Electro-pop is definitely where it’s at in 2015, and NYC’s Stalking Gia is on the verge of conquering the genre with her new single “Born Free.” The track is honest and passionate with a hint of angst – highlighted by a slight rasp in Gia’s voice that raises the hairs on the back of your neck. The 21-year old’s sound has been compared to the likes of Lana Del Rey, Banks, and Tove Lo – but Stalking Gia is carving out a unique space of her own, with the potential to be the voice of a generation. Take a listen to “Born Free” below – which premiered at NYLON earlier this week. Be sure to follow Stalking Gia on …
Roy English and Act!on Release “Julianne” Remix
Enigmatic singer, producer, & songwriter Roy English has followed up the release of his dreamy single “Julianne” with a lively dance remix by the mysterious Canadian newcomer Act!on. The original track was widely embraced by Roy’s loyal following – highlighting a wide aresenal of musical styles, from pop to R&B to electronic. Act!on is still fairly new to the scene, but is well on his way to exciting things – having already provided some compelling remixes of MØ and Young & Sick. Enjoy his remix of “Julianne” below, and be sure to follow both artists on their respective social networks: Roy English Facebook Twitter Soundcloud Act!…
Listen to Sariah’s “Resuscitate Me,” Remixed by MVious
NYC’s mystical pop singer SARIAH recently released her new EP Queen of Hearts, featuring seven dance-worthy tracks and endless emotion. The talented vocalist is coming off a strong 2014, in which she saw her single “Aware Alive Awake” crack the top 40 in Billboard’s Dance Club Chart. Today, Salacious Sound is excited to premiere the official remix for the anthemic song “Resuscitate Me,” remixed by new up and coming DJ MVious. “I wanted the track to have an urgency and a desire lyrically with an anthemic dance floor beat,” says Sariah on the track. “I cannot wait to perform this with my band and feel …
The Young Professionals Will Get Inside Your Head
Tel Aviv’s The Young Professionals have been around for a hot minute, with their first album (in English) 9am to 5pm, 5pm to Whenever reaching the top 10 on iTunes in France. That said, the duo’s new single “All Of It But Me,” featuring Austrian vocalist Anna F., should hit the sweet spot for U.S. listeners far and wide. Channeling electro-pop favorites like Empire of the Sun and La Roux, The Young Professionals are poised to have a huge 2015 with Cherrytree Records (Polydor / Universal) behind them. The band has also produced some inspiring remixes for a variety of global artists – including Lana Del Rey (‘West Coast‘), Tegan & Sara (‘Closer‘)…
IRO’s “Sun” is Pop Alternative Done Right
The well traveled NYC pop/alternative artist Ori Rakib – otherwise known as IRO – is doing things his way…and it’s sounding pretty good. After independently releasing his debut self-titled EP, the lead single “Sun” quickly built a buzz on YouTube and Soundcloud and has drawn comparisons to current alt-kings Hozier and Milky Chance. The track subtly touches on a number of different musical styles, and has the potential to find a home in pop and even electronic audiences. IRO worked with the the talented Noam Akrabi in the studio on the new EP, and claims the experience was nothing short of amazing. “When…
PREMIERE: Stalking Gia Drops Dreamy Cover of Nick Jonas’ “Jealous”
NYC’s Stalking Gia has been steadily making waves since her anthemic electro-pop debut of “War Paint” in 2014. Today, the captivating vocalist brings us a tasty rendition of Nick Jonas’ “Jealous” – complete with 90s R&B vibes and ambient synth undertones. Word on the street is the 21-year old will release a new single at the beginning of March, so this should be enough to wet our palates until then. Take a listen and enjoy. Be sure to follow Stalking Gia on Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud, and Instagram. Related posts: BLACK MONDAY – Pretend [Premiere] Janet Jackson – All For You (Nick Wisdom Remix) Tegan and Sara – So Jealous (Royal Refix)
Tokio Hotel Releases New Remixes by Cazzette and Pionear
After venturing into the electronic space with their new album Kings of Suburbia, the band has released two new remixes of their hit single “Love Who Loves You Back” by Cazzette and Pinear, respectively. Cazzette is fresh off their track “Blind Heart,” which reached #1 on the Billboard Dance chart earlier this month, along with the 2014 release of “Sleepless,” featuring vocals from UK artist The High, which was certified gold in Sweden. New De-Code LTD signee Pionear is new to the EDM scene, having caught the interest of label president Shiro Gutzie with his unique production style. His first release is the very dance-worthy…