MP3: "Gold Chain" - Black Light Dinner Party [exclusive]
Monday, October 31, 2011
GOLD RUNNING BRIGHT.
MP3: "Gold Chain" - Black Light Dinner Party [exclusive]
Friday, October 28, 2011
ALL THINGS GOLD 004: THE HOOD INTERNET
Having witnessed blindingly brilliant shows from both bands in the last six months we can assure you this won't be one to miss, and with The Hood Internet in the mix too - not to mention our resident decks master Lightwaves opening things up - this could well be the biggest one yet. As per usual, advance tickets are available HERE for $10 or $13 day of show. Do the right thing.
09:45pm: Polarsets // STREAM: "Leave Argentina"
10:45pm: Body Language // DOWNLOAD: "Falling Out"
11:30pm: Hood Internet // DOWNLOAD: "Pumped Up Kicks (Hood Internet Remix)
1:00am: Lightwaves // DOWNLOAD: "Eskimo Boy" (Lightwaves Remix)
Labels:
body language,
lightwaves,
polarsets,
the hood internet
Thursday, October 27, 2011
WORDS SAID IN THE NIGHT.
MP3: "All Eyes On You" (Chrome Canyon Remix) - St. Lucia
Labels:
chrome canyon,
daft punk,
justice,
remix,
st. lucia
WILL WE EVER KNOW OURSELVES.
MP3: "True Romance" - CITIZENS!
Labels:
all time quarterback,
citizens,
hot chip,
is tropical,
reptar
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
PRETTY GIRLS BORN IN THE NINETIES.
As residents of the rage haven that is New York City, we've had our fair share of gripes about the concrete jungle and its dehumanizing tendencies, but we've also found the silver lining in the form of honest, homegrown pop duos like Ghost Beach. While their debut single "Empty Streets" isn't the most lyrically optimistic, there's a certain magnetism that appeals to our soft inner core that ultimately manifests itself in an overwhelming pop radiance. It's more cathartic than depressing, maybe because it sounds like a post-punk Passion Pit, all skyscraping synth lines with the jilted lover's vocals expertly oscillating between solid ground and high-flying falsetto breaks with athletic ease. It's the kind of thing that leaves you feeling like a modern Peter Pan, with both your shadow and your youth intact.
We're also fans of their very Instagram-ready video (above) that lets you keep your head in the clouds and daydream away. The pacing is brilliant, with the treading shiny shoes and the gradual reveal of the female anti-hero delving into the wild, for some quality alone time. It's like post-breakup, when the pros eventually outweigh the cons - even if it's just in your head - and the self-deprecation turns into a mature, blissed-out feeling of independence. We have to admit, dancing on your own with a glass of wine, sparklers, confetti, and balloons usually does do the trick for temporary healing. Let "Empty Streets" take you over, then mark your calendars for December 1st when Ghost Beach will make their live debut on the Popshop stage, kicking off a celebration for the ages as the first year of Popshop NYC comes to a close in style.
MP3: "Empty Streets" - Ghost Beach
MP3: "Empty Streets" - Ghost Beach
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
POPSHOP011: CLASS ACTRESS + ST. LUCIA
As usual, to tend to all your raging needs we've got an Absolut Vodka open bar getting things started from 8pm-9pm, and you can cop your advance tickets HERE. We've got an extremely limited number of early bird tickets available for $10, before the price jumps to $13 in advance and $15 day of show, so act fast. This is going to be a GREAT one.
09:00pm: CSLSX // DOWNLOAD: "Keep On Shining"
10:00pm: St. Lucia // DOWNLOAD: "We Got It Wrong"
11:00pm: The Chain Gang of 1974 // STREAM: "Hold On"
12:00am: Class Actress // DOWNLOAD: "Keep You"
Labels:
chain gang of 1974,
class actress,
cslsx,
st lucia
THE ILLUSION OF TRUST.
Hit play and within seconds, the world starts to swirl around you, your senses begin to blur and you find yourself in another space and time completely. More awestruck than disoriented, you're off on what feels like a runaway train, galloping along at dangerous speeds on the wings of euphoric synths and shouty group vocals. There's a surprise around every turn (that synth breakdown in the middle? AMAZING.) and before you know it the ride is over, as "We Got It Wrong" switches gears entirely and fades back into the mists of pop from whence it came with a wistful brass arrangement. It's completely and utterly brilliant and our favorite track from the St. Lucia camp yet. If this is what it sounds like when they get it wrong, then god dammit, WE DON'T WANT TO BE RIGHT.
MP3: "We Got It Wrong" - St. Lucia
Monday, October 17, 2011
NEON GOLD PRESENTS: OCCUPY CMJ
The news doesn't stop there though. We've know we've set a precedent with The Knocks' Popshop Radio minimixes, but now Lenno's gone and raised the bar with an exclusive megamix featuring the stars of this year's New Shapes bill, complete with a flurry of oven fresh exclusives. The mix features some of this year's greatest tunes, like our latest release from Savoir Adore and a double dose of Is Tropical, as well as some fiery exclusives from St. Lucia and The Knocks. Rounding out the stack is the world premier of Xaphoon Jones' deep space nine edit of "Dreamers", which - let's be real - is headline news in and of itself.
Before you check out the full tracklist below, keep in mind that we've got a two hour OPEN BAR of Bulldog Gin and sixteen of the best and brightest the world has to offer for only $5 a pop (or $10 on the door), so if you haven't already, make sure to cop your tickets HERE before it's too late. Friendly faces? Check. Friendly prices? Check. Consider this a friendly warning.
1. "Somebody That I Used To Know (ft. Kimbra)" - Gotye
2. "Berlin" - Is Tropical
3. "Beaches & Friends" - French Horn Rebellion
4. "Firework" (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Remix) - Katy Perry
5. "The Greeks" (Tagteam Terror Remix) - Is Tropical
6. "We Got It Wrong" - St. Lucia [exclusive]
7. "Dreamers" - Savoir Adore
8. "All Eyes On You" (Chrome Canyon Remix) - St. Lucia [exclusive]
9. "Stay Kids" (John Hancock Mix) - ANR
10. "High Society" (Gordon Voidwell Remix) - Bear Hands
11. "Remedy" (Buffetlibre vs Sidechains Remix) - Little Boots
12. "Brightside" (Lenno Remix) - The Knocks [exclusive]
13. "Anna Sun" - Walk The Moon
14. "Dreamers" (Xaphoon Jones Remix) - Savoir Adore [exclusive]
Friday, October 14, 2011
GOLD028: SAVOIR ADORE
It opens innocuously enough, as the crescendo emerges gradually from the ominous mists of the intro, before the synths drop with the full centripetal force of a rollercoaster, swooping in and around staccato guitar picks and frontman Paul Hammer's ethereal vocals. Then at the chorus, it's lady vocalist Deidre Muro's turn, as the synths let up and give her center stage before returning with all the emotional gravity of a thousand heartbreaks in the second verse. It all reaches a fever pitch in the middle eight, as this palpable combination of dreamweaving harmonies, self-assured handclaps, and textured synths come together to play out like a slow-burning cinematic threesome. From there, "Dreamers" builds and builds like a stairway to synth heaven and once you've reached the top, there's just no turning back.
It's a timeless slice of ethereal pop brilliance and one of our absolute favorite tracks of the year, and we hope it'll be yours too. Limited to 300 copies worldwide, "Dreamers" comes true 11.11.11, complete with an empire-toppling space horn remix from Xaphoon Jones on the B-side. Preorder is available from the Neon Gold Shop now, but as were strong believers in instant gratification, you can find a free download of the mp3 right here, no waiting required. Go ahead, live the dream.
MP3: "Dreamers" - Savoir Adore [exclusive]
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
A MILLION MILES FROM YOUR DESPERATE DAYS.
MP3: "Lambs" - Kyla La Grange [exclusive]
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
NEON GOLD PRESENTS: NEW SHAPES // CMJ 2011
After more than five long years of keeping us waiting, Gotye finally makes his US debut at CMJ this year, storming our shores as one of the most talked about bands at CMJ 2011. He'll be headlining our show in the 12am slot on the main stage before the late night acts takes over, as The Knocks keep things moving into the early hours in the 1am live slot, before a very special headline DJ set from our secret special guest and a late night power set from Lenno closing things out at 3am. Rounding out the main stage lineup are next huge things Walk The Moon and St. Lucia, two of NYC's finest in Gordon Voidwell and Fort Lean, and Vancouver synth sensations Data Romance.
But wait, there's more. Headlining the downstairs stage we've got the debut US shows from UK electro types Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs and Is Tropical, plus Neon Gold family favorites ANR and Savoir Adore, and Brooklyn's finest in French Horn Rebellion and Slowdance. Not to mention a downstairs open bar from 6pm-8pm courtesy of Bulldog Gin making sure you get your night started off right. Furthermore, we've got Duracell in the house providing charging stations on both floors, powering your night from start to finish. And the best part? Advance tickets are available HERE for the low low price of $5 (increasing to $10 on the door day of show), but act fast, as this will sell out. Full lineup and set times available below, and be sure to check out Duracell's Facebook page here for the unveiling of the special guest headline DJ on Friday.
UPSTAIRS
07:00pm: Fort Lean // DOWNLOAD: "Beach Holiday"
08:00pm: St. Lucia // DOWNLOAD: "All Eyes On You"
09:00pm: Data Romance // DOWNLOAD: "The Deep"
10:00pm: Gordon Voidwell // STREAM: "Ivy League Circus"
11:00pm: Walk The Moon // DOWNLOAD: "Anna Sun"
12:00am: Gotye // STREAM: "Somebody That I Used To Know"
01:00am: The Knocks // STREAM: "The Brightside"
01:30am: SPECIAL GUEST (DJ)
03:00am: Lenno (DJ) // DOWNLOAD: "Helena Beat" (Lenno Remix)
DOWNSTAIRS
07:30pm: Slowdance // STREAM: "Sweetness"
08:30pm: Is Tropical // DOWNLOAD: "The Greeks"
09:30pm: ANR // STREAM: "Stay Kids"
10:30pm: Savoir Adore // DOWNLOAD: "Loveliest Creature"
11:30pm: French Horn Rebellion // STREAM: "Beaches & Friends" (The Twelves Edit)
12:30am: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs // STREAM: "Household Goods"
Monday, October 10, 2011
POPSHOP010: CMJ EDITION
Headlining we've got Brite Futures live and Xaphoon Jones on the decks, two acts basically born for the Popshop stage as two of the best partystarting names in the game. Then as main support we've got Electric Guest, LA's best new band and our biggest tip for mega stardom in 2012. We've been asked to keep them under wraps to this point, but it's time to let the cat out of the bag and CMJ is going to be a coming out party for the ages - say hello to your favorite new band. Getting things started in the early slots we've got a triple threat of openers, from the anthemic ensemble indie of Louisiana's Royal Teeth, to the dark, Kate Bush-esque pop of Denmark's Fallulah and the ice cold synths of Los Angeles' DWNTWN. Finally, we'll have DC's finest Brenton Duvall, making his Popshop debut at long last and keeping things moving on the decks all night until Xaph takes over in the early hours.
As usual we'll be getting your night started right with an hour of open bar vodka, but we'll be kicking things off an hour earlier this month at 7pm, with the complimentary Absolut flowing freely from 7-8. Also different this month will be the price tag... because there isn't one. That's right, this month's Popshop will be FREE ENTRY with RSVP to RSVP@neongoldrecords.com. Entry will be first come first serve and this will reach capacity (some of you may recall the 1,000+ RSVPs we had for our launch party back in January and the ensuing line around the block), so come early to avoid disappointment. See you soon New York, let's go bigger than ever this month.
08:00pm: Royal Teeth // STREAM: "Wild"
09:00pm: Fallulah // STREAM: "Bridges"
10:00pm: DWNTWN // DOWNLOAD: "Transition" (Dillon Francis Remix)
11:00pm: Electric Guest // STREAM: "Awake"
12:00am: Brite Futures // DOWNLOAD: "Baby Rain"
01:00am: Xaphoon Jones // STREAM: "Colours" (Xaphoon Jones MEGA Edit)
FREE ENTRY WITH RSVP: RSVP@neongoldrecords.com
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
DREAM OF LOVERS ON THE OPEN ROAD.
MP3: "Set My Heart On Fire" - Sons & Lovers [exclusive]
Monday, October 3, 2011
TONIGHT I FEEL LIKE NEON GOLD.
Marina Diamandis - or Marina & The Diamonds as she's known on the streets - has always held a special place in our hearts as the original matriarch of the Neon Gold (nuclear) family, and we couldn't be more excited to watch her take things to an insane new level on her forthcoming second album. But first today sees the long-awaited release of on one-off single "Radioactive" (on UK iTunes now), lighting up the night sky with the type of sound Top 40 dreams are made of, all the while remaining a quintessential Marina song at it's core.
Nowhere is this more evident than on the emotive acoustic version, as the superclub production (massive electro beats, heavy drops, etc) is stripped away and the raw emotion of Marina's songwriting is laid bare in the spotlight. Wearing her heart on her flowing sleeves and attacking your heartstrings with strong piano jabs and vocal uppercuts a la "Obsessions", the acoustic version teases you along, holding your hand as it leads you into that shadowy suburban cul de sac of a chorus. We'd be remiss not to highlight and embrace the epic Neon Gold shoutout that wakes up the breakdown in the middle eight, but even without that this is an absolute knockout.
MP3: "Radioactive" (Acoustic Version) - Marina & The Diamonds
Nowhere is this more evident than on the emotive acoustic version, as the superclub production (massive electro beats, heavy drops, etc) is stripped away and the raw emotion of Marina's songwriting is laid bare in the spotlight. Wearing her heart on her flowing sleeves and attacking your heartstrings with strong piano jabs and vocal uppercuts a la "Obsessions", the acoustic version teases you along, holding your hand as it leads you into that shadowy suburban cul de sac of a chorus. We'd be remiss not to highlight and embrace the epic Neon Gold shoutout that wakes up the breakdown in the middle eight, but even without that this is an absolute knockout.
MP3: "Radioactive" (Acoustic Version) - Marina & The Diamonds
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