Museum of Bellas Artes – Abyss

Museum of Bellas Artes – Abyss

For my second Swedish recommendation in two days meet the Museum of Bellas Artes who will be releasing their debut album via Best Fit later this year. For fans of Beach House and Austra.

Beldina – What Can I Say

Beldina – What Can I Say

So here we have a Kenyan Swede in the form of Beldina. She’s chums with Robyn which can only be a good thing. Here’s her recent single What Can I Say. 

LIZ – Hush

LIZ – Hush

I’m really enjoying the minimal R’n’B revival we have going on, harking back to Aayliah. LIZ’s output so far has been flawless and Hush is the best yet. File alongside Quadron and Nite Jewel.

Leah Labelle – Lolita

Leah Labelle – Lolita

When not busy with Robin Thicke and Daft Punk, Pharrell has been developing another protege – meet Ms Leah Labelle. Absolutely loving this single.

Kayslee Collins – Mulholland

Kayslee Collins – Mulholland

Have posted this before but it’s finally out in the UK. Think Lana meets Aaliyah. 

Giant Drag – Kevin Is Gay

Giant Drag – Kevin Is Gay

Giant Drag’s Annie Hardy has had quite a few years of it; dropped by their major label, partner in crime Micah left the band for the 3rd time, a stint in rehab for prescription medication addiction, bankrupt, homeless….need I go on? She’s back in the UK later this year to put Giant Drag to bed as she moves on with new projects and in good health. This was the song from their album Hearts and Unicorns which made me a fan. The sound has been described as grunge-gaze and I could go for that. 

Name The Pet – Get On The Bus

Name The Pet – Get On The Bus

Not quite sure how this passed me by at the time, knowing my penchant for Scandinavian pop tartlets. Name The Pet is soon to return with a new album but in the meantime here’s this electro-tastic little tune from 2009.

Owl Eyes – Nightswim

Owl Eyes – Nightswim

Here’s the title track from the beautiful Owl Eyes album which was released in Australia earlier this year. This is the track which made me fall in love with the album and the new accompanying video is rather fitting – it’s a just shame that Owl Eyes herself doesn’t appear until the very end of the video. 

Quadron – Neverland (Avalanche album)

Quadron – Neverland (Avalanche album)

Shaping up to be one of my most played albums this year. This reminds me of classic late 80s early 90s American soul in the form of Chante Moore and Karyn White but with an altogether contemporary Jessie Ware feel. 

Dornik – Something About You

Dornik – Something About You

Part time Jessie Ware band member Dornik has been blowing up the blogosphere this week and for good reason with this debut track. Jacko and Prince channelled through Frank Ocean with a hint of dream wave. Too cool for school.