“Olympia” by Austra
Toronto’s Austra puts forth an impressive collaborative dance-oriented second LP, Olympia filled with personal lyrics.
HEAR THIS: Valleys
Montreal duo Valleys concoct the perfect balance of shoegaze and synth-pop on ethereal single “Undream a Year.”
“Somewhere Else” by Sally Shapiro
The third album from accomplished italo disco revivalists Sally Shapiro finds them more playful with their influences and writing great melodies again.
HEAR THIS: Team Ghost
There’s creepiness aplenty in French synth-pop auteurs Team Ghost’s new video “Dead Film Star.”
ALBUM REVIEW: “Hannah Georgas” by Hannah Georgas
Hannah Georgas turns up the pop charm with an electronic twist on her new self-titled album.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Keep It Steady” by Boutros
Chicago band Boutros is Kickstarting their latest EP, Keep It Steady, to the synth-pop-loving masses.
NorCal Report: “Kaleidoscope” Premiere by OONA
MGMT fans will be happy/relieved to know that we have found your new “Electric Feel” with this hot summer jam from OONA.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Young Liars
The Owl Mag sat down with Jordan Raine of Young Liars to discuss Homesick Future, the Vancouver music scene, and Albert Einstein.