Vacationer prove their remix mettle by taking on Major Lazer‘s “Get Free (Ft. Amber of Dirty Projectors).” No stranger to leisure, the Philly four-piece reinterprets the laid back vibes of the original with an island style of their own, trading “Get Free’s” reggae stylings for a hazy, electronic beat. “Nu-hula,” if you will. We think this one’s a better fit for late night parties on the beach. Stream it below.

MP3: Major Lazer – “Get Free (Ft. Amber of Dirty Projectors) (Vacationer Remix)”

Directors Jeb Hardwick, Trewin Howard and Thom Novi were faced with a monumental task when creating a video for Phoria‘s “Red.” How does one create a visual worthy of such a magnificently beautiful song? With incredible vocals, pristine piano arrangements and perfectly placed spoken-word samples, these six minutes are only deserving of the best. Well, long story short, they did. The sentiment and emotion that oozes out of the audio version of “Red” is tastefully translated into a captivating collection of moving pictures. Watch it above.

STREAM: Phoria – “Red”

Talk about a beat connection. To kick off their upcoming tour West Coast tour together, electro-pop trio Beat Connection teamed up with fellow Seattle-based production duo ODESZA for a remix of their track “Saola.” The result is tropical, psychedelic electro-pop, a vibrant and dreamy track made for the summer. Applying their upbeat style of chillwave, ODESZA kicks up the tempo and throws down the synth, transforming “Saola” into one sunny track deserving of your attention. Stream it below.

Baths has made a name for himself creating chillwave tunes that pack a heavy punch. The artist né Will Wiesenfeld first made his way into our hearts with “Aminals,” a single off his debut LP, Cerulean. The cute opening sample along with the track’s lush, sun-drenched beat made for a nostalgic treat, bringing back memories of riding my kick-ass big wheel down the street. For the uninitiated, however, “Aminals” does not serve as the most well-rounded introduction to Baths. Wiesenfeld is much more than just a beat maker and a sampler; he constructs luscious beats and uses his beautiful falsetto to hammer home his lyrics of love and lust, not too unlike the song-writing of Ben Gibbard.

On May 28th we will receive Baths’ sophomore album, Obsidian. Having already been teased with the incredible, “Miasma Sky,” Baths decided to once again whet our appetite with, “Ironworks.” The single is another classic example of the Baths we’ve come to adore, complete with piano, drums, strings and that lovely falsetto. Stream it below.

STREAM: Baths – Ironworks

We’re thoroughly excited to premiere “West Coast Slide,” an instant smooth pop classic from Philadelphia dream rockers Work Drugs. On this track, Work Drugs sharpen up their hazy musical aesthetic – designed “specifically for boating, sexting, dancing, yachting, and living” – to produce what might be their catchiest work yet. Blissful Balearic guitar runs, fat synth pads and a languid backbeat coast behind Thomas Crystal’s irresistible sing-along vocals. A highlight here is the lovably exuberant arena rock guitar solo that erupts around the midpoint of the song, as if it’d been bottled up since 1982 just waiting to unleash its perky, Tears for Fears-esque riffage on the world. Rarely have seventies yacht funk, dreampop and indie disco come together to such delightful effect. Recommended for lovers of Miami Horror, Beach House, Empire of the Sun and solid tunes.

“West Coast Slide” will be featured on a new Work Drugs LP, out this summer on Bobby Cahn Records. The band is also currently in the midst of a US and European tour, with a stop at Union Transfer in their hometown of Philadelphia planned for tomorrow. Tickets available here.

STREAM: Work Drugs – “West Coast Slide”

I first saw Cocorosie when they were opening for Bright Eyes on the Digital Ash In A Digital Urn tour back in the day. As sisters Bianca and Sierra Cassidy began their set – playing on synth boards and what looked to be an array of children’s toys – I wasn’t exactly sure what I was listening to, but I was pretty sure that I liked it. So it goes years later with the duo’s new track “After The Afterlife,” off their upcoming album Tales Of A GrassWidow. The track alternates between a delicate piano and slick porno synths while smoky, filtered vocals ooze over top. It’s stark, spacy and a little off-kilter, but as is their habit, these women make that combination seem like the most natural thing in the world.

Tales Of A GrassWidow comes out May 28th via Redeye Distribution.

“Darling Are You Going To Leave Me” is another cut from London Grammar‘s recent Metal And Dust EP. Like the title track, Hannah Reid’s sweet, sultry, soulful vocal is front and center, however on this cut her smoky pipes are supported by lilting trip-hoppy rhythms right from the start. The slight vibrato in Reid’s delivery emphasizes the echoing percussion that seems to be coming from all angles at once, reinforcing the uncertainty in lines like, “I’m still holding onto your waistband / Turn around and kick up the red sand / Summer’s gone and now I’m bleeding / I can tell now you’re thinking of leaving.” Stream it above.

Metal And Dust is out now on Metal And Dust Recordings.

From the moment the pulsing bass and Josh Kolenik’s echoing vocals kick in on “Free At Dawn,” you can tell there’s something different about Small Black. The Brooklyn band, known for their soothing chillwave sounds and creative pop melodies, appears to have embraced a particular sound and steered away from their experimental side. “Free At Dawn,” the first single from their sophomore LP, Limits of Desire, is cleaner and more grandiose than their previous work. With some great positive, introspective lyrics to top it all off, the track is already one of our favorite indie anthems of the year. Stream it below.

Small Black’s Life of Leisure comes out May 14th via Jagjaguwar.

STREAM: Small Black – “Free At Dawn”

Mike Diaz, more commonly known as Millionyoung, is celebrating the release of his upcoming sophomore LP, Variable, by treating us with a listen to the album’s title track. “Variable” is stylish and funky; its upbeat groove, reverbed vocals and funky synth bass line make for a nice synthy chillwave/R&B combo not unlike the latest Toro y Moi album. Here’s to hoping the rest of the release is just as good.

Millionyoung’s Variable comes out February 12th via Old Flame Records/Rix Records.

STREAM: Millionyoung – “Variable”

Ex Cops have delivered their second music video to date, this time for the track “Separator.” Appearing on the Brooklyn duo’s debut LP, True Hallucinations, “Separator” is cool, calming, lush and reminiscent of current indie successes like The Pains of Being Pure At Heart and Real Estate. The bedroom-pop harmonies of Brian Harding and Amalie Bruun here are silky smooth, inviting you to relax in the track’s web of jangling guitars and psychedelic soundscapes.

The video for “Sepatator” gives life to Ex Cops’ vision of Brooklyn nightlife: biking in the dark, playing in the cold, a drink at a local bar and hanging out with a patriotic bar dancer. It’s fun, lively and in-the-moment, much like their music. Watch the video above.

True Hallucinations is available now through Other Music Recording Co.