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Nika + Rory is goth-pop mastermind Nika Roza Danilova, better known as Zola Jesus, and her touring bandmate Nick Turco; together they churn out warm, synthy, auto-tuned summer jams that seem to diametrically oppose the dark and distant work with which Danilova has made a name for herself. That’s not to say that Nika + Rory’s small but promising oeuvre is pure mindless pop – it’s smart, bright, far denser and more considered than most other chillwave contemporaries.
Start with “I’m Not Going Anywhere,” Danilova attesting her love in a haunting, auto-tuned yowl over spiraling, uplifting arpeggios, organ, and classic pop drum machines, and try not to fall in love.
“LA SUXXX (The Choice)” is more dark club music, pulsing, thrumming, like a heartbeat. For a summer that seems destined to be soundtracked by surprising, haunting pop gems, there’s a space the size and weight of “The Choice” carved into your car’s stereo, your laptop’s speakers, your friend’s friend’s basement iPod player.
by on May 17, 2010 ‡ 15 reactions
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@pmablog do u remember me sending u LA SUXXX last year?
@LiquidHeaven i do! i still have it on itunes.
@pmablog love that song, still play it on the show time 2 time
@LiquidHeaven gonna put it on this years pma summer playlist. im also in love with ‘i’m not going anywhere’. (cont) http://www.twitlonger.com/show/1bj3or
holy lord, this is so amazing!
These guys are amazing! I also downloaded a couple of albums from Zola Jesus and I’m really into her!
really really digging this!!
this is pretty awesome, I featured it on my blog here:
http://compromisemusic.wordpress.com/2010/12/24/some-alternative-bass-frequencies/
hello boys
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