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David E Sugar’s output sounds a little like a fusion of Hot Chip and Calvin Harris combined with some tongue-in-cheek sleaze and some 70s inspired funk; but before you hold this against him, the tracks are actually consistently good.

As well as having two tracks featured on the legendary Kitsuné compilations he has also been touring hard sharing stages with the likes of  Deadmau5, Hadouken and Digitalism. We’re also told he was a pioneer of “Chip-Tune” (synth sounds derived from a video game or console sound chip) but thankfully his synth sounds are more Crystal Castles than Commodore 64.

Irrespective of his past and moving on to his present this latest indie- electro- pop sound works and it will make you want to dance and at the very least get your feet tapping. His vocal style has an almost lassiez-faire attitude to reminiscent of Jarvis Cocker and he combines it with some bitter lemon spitter lyrics which wouldn’t be out of place on a Kate Nash single.

He’s certainly gaining praise from mainstream names such as Kissy Sellout and Jesse Rose and his signing to Cougar faves Sunday Best should help catapult him into the spotlight. He also managed to draw and an impressive crowd at Bestival’s Arcadia stage earlier this month and is likely to do the same on tour with Fenech-Soler later this month. My advice to you? Keep an eye on the boy.

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Post by the workaholic Ruby

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TRACKS:

David E Sugar – [Disco Of Doom Remix]

Sunday Best head honcho Rob da Bank has a proven track record of picking up a mixed bunch of unknown acts and launching them for the world to marvel. By spotting Faroe Island band The Ghost He seems to have unearthed a little treasure once more.

The duo’s weapon of choice is a blend of keyboards and guitars to create a driving and mostly upbeat electro-pop mash. Lead single “City Lights” has anthemic written all over it and enough energy to have you shout its chorus through the summer and a pretty colourful video to go with it.

TRACKS:

The Ghost – City Lights

Lucky Elephant release second single ‘Reverend Tisley & His Magic Lantern‘ from their Sunday Best debut album ‘Starsign Trampoline’. Apparently it is the tale of 19th Century East London character Reverend Tisley including references to his excessive drinking, fortune telling and his mythic magic lantern.

Sound weird? Don’t worry, frontman Manu‘s rural life vs city life imagery works a treat in his prominent French accent and make for a great listen. Check out the rest of the album and its melodic spark.

‘Starsign Trampoline‘ and the single ‘Reverend Tisley & His Magic Lantern‘ are out now on Sunday Best

TRACKS:

Lucky Elephant – Reverend Tisley & His Magic Lantern

If you are in London tonight and stuck for something to do check out Sunday Best Party at Camden‘s Proud Galleries.

Proud is already one of my favourite London venues and this lineup featuring sets from Rob Da Bank, Bastila, Mr Hudson, Micachu is really worth checking out.

TRACK:

Bastila – Ghosts (The Time And Space Machine Summer Of Love Remix)