Hailing from Copenhagen, Retro Kid produced a memorable electronic sound that is perfect for listening late at night with a good pair of headphones. Led by Jake Juba, Retro Kid’s sound is self-described as “electronic pop in a melancholy funk.” And they’re not too far off.
Their self-titled track is off their debut EP of the same name, a electronic wonder that takes it’s time building up into something rather hypnotic and seductive, unraveling into something more with every passing beat and vocal. Like a mix of Hot Chip, The Whitest Boy Alive and LCD Soundsystem, there’s an immediate quality to “Retro Kid” that left a lasting impression on me, and has me letting it play on repeat.
Then there’s “Kool Kids” a song that becomes something more of a hypnotic dance number, smartly constructed and executed to perfection. Considering these guys are a rather new act, it’s impressive how assured and confident all these tracks come off.
Stream both “Retro Kid” and “Kool Kids” below, and for more on Retro Kid, head to their facebook page.
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