HyperbubbleCountry of origin:U.S. Type of music generally:Ambient ectronica synth-pop Status:Most recent release, Western Ware (covers, 2017) See also:Hyperbubble's site Comparisons:Goldfrapp, Ladytron, Brian Eno Covers/own material:Own General comments:Cinematic, lush synth pop at its best. (starnell@yahoo.com) Recommended first album:Drastic Cinematic Recordings:
Drastic CinematicRelease info:2011—Bubblegum Records—BGUM018; Pure Pop For Now People (Germany)—NOW07 Availability:See Hyperbubble's site Ecto priority:Recommended Group members:Jess Decuir—vocals, keys, electronic drum pads Guest artists:Beatrice Rougier—intro (3) Comments:A sort of film soundtrack assembled with great care by Hyperbubble's members and co-starring many gifted folks. That includes intros done by voice actors and guest vocals by some familiar faces. "Midnight Cruiser" is an instrumental worthy of Brian Eno, with a tense mood. "Geometry" guest stars Manda Rin of indie poppers Bis and is an old school synth track that's very catchy. "Explosive" could soundtrack a car chase scene and has a dramatic tension to it. In all it's an intriguing album. (starnell@yahoo.com) Hyperbubble + Manda Rinwith Manda RinRelease info:2013—Pure Pop For Now People (Germany)—NOW07 Availability:See Hyperbubble's site Ecto priority:Recommended Group members:Jess Decuir—lead vocals (5); backing vocals; theremin, stylophone organ, synthesiers Guest artists:Monanani Palermo—backing vocals (5) Produced by:Jeff Decuir, Jess Decuir, Manda Rin and Stuart Memo Comments:Hyperbubble joins forces with Bis' Manda Rin for a new ep. "Geometry II" is pure eighties synth pop, bubbly and cute in a very nice way. "Hello Heaven Operator" continues that sound, with Rin's vocal at its finest. "In the Movies" is a sugary pop confection about movies. "Attack of the 3D Space Kittens" is a nice closer, delivered at breakneck pace, complete with actual kitten vocals. It's a very nice little ep. (starnell@yahoo.com) Thanks to Anna Maria Stärnell for work on this entry.
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