Catchy little electropop number from NYC duo Holy Ghost!. Next month they’re touring with LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip in support of their debut EP Static on the Wire. I see big things in the future for these guys – best get it while it’s fresh.

Holy Ghost! – Say My Name

Baltimore’s “post-wave” trio Future Islands recently released their In the Fall 12″ as a precursor to their upcoming full-length album In Evening Air (slated for a May release). Bringing new-wave, dreampop, and electro elements together with simple pop sensibility, they’ve cultivated a deep, almost nostalgic sound. This track makes me think they should’ve been touring with the Cocteau Twins rather than Dan Deacon.

Future Islands – In the Fall (Feat. Katrina Ford)

It’s taken me a little while to digest Neon Indian’s Psychic Chasms (2009). This is strange, considering that the other two heavy-hitters riding the “chillwave”…wave were instant loves for me (them being Washed Out and Toro y Moi). That changed in the last week or so when this track really started resonating with me. Suddenly, the entire album made sense. Highly recommended listening.

Buy Psychic Chasms

Neon Indian – 6669 (I Don’t Know If You Know)

Last year, producer Grahm Zilla teamed up online with MC Isis to bring us a single album filled with pleasantly nasty electropop. Slow Roll is a minimalistic ghettotech beast that shows off Thunderheist’s talent both on the mic and behind the laptop. Hey, I guess MySpace is still good for something.

Thunderheist – Slow Roll