Jean-Philip Grobler, the creative force behind Brooklyn-based St. Lucia, has released a video for “Before The Dive,” a track off his debut self-titled EP. The record is the first album release for Neon Gold — as part of a joint venture with Columbia Records – and if you’ve heard any of St. Lucia’s bubbly, synth-heavy pop tunes, it’s easy to see why they kicked things off with Mr. Grobler.

St. Lucia’s electro pop anthems are throwbacks to inspirations like early Madonna, Fleetwood Mac, and Peter Gabriel, splashed with Grobler’s South African roots layered into the music. These influences are easy to hear in “Before The Dive”; reverberating piano chords, a heavy bass drum beat, and soaring vocals make for another shimmering ’80s pop-inspired addition to the EP.

The video follows two faceless lovers, whose first kiss takes a cataclysmic turn for the worse. You can watch the visually stunning piece above.

STREAM: St. Lucia – “Before The Dive”

All Things Gold returns to its regularly scheduled programming on Thursday, May 17th with another line-up worthy of U Hall’s sound system. We’re going heavy on the DJ’s this time, enlisting the proven skills of ATL’s best, Le Castle Vania. Supporting this electro-dance heavyweight behind the decks is San Francisco’s Viceroy, who’s name has been plastered all over the Hype Machine charts these past few months. On stage, we’re welcoming back All Things Gold alums Ghost Beach, who after a string of successful SXSW dates are back with a brand new three-piece line-up, drummer included. Dust off those dancing shoes people. This is one you don’t want to miss.

Join us at U Street Music Hall Thursday, May 17th at 9PM. Tickets are available now for $12, or $15 at the door. Place is sure to be packed so get tickets while you can.

STREAM: St. Lucia – “Closer Than This (Viceroy Remix)”

STREAM: Ghost Beach – “First Time”

The London electro-pop five-piece Hot Chip is back with a new single, and fans are rejoicing. Yes, boys and girls, get your platform shoes ready because the group’s latest release “Night and Day” is funkier than ever. A bouncy Jock-Jams-esque bass-line—one that would be equally comfortable as the theme music to Contra or Battle Toads—is paired with a mid-tempo beat to function as the backbone of this eerie experiment in early house music. It hits slowly, but surely. Indeed, this disco-joint is as smooth and sexy as it is spooky and serious, so bring your A-game to the dance floor. And also, enjoy.

STREAM: Hot Chip – “Night and Day”

It’s monday y’all and we’ve got something special for you. Last week we dropped the third single off ATG Records — “Neon” by London-based Queen Of Hearts — and today we bring you the first official remix of the track by our boy Lightwaves. The budding producer puts a new spin on the original, turning the already catchy tune into a glittery electro-pop jam. Think RAC-style synths, groovin’ blissed-out beats, and a hook that’ll be with you for days. Be sure to catch Lightwaves on Friday, April 27th at ATG’s Water Street warehouse showcase with Penguin Prison (DJ) and Nicos Gun (live).

DOWNLOAD: Queen Of Hearts – “Neon (Lightwaves Remix)”

STREAM: Queen Of Hearts – “Neon”

There’s something oddly hopeful about “Must Land Running,” the latest peek at Stepdad‘s upcoming full-length, Wildlife Pop. Perhaps it’s the track’s fluttering synths or the record’s whimsical cover, but something about “Must Land Running” demands that you abandon maturity and see the world instead through your inner child’s eyes. Or at least take a bunch of psychedelic drugs. Whatever it takes to run through that same field with these four lads from Grand Rapids and their troupe of animals. Wildlife Pop comes out June 12th via Black Bell.

STREAM: Stepdad – “Must Land Running”

It’s only been ten days since Jai Paul‘s “Jasmine” made its debut on Soundcloud and already the track has over 400,000 plays. The UK singer/songwriter only has one other song to his name–2010′s breakout “BTSTU” –and since then we haven’t heard a lick from him, until now. Two years is a long time for radio silence, but “Jasmine” was worth the wait. Its sexy slinking synths, funky bass guitar line, and Jai Paul’s falsetto that rivals other great male R&B singers like Robin Thicke is like nothing else else out there right now. Jai Paul has gotten the blogosphere buzzing once again and now more than ever we’re ready for the main course. A full length album is apparently in the works and is expected to be  released on XL. Until then we’ll keep buzzing with anticipation.

STREAM: Jai Paul – “Jasmine”

If any band embodies the All Things Gold ethos, it’s French Horn Rebellion. We’ve seen the NYC duo — comprised of brothers Robert and David Perlick-Molinari — prove their party-starting chops with their eccentric brand of electro-pop on a number of occassions. Why we haven’t had them down to DC yet, we don’t know. But tonight is your chance to witness their wizardry when they open for French electronic producer Yuksek at U Street Music Hall. Doors are at 8PM and tickets are still available HERE.

STREAM: French Horn Rebellion – “This Moment”

STREAM: French Horn Rebellion – “What I Want”

STREAM: French Horn Rebellion – “Up All Night”

ATG and Neon Gold Records are kicking spring off right with the April edition of All Things Gold. Headlining the night we’ve got a live set from one of the biggest talents coming out of Europe right now: Yuksek. The French electronic producer has long been tearing things up in the Fifth Republic and is set to take the States by storm. The latest from Yuksek is “Off The Wall,” an infectious electro-pop single off 2011′s Living On The Edge Of Time which also happens to have quite an impressive video. Supporting the talented Frenchman is French Horn Rebellion, who have already cemented themselves on the circuit as certified party starters. If you have yet to hear anything from this amazing duo, their SoundCloud page is rife with tracks that will get you pumped for next week.

This month’s All Things Gold has undergone a slight schedule change, so we’ll be seeing you at U Street Music Hall next Wednesday, April 4th at 8PM. Tickets are available now for $12 HERE, or $15 at the door.

STREAM: Yuksek – “Off The Wall (Brodinski Remix)”

STREAM: French Horn Rebellion – “This Moment”

STREAM: French Horn Rebellion – ‘What I Want”

Some had surmised that Boy Crisis had folded it up and gone underground. Some guessed that they descended back to the primordial-funk-ooze beneath Studio 54 where they were apparently spawned. But a new video (of an old song) recently emerged from cyber-space indicating that, just maybe, Boy Crisis lives! Let’s hope so. The world needs this druggy, love-soaked funk-pop more than ever. So if you’re feeling down and out, “L’Homme” has the synth blasts, disco beats, and pop bombast you need. Above is your remedy. You can grab an exclusive download of the track over at RCRD LBL.

DOWNLOAD: Boy Crisis – “L’Homme” [via RCRD LBL]

Like a late summer Bahamian hurricane, the Brooklynite-synth-poppers St. Lucia have been taking the music world by storm. Sure, you know “We Got It Wrong,” we’ve only posted like twenty-five remixes. But now the entirety of their EP is available to stream. And we’ve got it below! Standouts like “All Eyes On You” and my personal favorite “Closer Than This” ensure that the pithy, pulpy, Passion-Pitty, gooey-electro-goodness continues. Plus, the EP is thoroughly laced with dance-beats and percussion that even Phil Collins would be impressed by. So what are waiting for, dive in, the water is fine.

STREAM: St. Lucia – St. Lucia EP