISTEN: You by Gold Panda

Gold Panda may sound like the cousin of Grizzly Bear, Panda Bear and Minus the Bear(all band names) but he's a totally different music animal.  The new release of the London-based producer has a lot of things going on in a very positive way. I love the electronic chipmunk-like vocal that sings "you and me" which can be mistaken as a sitar sample if you don't listen closely. But what the heck, it's an excellent dance-floor-ready song! I can imagine myself slow dancing in an empty dance floor with this track. sheez

YoubyGold Panda

BAND CRUSH: Dom

I dont know what's so sexy about living in America but one thing is certain, Dom's music is a sure fire summer fave. Hailed from Massachusetts, this trio is getting a lot of blog-love even before they released their debut EP Sun Bronzed Greek Gods. I heard most of the tracks from the EP and it seemed that Dom had fun tinkering their synthesizer. You may define their music as "chill wave" and can be compared with Neon Indian and Washed Out. But what sets them apart from these bands is their shoegaze-tinged sound that never runs out of catchy melodies.

The track that made Dom my recent band crush is Living in America. If you enjoyed MGMT's Electric Feel, Living in America has that same vibe but perkier. You'll also love the track Burn Bridges if you're into lo-fi music.

MP3 : Living in America  
MP3: Burn Bridges 

MUST LISTEN: Washed Out

SynthPop, DeamWave, DarkWave, DreamPop, ElectroWave, ChillOut, ChillPop and the list goes on when people are trying to categorize the music of Washed Out. I really don't understand the confusion when in fact, it's pretty much evident that this one-piece band creates music that is soothing with electric feel to it. Yes, with all the influences weaving into each others sounds, Washed Out is a one-piece band and Ernest Greene is the master mind. The appropriately titled debut High Times, which was originally released only in cassettes, is a perfect soundtrack during the days when you just want to get high and washed out. Hmm.. this guy knows how describe his music through world play. I like!

Check out the video below and get washed out by it... good vibes!