David Gray - Smoke Without Fire

I've had the distinct pleasure of seeing this man in concert twice and he is a genius. He's one of the most amazing singer/songwriters I've had the honor to have in my life. This song is no different than the rest of the pieces of work that I've dotted my life with. It's just warm and comforting and just envelopes you in an old familiarity. It's a conversation with an old friend. It's all the good things that you've come to expect from David. It's languid and it's deep breathing. I've listened to it a couple of times now and it's not nearly long enough. I need this to be like his 13 minute live version of "Night Blindness". I want to hear more from this song. Because it is so easy and you have a big exhale at the end and you start it again.

Autoheart - Possibility

This track is great. It's just got a vibe all on it's own that's funky and poppy and amazingly full of just the most perfect synth choices I've heard in a song in a long time. It's got an outstanding arrangement that has been well orchestrated by the group. Jody's vocals are just fantastic. He is suited well for this genre and style of music. It's just a solid song that makes your head bob and you easily get wrapped up in the synth. I would love to see them on stage beside Erasure or Marc Almond or even the Pet Shop Boys. They could easily hold their own against some of the biggest names in the synth world. I am a fan of this group and can't wait to see where they go. This is the lead single off their new album, "I Can Build A Fire" which will be released on August 26. I can't wait to get a copy of it and see where they can take me.

Dana Jean Phoenix - Komplicated (Silent Gloves Remix)

Dana Jean Phoenix and Silent Gloves are a match made in heaven. They both are so rooted in the New, New Wave movement that this is nothing but spectacular from them. Dana Jean's vocals are beautifully nostalgic and you could easily expect to hear her sharing a stage with Martika or so many other talented artists from the 80s.  Silent Gloves has been killing it mixing and remixing so many amazing tracks in this genre and this mix is no different than the quality you've come to expect to hear from him.  Amazing remix. Amazing track.  Want to hear so much music from them.

Skelton - Podcast 002

If 90s house and techno is your scene, then I suggest you give the next 32 minutes of your life over to Oli Skelton because what he's crafted here is rooted in so much nostalgia, you will expect Pepper Mashay and Technotronic to bust up on the scene and start some beef.  This podcast flows exceptionally well from start to finish. It's easy and it's just something that you can easily get into. It's fun and the energy level never drops below banging. I had a great time listening to what he's done here and would really like to hear more of him in a single format. He's clearly talented and I want more of him.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Come With Us

There are underrated artists and then there are artists that don't get the chance they deserve in the United States. Sophie Ellis-Bextor absolutely falls into the latter category. I've been a fan since theaudience days and I think she makes some of the most amazing music that you've never heard. This song is just super chill and she's beautiful in it. It's just a song you can just get lost in. There needs to be so much more Sophie in our American musical diets every day. 

The Shadowboxers - Build the Beat

It doesn't really matter what challenges The Shadowboxers face because it seems they can do almost anything musically. Whether it's tight 3 part harmonies on a heartfelt ballad or a rocking, 80s funk fueled jam; these guys know how to create music that's going to make an impression. There's no secret that I love them as an act. I think they do amazing work and it's good to see them getting the recognition they deserve. I'm glad they are building a legacy for themselves because the music is that good and needs to be heard for years and years to come.