MS MR (a guy, a girl, and electronica)

It's been just over a year since MS MR (pronounced Mis Mister) released their debut album, Secondhand Rapture. Just think: a full year I could have been listening to this wonderful electronic album! I first came across MS MR on a flyer for the Rialto Theatre back in April. The group opened for Grouplove in a show that I probably should have attended (alas, 20/20 hindsight and all that...)

A few days later, I was browsing Freegal and noticed MS MR as one of the featured artists. Not wanting to ignore the signs of the universe, I decided to give this group a listen...and now here I am writing a blog post inviting you to do the same.

Chvrches: The Bones of What You Believe

Slicker than the "employee of the year" at a used car lot, Glasglow's synthpop group Chvrches exploded on the internet last year with a string of singles leading up to the September 23rd release of their album "The Bones of What You Believe." From the moment they published their first single, "Lies," a rabid following soon gobbled up everything Chvrches. I understand the obsession. Their sound, a unique whirlwind of electronic hooks and infectious vocals from pixie-esque singer Lauren Mayberry, is dance music with a dark edge. These are songs perfect for car listening or dance parties in equal measure.

(I also appeciate that Chvrches spells their name with a "v" so you can search for them on Google)!