“American Dream Part II” was a standout track in TEED’s must-see 4Play mini doc and live recording from Sheffield.

Watch the official video for the single above, accompanied by visuals by ADAM.

Trouble is out in the US June 12 via Casablanca Records.

Vocalist Maggie Horn and producer Sammy Bananas make up Telephoned, a Brooklyn-based duo with a knack for delicious pop originals and covers.

Their latest project is a reimagining of Fun.’s mega hit, “We Are Young,” where Horn’s smooth vocals glide over Sammy’s Top Gun-style synth backdrop, eventually giving way to a big bouncy club beat.

Listen bellow and grab a free download of the track here.

Also if you’re in the area, Telephoned are performing at The Glasslands Gallery in Williamsburg tomorrow night (May 16). Check the event info here.

London duo NAPT showcase their unique brand of heavy house music in their sleek new party EP Tom Toms, out today on Fool’s Gold Records.

The group make use of some choice youtube samples for this release including a keyboard demonstration in the title track and a few one-liners from the infamous Italian Spiderman on the single under the same name featuring FireFlowerz.

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“My Dad’s here tonight, so if anyone sees Papa Huber around buy the man a fuckin’ shot!” said Jason Huber, one half of the Nashville-based dance duo, Cherub during their Friday night Mercy Lounge performance.

Jason went on to explain that the duo’s latest album Mom & Dad is his father’s second favorite album, shadowed only by Shaggy’s 2002 chart-topper Hot Shot.

This was the general vibe of the night; a mesh of intimate, humorous, sexy and fun moments fueled by the group’s impressive stage presence (Jordan Kelley’s falsetto crooning is on point), body-moving catalog of music and the general sense of hometown camaraderie between the artists and fans present.

The final moments of the duo’s performance saw openers DWNTWN and Ghosthouse hopping on stage for climactic renditions of “Doses & Mimosas,” and covers of Calvin Harris’ “Feel So Close” and Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight.”

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I first heard this Swedish duo through a BBC Radio1 rock showcase. The DJ picked Icona Pop as one of the acts to blow up in 2012 and played one of their singles, “Top Rated,” which immediately caught my attention with its charismatic vocals and infectious melodies.

Since then, I’ve been looking out for new material from these guys. Their latest track, “I Love It” is a much needed house party anthem and a perfect bridge for the current gap between eccentric techno and bubble-gum pop.

Brodinski is back with a pitch-black rework of Miike Snow‘s “the Wave,” continuing the Parisian producer’s upscale blend of dark techno and fun, danceable aesthetics.

If you like this sound, check the Club Cheval Mixtape released through Brodinksi’s label, Bromance Records – streaming now via Dazed Digital.

Mercy Lounge will be dripping with synth this Friday as local buds and groove-pop professionals Cherub take stage alongside Chicago’s Ghosthouse and LA’s DWNTWN.

Familiarize yourself with the mp3s bellow and grab your tix here.

Cherub – Doses & Mimosas

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Ghosthouse – Analog Man

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DWNTWN – I’m On Fire (cover)

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In Josh Legg aka Gooldroom‘s latest single “Fifteen,” arpeggiating synths pulse like ocean waves around a thick bassline and relaxed percussion samples as lush melodies from Australian vocalist Chela narrate a romantic memory.

Listen bellow and head to the Goldroom facebook page for a free download.

Crisp guitar strums, a casual beat and catchy vocals from Penguin Prison‘s Chris Glover make up the debut single from Andre Allen Anjos aka RAC. Pop open a beer or perhaps an ice cold MTN DEW and enjoy this sunny freebie courtesy of Green Label Sound.

Twin Shadow‘s “Five Seconds” is a much needed break from all the buzz-genre themed tumblr candy floating around these days (Is witch house still a thing? Dear God…). George Lewis Jr’s passionate vocals remain one of the best ingredients of the band’s esthetic accompanied by a driving drum beat, melancholy synth textures and a killer guitar hook.

“Five Seconds” is taken from Twin Shadow’s forthcoming album, Confess, out June 10 on 4AD.

Download the single bellow in exchange for an email.