Grimes - Oblivion

  Okay...the synth-pop resurgence is making me happily nostalgic.  Several years ago I'd predicted that, after so much ridiculously over-produced electronic fare blasted our ears, that the audible pendulum would end up swinging back to its roots.
  It's in full swing as we head into 2012. 
  Those that aren't old enough to remember the old home-spun tapes of Casio keyboardists who were recording unique songs and even full-length albums in their bedrooms won't appreciate just how much of a love-letter this new generation of synth-pop actually is.
  While a LOT of my friends aren't even going to begin to nudge in order to let some of these awesomely modernized throwbacks to electronic simplicity and exploration reach their grumpy old ears, I've can't stop listening to the stuff!
  Case in point:
 

Kiyohiko Senba & the Haniwa All-Stars - Sports Festival (LIVE)

  There really aren't words for this amazing sonic experience.  I don't have the background information for this performance.  But you don't need it to enjoy what comes across like the Polyphonic Spree being conducted by Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne.  Enjoy!

Evelyn Evelyn - Have You Seen My Sister, Evelyn?
Evelyn Evelyn Official Site 

Not since the Born Again Floozies have I been so in love with this type of sound.  Like you've discovered a strange old library full of audio recordings.  Once I learned that this was actually Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley, I was sold.  Check out their site to download their album.  If you're like me and enjoy old radio serials or stories told through audio with sound effects?  You have to listen to the track "The Tragic Events of September".  You'll love it.

 The Studio Killers (Ode to) The Bouncer
Studio Killers Official Site

Someone shared this with me and I haven't been able to get it out of my head since!  And being a fan of indie-animation didn't make matters better.  Just a ridiculously catchy song and strangely cool video! Enjoy!
Listen to more of The Studio Killers at their SoundCloud Profile!

The Copyrights - Hell Will Be Party Time

Just think back to those days when you'd fight because you hadn't given up.
You're welcome.

Lovage - Stroker Ace

What do you get when you cross Mike Patton of Faith No More and Mr. Bungle with Dan the Automater and Jennifer Charles? Something a little more seductive, mature, well-structured and sexy-cool than anything off My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult's Sex-Plosion album. A song that gets played 'you know when'. Enjoy a little Lovage (the name of the collab with Dan the Automater and Jennifer Charles). Light some candles and call someone you...uh...love.

U2 w/Brian Eno - Your Blue Room

During the 90s, U2 was creating a lot of music for films (my favorite was Wim Wender's 'Until the End of the World'). Producer Brian Eno decided they should create an entire album based on THAT work. While this song seems pretty level and doesn't really go anywhere, pay close attention to the lyrics. I think you'll be surprised what you find there. Here's 'Your Blue Room' over the George Lucas's 'THX1138'.