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It’s almost time for Christmas and odds are you’re a little tired of hearing what Mariah Carey wants underneath the tree. It gets a exhausting listening to the same mass produced sounds of retail Christmas, so Dragon Inn 3’s Full Disclosure has been a much needed palette cleanser. And if you like the spacey, dreampop-y sounds of Dragon Inn 3, then You Might Also Like… These synth-pop artists!
Infinitefreefall - Belief Systems Live
From former Constantinople, Kim Ki O (which translates to “who is that anyway”) makes dark pop with subtle, political undertones that challenges societal norms. Kim Ki O are heavily inspired by female artists and their fight for justice, using energetic, pulsing bass and lofi synth as the backdrop for themes like grappling with identity and societal oppression. Their latest album, Must Live, arrives just shy of the duo’s 20th anniversary, and juxtaposes dark, synthy soundscapes with poetic lyrics, themes of defiant optimism, and finding comfort in compassion and community.
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The artist formerly known as “File Under Foliage,” Mazemilk, produces synth-pop tracks that are infectiously rhythmic and simply a joy to listen to. Their sound is a culmination of years of experimentation and growth; as File Under Foliage they released their first album, Aliens, featuring an arrangement of midi-esque riffs and melodies that evoke feelings of Y2K Gameboys and pixel platformers of yore. Meanwhile, Common Garden, the last album released under their old project name, is closer to bedroom and dreampop – with more melodic driven tracks and soft, clean vocals. Safety Scissors features Mazemilk’s current demos and works-in-progress, with periodic updates hopefully expected in the future.
Tom Adamson - Unsafe at Any Speed
Tom Adamson describes himself as “Sydney’s finest progressive power-pop musician” and who are we to disagree? Adamson’s sound is a sort of generational cross-roads of influences. His riotous guitar melodies, light and synthy instrumentation, and distinct vocals see him alongside the likes of arena rock bands like Boston, REO Speedwagon, and Styx with hints of darkpop and punk. Unsafe at Any Speed is the pinnacle of Adamson’s work (so says Adamson himself). He masterfully incorporates synthpop and prog rock to create a sound that oozes charisma, with a unique flair that only Sydney’s finest progressive power-pop musician could bring.
