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”

When we hear a song that is lush, jazzy and chock full of finger snaps, we can’t help but think of one thing: Robin Hannibal. The common denominator between LA-based duo Rhye (Hannibal and Mike Milosh) and Quadron (with Danish singer Coco Maja Hastrup Karshøj), the musician/producer and his music have about as much sex appeal as we can handle and still be a SFW site. And then Kendrick Lamar showed up. The combination of Quadron’s silky smooth vibes with a soft-spoken verse from guest star Lamar raises “Better Off” from subtly sexy to overtly pant-tightening. Listen below and look out for Quadron’s new album Avalanche, out June 4th via Vested in Culture/Epic Records.

STREAM: Quadron – “Better Off (Ft. Kendrick Lamar)”

Brooklyn quartet Selebrities make breezy, ethereal tracks lying somewhere near the intersection of dreampop and new wave. “Temporary Touch,” the lead single off their forthcoming sophomore LP Lovely Things, is a brisk pop paean with washy chorus-drenched rhythm guitars, crisp synthetic drums and a lead riff that evokes the magical Flock of Seagulls gem “Space Age Love Song.” Lovers of the John Hughes aesthetic and 80s sound palettes will instantly fall for this gorgeous, romantical track from a band that counts “the mystic haze before the TriStar Horse appears” among its key influences.

Selebrities Lovely Things is due out June 25th on Cascine.

STREAM: Selebrities – “Temporary Touch”

We’ve known that Brooklyn-based Deutsch group HAERTS was onto a good thing since October when we covered “Wings,” their debut, St. Lucia-produced single. In December we brought them to see you live at our New Noise showcase, and they graced our stage once again in February at All Things Gold along with Breakbot at U Street Music Hall. With the promised release of their debut album looming closer every day, HAERTS is back on ATG and back in your haerts with “All The Days,” a soaring, soulful second release, a timely anthem for another endless summer. Listen, enjoy, and hold tight — there’s bound to be more where this came from.

STREAM: HAERTS – “All The Days”

CHVRCHES‘ Lauren Mayberry tames Zach De La Rocha’s anger in her cover of Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing In The Name Of.” The final result is adorable, despite the subject material. Now do what they told ya and stream the track below.

STREAM: Lauren Mayberry – “Killing In The Name Of (Rage Against The Machine Cover)”

Young Summer is DC’s own Bobbie Allen. I recently got the chance to watch the Virginia Tech alum open for BOY at Jammin’ Java and what I saw were the makings of someone with a bright future. Bobbie’s voice is something quite special, so much so that it’s been compared to both Florence Welch and Sarah McLachlan. Not bad company at all. Her talents, coupled with honest songwriting, are what will resonate with listeners and keep them coming back for more. In “Fever Dream,” we get Bobbie’s alluring alto over music that would feel at home on the Drive Soundtrack. Above you can check out the video for “Fever Dream,” which will leave you craving those beachside summer nights.

STREAM: Young Summer – “Fever Dream”

Germans is a sugary sweet moody disco collaboration between songwriter Julia Kwamya and producer Kurt Feldman (of Ice Choir fame). The Brooklynites’ debut track “Cruel” is a glistening throwback to the ultra smooth, pure synthetic pop of Madonna, Cyndi Lauper and Donna Summer. At the same time, bittersweet folk ballad undertones and glitsy modern production introduce some unusual elements into the mix, giving the track a unique and haunting feel. It sounds a bit like the beautiful lovechild that might result if Chairlift and Karen Carpenter got together via timewarp to produce pensive new wave disco.

Kurt and Julia first bonded over their mutual affinity for a dinky MIDI keyboard called the Miracle Piano Teaching System, first marketed as an add-on to the original Nintendo Entertainment System in the early 90s. Fittingly, the duo’s music is a playful tribute to the exploration of warm, sparkling electronic sounds like the ones that drew them to the Miracle when they were just a pair of curious tots. Yet lurking beneath “Cruel’s” blissful nostalgic timbres lies a poignant grownup heartbreak track.

Stay tuned for more singles and a full EP from Germans, due out this summer.

STREAM: Germans – “Cruel”

Savoir Adore are back with “Beating Hearts,” the first piece of music to come from the NY duo since signing with Nettwerk. Savoir’s latest track once again launches us into the dream-pop fantasy world of Deidre and Paul. Hit play and let “Beating Hearts” wrap you in a soft blanket of boy-girl vocals, bright guitars and warm synths. Stream it below.

“Beating Hearts” will appear on the re-release of Savoir Adore’s last LP, Our Nature, out June 4th via Nettwerk.

STREAM: Savoir Adore – “Beating Hearts”

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”

Danish songstress MØ returns with “Waste Of Time,” her first single since signing to RCA Victor. Debuting earlier today on Zane Lowe, the track continues in the same alt-pop vein as previous singles “Maiden” and “Pilgrim.” Watch it via an unofficial video of sorts above.

“Waste Of Time” will see official release on June 7th via RCA Victor/Chess Club.