Five Bands You Need to Explore

Finding new music that fits your vibe can feel like a treasure hunt. If you love the electronic-infused, moody yet danceable sounds with a taste for hypnotic grooves, nostalgic synths, and deep, atmospheric beats, you might want to check Kerala Dust, Agar Agar, Metronomy, Chromatics, and VoX LoW. Let’s see why you need to give them a chance in your playlists, with some special song recommendations.

Kerala Dust: Bluesy, Hypnotic, Deeply Atmospheric

Imagine dark club grooves infused with the raw emotion of blues and indie rock: That’s Kerala Dust. Their music is cinematic, slow-burning, and effortlessly cool. Fans of Nicolas Jaar or Darkside will find a lot to love here.

Writer faves: “Nevada”, “The Chain”, “Amsterdam”, “Red Light"

Agar Agar: Retro Synths with Dreamy French Pop

Agar Agar is what comes into life when French new wave meets club-ready electronic music. Featuring heavy 80s synths and seductive vocals, their sound is playful yet melancholic. Perfect for both dancing and introspection, their music feel like a neon-drenched dream.

Writer faves: “Prettiest Virgin”, “You're High”, “Sorry About the Carpet”, “I’m That Guy”

Metronomy: Quirky, Funky, and Unapologetically British

Metronomy is one of the most innovative indie-electronic bands I've explored so far. Their music jumps between funky basslines, offbeat lyrics, and pretty cool synth-driven production. If you love good-feeling tunes with a touch of nostalgia, Metronomy must be in your playlists.

Writer faves: “Disco Nap”, “The Light”, “The Look”

Chromatics: Cinematic, Dark, and Dreamy

If Kerala Dust is the sound of a smoky bar, Chromatics is the soundtrack of a neon-lit highway at night. Their music is atmospheric, mysterious, and drenched in nostalgia, which is perfect for lovers of synth-wave, dreamy vocals, and moody soundscapes.

Writer faves: “Shadow”, “Cherry”, “Teacher”

VoX LoW: Haunting, Post-Punk, and Darkly Hypnotic

VoX LoW takes post-punk energy and drags it through the depths of dark electronic beats. Their music is brooding, trance-inducing, and perfect for fans of coldwave, minimal wave, and gothic electronic sounds. If you love bands like Joy Division but want a more modern, electronic twist, this is for you.

Writer Faves: “Something is Wrong”, “Some Words of Faith”, “Now We're Ready to Spend”, “Rejuvenation”

Each of these artists brings something unique to the table, whether it’s moody blues-electronica, playful synths, or dreamy nostalgia. If you’re looking for music that is both cinematic and danceable, hypnotic yet deeply emotional, these are perfect matches for you.