ATG Records will be knocking out it’s fifth release this summer with a limited edition 7″ from one of our favorite artists of the year: The Colourist. Self-described as ”majestic rock” and “math pop,” this L.A. quartet’s mission is pure and simple: make catchy music. A-Side “Little Games” is a resounding “mission accomplished,” featuring a cloud-parting guitar hook and explosive chorus that would make for the perfect start to any summer playlist. The track also comes with a seasonal video that would have killed it back in MTV’s heyday, which you can watch after the jump. B-Side “Yes Yes” follows in the steps of its older brother, following the Colourist’s pop recipe to perfection. After listening to these two tracks, you’re going to wish you had a vinyl player in your car.

The Colourist Little Games/Yes Yes 7″ is available for pre-order now via ATG Records. Reserve your copy at the link below…

STREAM: The Colourist – “Little Games”

STREAM: The Colourist – “Yes Yes”

Scandinavia and the UK are the usual hot beds for sweaty summer electronic anthems, but today Ireland seems ready to throw its hat in the ring. Galway’s Daithi is a fiddle-playing, house music-making, loopstation-tweaking, button-pushing, hair-flicking bundle of energy. This track bursts out of the gates with Raye exuding some Estelle-like flair in the opening vocals. From there, Daithi does a fantastic job of capturing your attention and never letting go with an electro beat that just oozes fun, sun and good times. Get lost in “Chameleon Life” below.

STREAM: Daithi - “Chameleon Life (Ft. Raye)”

When he isn’t drumming for Now, Now, Brad Hale works his electro-pop magic as Sombear. Though relegated as a side project, 2013 could be the year of the Sombear. He’s received the blessing of indie all-father Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie), who will be releasing Hale’s debut album, Love You In The Dark, via his Trans- Records label on July 23rd. Hale just released the LP’s eponymous track, which plays like a nostalgic cross between Postal Service and Imogen Heap. Take a listen below.

MP3: Sombear – “Love You In The Dark”

Our favorite noir-poppers in Lovelife are back with a sultry new track, “Every Minute.” The song will appear on the BK/London outfit’s upcoming split with tour-mates The Neigbourhood. It’s a match made in monochrome heaven. Stream it below.

STREAM: Lovelife – “Every Minute”

Electro-pop stalwarts CSS return to the 9:30 Club with IO on Monday, July 1st, their first DC appearance following the release of their upcoming Dave Sitek-produced LP, Planta . We’ve got two tickets to give away to see our favorite Brazilians. What do you have to do to win?

In Portuguese, CSS stands for cansei de ser sexy (“tired of being sexy”). We want you to take a band name — an existing one is fine, but bonus points if you make one up for yourself — and translate it into the language of your choice. The coolest sounding one will take the cake. Leave your answers in the comments below. Those of you who don’t win can grab tickets here. Have at it!

STREAM: CSS – “Hangover”

Kostroma is a Russian district located 400 kilometres north-east of Moscow. The small village of Karavaeva, located on the outskirts of the region, is known for its ethnic dance traditions that date back many centuries. What they are not known for is having a strong internet connection; it’s rather unlikely they’ve streamed the Daft Punk album or are all caught up on Game of Thrones. So imagine one documentary crew’s astonishment when they decided to dance to Electric Guest‘s “This Head I Hold” for their first ever Youtube documented performance. Check out the result above in what the band has adopted as their second music video for the track.

STREAM: Electric Guest – “This Head I Hold”

Though their name takes a cue from Game of Thrones, there’s nothing medieval about Greyjoy. The Perth duo — comprised of Karlin Courtney and Matt Crockett — doesn’t look much farther back than the 80s for inspiration, combining shimmering synths, Phoenix-like vocals and DIY production to whip up an entrancing brand of dream-pop. Case in point is their latest track “Idle Thoughts,” which tosses a groovy bass line into the mix for good measure. Stream it below.

MP3: Greyjoy – “Idle Thoughts”

With three EP’s to date – Facedown, Sex, Music For Cars – and a host of rave live reviews, The 1975 are quickly cementing themselves as one of 2013′s break-out artists. Just when you thought they were done producing new material, though, they’ve revealed even more this year with their 4th EP, IV, out later this month. One of the most impressive things that they bring to the table is the eclectic mix of music they create. Their range extends from radio-ready singles like “Chocolate” and “Sex” to beautiful downtempo electro pieces like “Me” and “Facedown.” The first taste of this new EP comes in the form of “Haunt/Bed,” another example of their latter talent. Stream it below.

The 1975 will be playing a special edition of All Things Gold on Thursday, June 20th. Grab your tickets while they’re still hot at the link below…

LA indie disco quartet WALLA made waves last year with their single “Rising Tide,” which racked up over 100,000 plays on SoundCloud. Now they’re back with “No Time,” the first glimpse of their forthcoming Nature EP. This diverse ensemble – hailing from far flung locales including Korea, Brazil, El Salvador and Indonesia – has a sharp, vocal-driven sound that combines electronica and live instrumentation, in the style of artists like Cut Copy, Work Drugs, Panama and Mitzi. The production and arrangement perfectionism of these pop fusionists shines through in the track’s crisp drums, shimmering vocals and retro house synth lines. This aptly titled anthem – WALLA are racing to coax as much musical goodness out of the project as possible before their student visas start to expire – will appear on Nature, out June 4th.

STREAM: WALLA – “No Time”

Last month we featured Aussie electropop singer Betty Who‘s debut EP, The Movement, which Popjustice went on to call the best of 2013. Now we’re excited to premiere the first solo release from Peter Thomas, the production mastermind behind that record. On this glowing remix of Phoenix’s “Entertainment,” Thomas hints at a new musical direction, transcending his formidable pop pedigree to broach dreamwave and indie disco territory. The 22-year-old producer wraps Thomas Mars’ vocal in a swirl of punchy drums, synth stabs and lush, pulsating pads, building toward a breathtaking finale. Expect big things from this young talent.

STREAM: Phoenix – “Entertainment (Peter Thomas Remix)”