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SONG OF THE DAY: Shiny Toy Guns – “Waiting Alone”

Shiny Toy Guns are back. ?Not just back with new music, but back to their starting lineup with original singer Carah Faye Charnow who rejoins the group. ?”Waiting Alone,” the first taste of their forthcoming album III, is quite exceptional, it blends the electronic rock sound of their first singles with a taste of modern dance pop and electro. ?Thankfully there are no dub step breakdowns, with rather slight elements of classic 4AD/Nettwerk accenting the track instead. Perfect for radio as it is now, an additional aggressive electro mix would be great for the clubs. ?As wonderful as it is for Carah to be back, wouldn’t it be amazing if both she and Sisely Treasure shared ?the lead vocals, like a modern day Abba? ?Here’s hoping that Sisely will reunite with Kaz Gamble and give us a modern take on the much-loved Cooler Kids.

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DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Poll: Voting is now open

Voting is now open for the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Poll. While it’s being hyped as a three way race between last year’s winner David Guetta, 4-time winner Armin van Buuren and British super-trio Above and Beyond; we predict that a certain beloved mau5 from Canada will have a big impact as well.

You can cast your vote through August 29th via Facebook by going to http://www.djmag.com/top100

REVIEW: Bright Light, Bright Light – ‘Make Me Believe In Hope’

By: Ben Norman

A unique voice in today’s saturated market is a blessing indeed, but couple that voice with a vision and you have something truly special. Welsh singer Rod Thomas, otherwise known as Bright Light Bright Light, may just be the male voice poptronica has always needed. His blend of caressing melodies and heart-wrenching lyrics resonates with listeners in a way that most artists wish they could. And even though it’s a fairly obvious comparison, to call Bright Light Bright Light the male Robyn is both a compliment and a supremely adequate explanation of what to expect. Granted, the tiny Swede packs a spunky punch that Thomas hasn’t latched on to yet, unfortunately not yielding his equivalent to “Konichiwa Bitches” or “Fembot,” his album Make Me Believe In Hope is everything you’d wish for from this new talent.

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