Neon Indian.

If pop artists in the 70′s had MacBooks and Logic Studio, they may have come up with something reminiscent of Neon Indian. There’s immediate allure, from the first wave of synth washes and ultra-compressed 2-step beats. Neon Indian sounds at once both familiar and fresh. It’s the sound of technology aiding their ability to be backwards compatible. Compared to MGMT, Neon Indian is shrouded in mystery. Apparently keeping your identity under wraps is the current indie-marketing rage.

The duo is rumored to be Austin-based Alan Palomo of disco-house-pop group VEGA and…well, some chick from Brooklyn. A full-length is due out in October.

We’re looking forward to seeing Neon Indian live this Sunday at Monolith Festival up at Red Rocks. We’ll shed some light on Neon Indian’s identity and share some highlights from the weekend. Fun Fun.

In the meantime, have a listen to Neon Indian’s Deadbeat Summer:

Natasha Khan is Bat For Lashes.

What better way to beat hump day than checking out new music? We start this Music Crush of the Week feature with Natasha Khan, better known as Bat For Lashes. Two Suns is the latest effort from Brighton, England-based Bat For Lashes.

This is eclectic stuff. Part programming and electronics, part tribal rhythmic roller coaster, part New Wave…the music is interesting and engaging.

But the real reason you need to listen: Natasha Khan’s voice is absolutely stunning. Incredible. Album opener “Glass” is representative of Bat For Lashes. It starts unique and mysterious and gradually grows ever-more captivating until Khan belts her way through the climax of the song.

Struggling through Hump Day? Let Natasha help you through it:

Bat For Lashes Live at Morning Becomes Eclectic 6.15.09