Skeleton Beach is the alter ego of Los Angeles synth wave producer, Justin Hamilton. For years, Hamilton bounced around the indie scene as part of Color Cycle and other projects before deciding to go solo with Skeleton Beach. We discussed his current loves and the mental processes it took to produce his debut, Half Life, [...]
Toro Y Moi: Anything in Return — Before you even start this record, I suggest you turn up the volume. Yes, this record can be enjoyed at any decibel, but blasting your eardrums with a commotion of drum beats, synths and a plethora of satisfying lyrics, is the most gratifying and the best way to [...]
It’s a synth pop day here at VS and though these videos may baffle you or make you nostalgic, it’s actually the music that you’ll walk away remembering most. M83 has finally released his follow-up video to ‘Midnight City‘ with this new video for ‘Reunion’. If you were lost during the first video, this [...]
Shades: Clear Motions– Shades are a 4-member band from Boise, ID. Drawing inspiration from chill wave artists like Small Black and Washed Out, Shades make their strong debut on Synthemesc. While chill wave is still in it’s infancy, there’s always going to be room for someone with a new perspective. But, while Shades’ style can [...]
Tycho: Dive– While comparisons to Boards Of Canada will always follow him, Tycho has definitively distinguished himself from others in his ever-growing genre with Dive. With all of the great things I can say about this record, its difficult to know where to begin which is always something I want to say about someone whom [...]