#SocialStatus | November 2018
Stingray Music is all about good vibes.
Once in a while, we get lost on Instagram and go on our favorite quest: looking for talented artists everybody should know about. That’s why we’ve come up with this new selection of artists for the #SocialStatus series. From the US to the UK and France, discover artists who will, for sure, brighten up your day!
And while you read, listen to the Social Status channel.
Insecure Men
Instagram: @saul_adamczewski & @benromans_hopcraft
Insecure Men is a duo composed of Saul Adamczewski (Fat White Family) and Ben Romans-Hopcraft (Childhood). The British band recorded their debut album in Sean Lennon’s studio in upstate New York and released it in February 2018. The result is a melting pot of indie pop, glam-rock, and sad stories... and we love it!
On-repeat: Cliff Has Left The Building
Listen to Insecure Men on Stingray Music: Social Status
Lewis OfMan
Instagram: @lewisofman
Say hello to your new electro-pop crush! Lewis OfMan is a French phenomenon (yes, he is one!) He is only in his early twenties but has already released 3 EPs and collaborated with Rejjie Snow, Vendredi Sur Mer, and Ichon, Fakear… to name few.
His inspirations include Frank Ocean, John Lennon, Serge Gainsbourg, and even Ennio Morricone. Lewis OfMan’s electro-pop is truly his own, creating “a shivering atmosphere where melancholia meets elevation and joy” (according to the artist). If you don’t understand the French lyrics, just know that it’s all about love and feelings.
On-repeat: Yo Bene
Listen to Lewis OfMan on Stingray Music: Social Status
Mild High Club
Instagram: @mildhighclub
If you were looking for a unique and relaxing indie sound, you’ve found it! Mild High Club is Alex Brettin, a jazz-schooled musician and Alex Brettin is Mild High Club. Brettin released 2 albums under Mild High Club’s name: Timeline and Skiptracing, both embraced the style of nostalgic and sunshine pop. This is the kind of music you’ll want to tune in to while enjoying the morning light, contemplating the world from the warmth of your home.
On repeat: Timeline
Listen to Mild High Club on Stingray Music: Social Status
Pépite
Instagram: @pepite
In French, the word “pépite” means nugget, as in “gold nugget”. It’s no surprise that Pépite IS a pépite! The band is composed of Edouard and Thomas, and with them it’s all about love and wrecks. The duo’s 2 albums, Renaissance and Les Bateaux, take you on an epic pop odyssey. Get onboard this sweet dreamy boat that floats on nostalgic guitar sounds, electric synthesizers melodies, and bright voices.
On repeat: Reste avec moi
Listen to Pépite on Stingray Music: Social Status
STRFKR
Instagram: @strfkr_music
STRFKR (also called Starfucker) is an indie rock band from Portland that was created by Josh Hodges in 2007. At the time, the band offered a new type, surfing the same wave as the Vampire Weekend, MGMT or even Ratatat. 11 years and 5 albums later, they still master their style, with catchy pop lullabies and rock passages here and there. We particularly like the music from their most recent release Vault Vol. 1, Vault Vol. 2 and Vault Vol. 3, a 64-track set of demos rescued from Hodges' dying laptop.
On repeat: Late Again
Listen to STRFKR on Stingray Music: Social Status
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