SPEAK

SPEAK are Troupe Gammage, Nick Hurt, Joey Delahoussaye, and Jake Stewart. They are an indie synthpop rock ensemble based in our nation’s Live Music Capital: Austin, Texas. With their well-crafted and catchy melodies and contagiously happy vibes, we can only tell that they would put on a great live show. A recent A Capella project of theirs speaks wonders to their musical affinity outside of the realm of indie. Case in point: the Alicia Keys cover provided below. Its absolutely beautiful.

We were first introduced to this band when they covered Daft Punk‘s Digital Love (a C+A+D favourite) about a year ago; they add their happy, pop vibe to the track perfectly. Since then, we hadn’t really kept up with their work – to our own misfortune. Thanks to RAC, we were happily reacquainted when he spotlighted their newest single, Peaks. It is really good – as should be expected of their work. Check out their Soundcloud here and download some free stuff!

SPEAK – Peaks
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/SPEAK/SPEAK_-_Peaks.mp3]

Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You (SPEAK A Capella Cover)
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/SPEAK/05_Alicia_Keys_-_If_I_Ain%27t_Got_You_%28SPEAK_A_Cappella_Cover%29.mp3]

SPEAK – Digital Love
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/SPEAK/01%20Digital%20Love%20%28new%29.mp3]

CHVRCHES

CHVRCHES are a Scottish trio that make some incredibly melodic electro-pop. Front woman Lauren Mayberry has the perfect voice to contrast and cut through the deep bass and synthed out melodies. They have just recently released their debut EP Recovery and a handful of remixes for some notable artists including Prince and St. Lucia. If you’re into Purity Ring but want something that is a little poppier but with the same amount of emotion, look no further than CHVRCHES.

CHVRCHES- Mother We Share
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/CHVRCHES/CHVRCHES%20-%20The%20Mother%20We%20Share.mp3]

CHVRCHES- Lies
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/CHVRCHES/Lies_CHVRCHES.mp3]

Free RSVP before 11 | Polaroid Facebook | Event Info | Claptone

This Wednesday we’re bringing Claptone, one of Pete Tong’s “Future Stars,” to his first show in LA. He caught the attention of many after his acclaimed release of “Cream” last year; where he turned the Wu Tang classic into a dance floor burner that still maintains its bounce to this day! Since then he’s released a handful of tracks that illustrate his ear for timeless tunes and the ability to convert them into beautiful, bouncy pieces in his style. Notably his sample of “Still D.R.E.” in “Wrong” (below). Not going to lie, most of us have been saving the bulk of our excitement for this night of the Polaroid season series! To top it all off, our homies at Groove Monster Inc. will be opening the night off with their cooling jams and positive vibes. Shit’s infectious.

For this edition of our giveaway, we collectively invite the winner and three friends to the intimate showcase that is Couture for a house bottle and table! A $300 value, free of charge, to make this night and your experience that much better. Check how to win after the jump. Note that the event is free with RSVP BEFORE 11 PM and $10 after!

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Focus OC | Event Page/Info

Where were you ten years ago? Are you doing anything now that you were doing back then? Commitments are hard to come by. Consistency, even more so. While I was going to hardcore shows, drinking alcohol for the first time and passing out in playgrounds, Josh Billings was setting sail on a journey fueled solely by passion. A passion that not many people in America would even know to adopt until years later. Josh stuck with it. And with that, Focus OC was born.

Not only have they hosted some of today’s most well respected DJs in house music, but they have maintained their integrity with a solid experience that makes each night unforgettable. Everyone there is always on the same page; always looking out for each other; always keeping in mind that happiness is the ultimate goal. Oh! And they make MEAN dollar tacos on the patio. Who doesn’t like tacos on a Tuesday? This place is the real deal people! Check after the jump to see their past guests and enter the contest!

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The Dig | Buy MIDNIGHT FLOWERS

New York quartet The Dig are pretty much anything you’d want out of an indie band: strong instrumentals, occasionally ethereal ambient effects, slightly idiosyncratic vocals, catchy tunes. They are quite simply, a recipe for success, without taking any major risks. Granted, they play it pretty safe but it works. Their 2012 followup album to their 2010 debut is difficult to argue with. Each song is strong in its own unique way and there’s something for everyone. Midnight Flowers has its moments of undeniable hookiness, with 1980s influence (All Tied Up) as well its moments of gentle beauty (Glass Horse). At times they remind me of Vampire Weekend, at times they remind me of Radio Dept. These guys aren’t pushing the envelope; they’re just giving us some more of that stuff that we pretty much always want. Good music. Check it out, folks.

Audio Candy

I Already Forgot Everything You Said
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/2013/THE%20DIG/03%20I%20Already%20Forgot%20Everything%20You%20Said.mp3]

Break the Silence
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/2013/THE%20DIG/07%20Break%20The%20Silence.mp3]

Red Rose In the Cold Winter Ground
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/2013/THE%20DIG/01%20Red%20Rose%20In%20The%20Cold%20Winter%20Ground.mp3]

Glass Horse
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/2013/THE%20DIG/10%20Glass%20Horse.mp3]

Kill Frenzy | Justin Jay | Tickets

Southern California beware, there’s been some Dirtybird sightings. The first San Diego appearance of such creatures comes thanks to our friends at SoundLogik. Belgian wunderkind and headliner Kill Frenzy throws together techno and deep house with a tinge of hip-hop to create a downright funky ghetto-house sound. Expect the house to get rowdy when he starts toying with the decks.

Kill Frenzy

Justin Jay comes back to San Diego to supply us with some much needed underground deep and tech-house. There are plenty of names out there under the same genre blanket, but Justin Jay brings a special funkiness to the scene by way of clever breaks and synth combinations.

Justin Jay

SPIN Nightclub throws the California 2am curfew to the dirt. It is a 3-story club situated in a small industrial neighbourhood, and so they have the liberty to send patrons home at 4am. We suggest you rest up during the day; kick up your feet by the sand before throwing on your skipping kicks. The night of May 18th is going to be long and gone before you know it.

Standard procedure. The contest ends at 5PM Friday May 17th! The more ways you enter, the better your chance is to win. Be ready to check your e-mail/twitter, because I’ll be giving it to the first person who responds when the winner is chosen.

Private Label | Tickets

Private Label will be ending the workweek right on schedule. This time around, they’ve teamed up with the French powerhouse label Kitsuné, who will be bringing their famed Club Night to Hollywood. This is kind of a big deal. And by kind of we mean a huge deal. Disco heads know what we’re in for here. This iteration has the famed Frenchmen Fred Falke and Lifelike (Heinrich Laurent) alongside Michigan’s Chrome Sparks (Jeremy Malvin of Miniature Tigers) mixing nu-disco, house, new wave and funk all night for our ears’ enjoyment and our feet’s fancy.

Buy your tickets using the link above or get lucky with our giveaway. Then come join us this Friday in giving a warm welcome to Kitsuné. Check the giveaway and a grip of songs after the jump!

Listen!

Fred Falke – Look Into Your Eyes
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Private%20Label/10%20Look%20Into%20Your%20Eyes.mp3]

Fred Falke – Y.S.L.M
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Private%20Label/Burns%20and%20Fred%20Falke%20-%20Y.S.L.M.mp3]

Lifelike – Don’t Stop (Ft. A-Trak)
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Private%20Label/01_Don%27t%20Stop%20%28Extended%20Mix%29.mp3]

Pony Pony Run Run – Walking on a Line (Lifelike Remix)
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Private%20Label/Walking%20On%20A%20Line%20%28Lifelike%20Radio%20Mix%29.mp3]

Chrome Sparks – Soul & <3
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Private%20Label/04%20Soul%20%26%20_3.mp3]

Miniature Tigers – Sex on the Regular (Chrome Sparks Remix)
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Private%20Label/Sex%20On%20The%20Regular%20%28Chrome%20Sparks%20Remix%29.mp3]

Standard procedure. The contest ends at 5PM Friday May 17th! The more ways you enter, the better your chance is to win. Be ready to check your e-mail/twitter, because I’ll be giving it to the first person who responds when the winner is chosen.