The second installment of Songs from Abroad, featuring a lot more dance music, and a lot more UK. We had a few submissions from artists from around the world, but we want more! Don’t be afraid to share your music with us. Let us know what you think and enjoy!
Two Door Cinema Club – Next Year (Shields Remix)
From: Newcastle, England
MMOTHS – All These Things (feat. Holly Miranda)
From: Newbridge, Ireland
As you may have noticed, posts on acityinthemidwest have recently slowed down. I’m studying abroad in Spain so posting as frequently as the last couple of months in 2012 is a bit difficult. Have no fear though, Songs from Abroad will be a giant foreign music post coming up on the site every once in a while, featuring only tracks I discover out here and not from a US based artist.
f y f e – Solace
From: London, England
Fresh from her first ever London performance, Angel Haze and Luckyme producer Lunice – who just finished a gig at the Warehouse Project with Hudson Mohawke as TNGHT – met for the first time at Metropolis Studios, where they worked into the night creating a new song, from scratch. “Gimme That” is the latest in adidas originals and yours truly’s “Songs from Scratch” series that also includes Danny Brown & Araabmuzik’s “Molly Ringwlad,” and Joey Bada$$’ “Daily Routine.”
One of our favorite new duos sure to make a splash in music this year is AlunaGeorge. Aluna Francis and George Reid, both from London, feature hard snapping beats similar to Purity Ring and have that same vocal dynamic that makes the xx great. Listen to “Your Drums, Your Love” below, and let us know if you’re feelin’ it.
This week’s “Week that Was” is one of my favorites since I started this little feature, so I hope you enjoy. I’m also posting a track that someone sent in after the last post, so I encourage you to do the same! Let me know what we missed, and send your tracks our way!
Major Lazer – Get Free (ft. Amber of Dirty Projectors)
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