Premiere: Röyksopp Feat. Susanne Sundfør - Never Ever

Hurrah! Brand new Röyksopp and Susanne Sundfør is Never Ever a bad thing! After Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland left the album format last year and venturing into a more loosely based release cycle we're more than happy it's not the end of new Röyksopp music! This single has already ruffled the feathers of their fan base. Judging by comments ppl are upset about the more than commercial production and we can hear what they mean. It's a very accessible sound that takes part of the duo's formula and turn 'em into a, dare we say, radio hit. The three collaborated in 2013 on the magical Running To The Sea and the darkness there is lacking here. Not a bad thing perhaps as a palate cleaser for things to come. PLUS, that drum machine does things to us - so hot! Listen below! Thoughts?

Premiere: Lady GaGa - Perfect Illusion

Eight years since Lady GaGa debuted with The Fame - here's Perfect Illusion, her first pop single in three years! The last time we had a solo studio album was 2013's ARTPOP that built on her myth but felt uneven and heavy. The last few years we've had her joint jazz album with Tony Bennett and her The Countess character on American Horror Story as main anchors if a LG fix has been needed. Her return to Mother Monster sounds like a fun rock anthem, co-written with both Tame Impala's Kevin Parker, Mark Ronson and Bloodpop (Blood Diamonds). It sounds miles away from her catchiest hits and but could have been included on The Fame Monster easily. So classic GaGa but still looking to the future. Her album is still going under title LG5 and it'll be interesting to hear what this new era hold. We really like how effortless this new taster sounds like and how she still holds true to her core. Thoughts?

Mistaken for love, it was a perfect illusion...

Premiere: Tuff City Kids with Annie - Labyrinth (Club Mix)

YEAH BABY! Annie's move from Bergen, Norway to Berlin, Germany keeps bringing on the goods! She's teamed up with Frankfurt DJ duo Gerd Janson and Philip Lauer a.k.a. Tuff City Kids for their upcoming album Adolescent (out Oct 14) - sweeeeeet! This collaboration is truly hot and we absolutely love the Chicago house feel paired with Annie's distinct vocals and how the end result sounds so effortless. It nods towards history without losing sight of its own destiny waiting at the horizon. Drum machine, cow bells, laser sounds and wonky synths, what's not to fall in love with in 2,5 seconds? Enjoooy! PS. What better than to use the 2009 album cover of Annie's criminally good Don't Stop for this post? :D 

Introducing: Zutori

Once in a while you come across an amalgamation that combines exactly what you love. Swede Johan Grimberg loves music and fashion as much as we do and has just launched Zutori - a brand portal that combines the two with a great sense of style. The site offers worldwide shipping and right now an end of summer + opening campaign with 30-60 % off. Says Johan:

Zutori comes from the Japanese word sutori, meaning history/story. We believe that every brand has its own unique story to tell through their clothes and accessories. Zutori was founded in 2016 and has its base in Malmö, Sweden. We are very passionate about clothing and music and therefore you will find many brands that are connected to the music world. Our goal is to provide first-class service and unique brands that we truly believe in.

Find them here! 

Premiere: BANKS - Mind Games

BANKS is delivering heavy duty goods with new material from her upcoming The Altar album (out Septmeber 30). Brand new Mind Games is an enchanted forest of sounds with dark and twisted vocals hidden deep in the mix. Shining like a black diamond in a deep well is the lead vocal that is sharp and filled with angst, just like we like our BANKS, haha. The song elements are cohesive, suggestive and dramatic. Not to mention the absolute gorgeous outro. Top marks!