Album: Memory Emotion by Electric Youth (2019)
Genre: Electronic
Record Label: Electric Youth Music Inc. under exclusive license to Watts Arcade Inc.
Format: Album

Description: True to its title, Electric Youth’s Memory Emotion is an album of unapologetically nostalgic pleasures. On their second LP, the Toronto Drive soundtrack alums take you on a dreamlike journey through the history of synth-pop, forging the neon-lined path that connects the vintage circuitry of Kraftwerk and Giorgio Moroder, the big-tent pomp of New Order and Pet Shop Boys, and the after-hours electro of the Italians Do It Better label. But where Bronwyn Griffin’s airy, alluring voice is the undeniable focal point of the strobe-lit salvo “The Life” and motorik indie-pop gem “Now Now”, the ecstatic Italo-house odyssey “Higher” showcases producer/partner Austin Garrick’s willingness to venture beyond the parameters of pop.

Artist Background: Electric Youth is a canadian duo based in Toronto, formed by Austin Garrick and Bronwyn Griffin. They grew up together and started producing demos emulating 80's synthpop tunes. They appeared on the well-known compilation "Valerie and Friends" and also were featured on the debut albums of Grum and College. After cracking the Top 10 of the iTunes dance charts in 15 countries with the release, "A Real Hero", featured on Nicolas Winding Refn's hit film 'Drive,' the Toronto-based electronic pop d... Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Synthpop movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Synthpop movement.

Tags: Electronic, 2010s, Album, Electric Youth Music Inc. under exclusive license to Watts Arcade Inc.

True to its title, Electric Youth’s Memory Emotion is an album of unapologetically nostalgic pleasures. On their second LP, the Toronto Drive soundtrack alums take you on a dreamlike journey through the history of synth-pop, forging the neon-lined path that connects the vintage circuitry of Kraftwerk and Giorgio Moroder, the big-tent pomp of New Order and Pet Shop Boys, and the after-hours electro of the Italians Do It Better label. But where Bronwyn Griffin’s airy, alluring voice is the undeniable focal point of the strobe-lit salvo “The Life” and motorik indie-pop gem “Now Now”, the ecstatic Italo-house odyssey “Higher” showcases producer/partner Austin Garrick’s willingness to venture beyond the parameters of pop.

Memory Emotion

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