Moullinex - Take A Chance (Satin Jackets Remix)

If you're into synth music, then you must already be familiar with both Moullinex and Satin Jackets
..These guys have been in the loop for years now, and unlike some of the other artists in the scene, they've managed to not only stay true their sound, but they've also managed to grow immensely as producers. Moullinex's '''take a chance'' was beautiful to begin with, but the Stain Jacket's remix is really something else.. Smooth 70s guitar licks and dreamy vocals make this track an absolute gem. Be sure to pump this on the Hype Machine as well, it's high time this kinda music gets the publicity it deserves. Special thanks to our good buds at DiscoTexas for keeping the sick tunes rolling.
 

Midnight Pool Party - Stay (Jordan F Remix)

One of our favorite Aussie synthwave producers, Jordan F, has recently released his latest remix for another one of our favorite Aussie disco bands, Midnight Pool Party. As usual, Jordan F's sound is synthy, melodic, and unusually catchy. This remix features smooth 80s synths coupled with funky exotic tropical melodies- a very interesting combination, one that really lets you feel the music.  
Be sure to give the track a spin below and make sure to follow Jordan F here.

Arcade Fighters.

From sunny Brazil comes Arcade Fighters, one of the more interesting and creative disco-duos we've encountered lately. My good friends Rafael and Fernando (aka Arcade Fighters),  have prepared a very groovy old-school disco tape for us. Expect some classic disco in this mix along with quite a few gems scattered around here and there. Also, be sure to scope out some of Arcade Fighter's tracks here, they've produced quite a few gems themselves.

Music for Dancing! EXCLUSIVE MIX by Shaz

So I thought about it, and I realized I haven't been keeping up with the house/deep house scene lately. Even though I adore a lot of music in that area of sound, I have recently been  too occupied with electro funk (how can I help it?). Anyway, I made a mix of the fucking sickest house/deep house tunes I've come across lately (with nods to the classics ofcourse). *LOTS* of gems in here, so be sure to scope it out properly. Also, lots of new mixes on the way (Anoraak, Les Fleurs Du Mal, Miami Horror, and tons of others).

Kimbra.

Now you're just somebody that I used to know (echo: somebody!). Yes, a lot of you have probably heard Gotye and Kimbra's hit single ''Somebody'', it was a chart-topper a few years ago.For our more synth-y crowd, you probably know Kimbra through her stellar work with our own Miami Horror back in 2010. Her music has been on our radar for a while now and we absolutely had to get her down for an interview. And as a special treat for you guys, she has also given us a small playlist of the music she's into right now! Enjoy another Disco Unchained exclusive! 

Shazeb: Tell us about your work with Miami Horror and the whole 80s synth concept album they released a few years ago. How was that experience?  Do you see yourself making more of ''that'' sound in the future?

Kimbra: It was great working with those guys. We had all become friends while living in Melbourne and spending time with them opened me to a lot of great dance music. I remember discovering bands like Justice, Air, Sebastian Tellier etc through them - and that went on to inspire me a lot. I am always open to working on dance tracks that I feel a connection with, it often pushes me to access a different side of my voice which is interesting too.

Shazeb: How did you get into music? What would you say was your ''big break''? 

Kimbra:I always remember writing songs from a very young age. I recorded onto cassettes from the age of about 8 picked up guitar around 13 and soon entered a high school competition called the Rockquest which was the first time I started performing original songs in front of people and developing a deep love of the songwriting. I started producing demos from that point (some on guitar, and some using a Boss 8 track sampler) and uploading them onto Myspace which was where my manager first found my music and offered me the chance to move from New Zealand to Melbourne (where he was based) when I was 17 and record my first album. I think that was the moment I was pushed to really find myself as an artist.

Shazeb: Where would you say your greatest influences have come from in regards to your own ''sound''?

Kimbra: I would say my love of experimentation and layered sound worlds comes from a lot of the psychedelic rock I listened to in high school like The Mars Volta/NIN, but I have also been influenced by the jazz-like approach of artists like Bjork and Jeff Buckley... and pop artists who have been universally engaging (like Michael Jackson) while still being so creative and boundary pushing.

Shazeb: What are your top 3 favorite tracks at the moment?

Kimbra: 

Redinho - Playing With Fire

The Great Curve - Talking Heads

 Emily - The Singers Unlimited

Shazeb: Where do you see yourself in 5 years time? 10?

Kimbra: Sitting in a garden with a guitar. 

Shazeb: What's Kimbra's favorite horror film?

I used to think The Grudge was great when I was a kid. 

Shazeb: Tell us about your new stuff. Any new albums, EPS, or singles in the pipeline?

Kimbra:I am writing new music which feels great. I plan to keep putting music out. I just released a cover of 'I'm Wishing' (from Snow White) for a recent Disney project in Australia and there will be some very exciting collaborations coming out early next year. Watch this space!

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Below are some of the tracks Kimbra has been vibing to over the past few weeks. Be sure to follow her here for some rad new releases in the coming months. 

Back Back Forward Punch - Up Late In The Jungle (TRACK PREMIERE)

Australians just get music. One of my favorite up and coming disco-electronic duos, BackBackForwardPunch, just released their latest master-piece, ''Up Late In The Jungle'' on Mammal Sounds. Think Daft Punk, KC and The Sunshine Band, and Alan Braxe. Yes, it's that funky. The track is is up for FREE download as well so be sure to add it to your weekend playlists.

From The Vaults: Keenhouse - Ari-es (NightWaves Remix)

Part of the reason Disco Unchained was created was because we wanted to perpetuate a very particular, very uplifting synth sound. As most of our old-school followers probably already know, 2007 to 2010 was the golden-age for revival synth music. Bands like College, Anoraak, and Minitel Rose and blogs like Valerie  and DiscoDust helped create the underground synth scene.  

From the late 2009 era comes NightWaves, one of the most talented, progressive, and brilliant producers to have ever hit our radar. His remix of KeenHouse's synthwave classic ''Ari-es'' is nothing short of mind-blowing. Nu-disco guitar snippets, uplifting synths, and an overall spacey feel make this track an absolute gem. This remix is perhaps the epitome of the sound we're trying to bring back. A must hear.

Pierre Maulini on M83 and STAL

You literally have got to be living in a cave if you haven't heard of M83. Midnight City anyone? We recently got in touch with our good friend Pierre Maulini who, aside working with M83 for some time, also runs a solo project called Stal. In our latest interview installment, the DU team brings to everything there is to know about Mr. Pierre, from his work and experience with M83 to his favorite horror films.

1) Tell us about Stal. Explain the project to us a little better.

After my worlwide tour with M83, I decided to start my own project. I always played a lot of guitar and i wanted to explore new horizons in terms of composition. That's why i started playing keyboards more. I learnt a lot about them these past years, and found my own approach. I had never worked alone before that. And i really enjoyed it, even if i'm always ready to hear critics etc..I'm trying to write sincere songs, mixing my indie background with a lot of mainstream influences. I want STAL to be a generous, sincere and true project. A real mix of electronic and rock music. On the other hand, on stage we're a 3 piece band, and it will sound a more rock. Live shows are very important to me, i think it's the future of this industry. We have a lot of nice stuff coming up and i can't wait to hit the road again. 

2) You used to work with M83, what was that like? Tell us about your work with them in the past. What happened?

M83 was my biggest experience so far. Anthony ( M83's brain) is a friend of mine and we used to lived in the same town in the south of France. We used to hang out together. I played in a band called A Red Season Shade,  and he used to come to our rehearsals. One day, when he was about to release his album "Saturday's= Youth" in 2008, he asked me to join the live band. I accepted. We toured the world for 2 years, headlining  shows as well as opening for big acts like Kings Of Leon, The Killers, Depeche Mode etc... But you know touring for someone else is sometimes pretty difficult. Being far away from home and your loved ones is hard especially when it's not your own project. Overall, it was a great experience though and without it, i probably wouldn't have started STAL. 

3) Where would you say your greatest influences have come from, in regards to your sound?

My life with its ups and downs is certainly the biggest influence.

When it comes to music,i could classify them in 3 categories :

1/ all of my teenage indie music that comes from emo/punk bands to post rock bands. I'd say my favorite one is Sigur Ros.

2/ Mainstream. I used to be a fan of Coldplay, Kings Of Leon, Foo fighters and other rock stuff. These stadium rock bands are a kind of fascination for me. 

3/ Film music. i love cinematic music, i've got a few favorite composers like Max Richter, Olafur Arnalds. In this category i'd also say more minimalist music like Sakamoto or Steve reich.  

4) What's your favorite horror film?

Braindead ! 

5) Favorite track? (This is hard and we're notorious for asking this but try your best)

Sigur Ros, Vaka. This track changed my life.

6) Tell us about your future projects. Any EPs or albums in the pipeline?

My new EP will be released on Sept 29th via Arista/Sony Music France. It comes with 2 new tracks and great remixes ( and a crazy video clip). We are also building a new live set for the next shows. The album is recorded and planned for early 2015 ! Can't wait !

7) Is there anything you'd like to shout out to your fans?

Hope you guys will dig our sound. Don't forget to follow us on facebook if you want to be updated on our releases and shows ! We may come near you!

Here's our favorite track by STAL. You can tell he's been the creative genius behind M83- his sound is iconic.

Goldroom feat. Mammals - Till Sunrise (Final DJs Remix)

Our good friend (and very talented synth-wave producer) Sebastian recently took a shot at remixing Goldroom's ever-so-popular new single, ''Till Sunrise''. We've heard over 12 remixes for this track already, some beautifully original, and others not-so-much. Sebastian's (AKA Final DJ's) edit of "Till Sunrise" falls into the first category; beautifully original. His edit features deep, 80s inspired synths and clever, sophisticated vocal samples. This is the kinda music you'd like to listen to late at night while driving back home from a party. Cool stuff. If you like Sebastian's sound, you can get more of it here. 

Kamp!- Parallels (EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE)

"Parallels"featured on the latest EP by "Kamp!," is a marvel that is yet to be uncovered. The song blends elements of 80's synth and chill-wave to create a subtle, yet captivating sound. Kamp! manages to do it yet again, with another hit single, that will leave it's listeners coming back for more!

Check out the artist on SoundCloud! 

DANCE WITH THE DEAD - WAVES

DANCE WITH THE DEAD  just released his latest track,''WAVES'' off his new full length album "Near Dark". WAVES features a progressive and uplifting synth-scheme as well as some very clever vocoder samples. A must hear for any synthwave fan. If you like his sound be sure to follow DANCE WITH THE DEAD on SC here , and for more awesome synth be sure to pick up "Near Dark" here!

Purple Disco Machine - Musique EP

One of the fastest growing names in our roster and probably throughout the whole scene as well, Purple Disco Machine, creates such a level of expectation that we can't help to feel overthrilled every time he delivers one of his perfectly crafted EP's. We truly love him here at Disco Unchained and he keeps paying back with incredible music.

This is probably one of his biggest works to date, "Musique" is one of those tracks that turns all the heads around, a game changer. With his trademark disco vibe and a touch of french house influence, PDM sends us on a soul trip with infectious chords, intense drums, inmense breakdowns and just the right amount of epic in what will sure be one of this summer's biggest anthems. If you like his sound, throw some love at him here.

JackEL- The New Beginning

JackEL caught our attention recently with his latest mix, "The New Beginning". Though the track starts off predictably slow, it turns into magic within about 40 seconds. JackEL's minimalist sound is classy and eerily spiritual. The track is a total trip, and is definitely worth a listen. Throw some support to JackEL here!  

Moderns - Sub Urban

Moderns is a Los Angeles based Synth group, comprising of Alan Oakes and Christopher Fudurich. The duo was formed a few months ago, after Oakes and Fudurich decided to produce an album together. Since conception, the band has had the same focus, "Retro Synth-Wave." Sub Urban by Moderns features warm synths, summer vibes and a killer bass-line. The track is a must- hear for all synth fans.

Follow the band on SoundCloud, HERE!!

Close 2 U ft. Joy- Young Franco

A track that beautifully infuses elements from Nu-Disco, Electro and House music. Produced by a 19 year old DJ in Brisbane, Australia. The song's funky bass-line and stellar vocals create a dangerous combination that would please the ears of even the pickiest listeners. The track is available for free download on Soundcloud, now!

Follow the artist HERE!