Great new sounds from under-the-radar acts: 4 new songs you'll hear on The Current

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October 25, 2012

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis — The Seattle-based duo of rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis.
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The last month or so has been one of the busiest times for new music all year, with big-name acts releasing singles and albums and hitting the road for headlining tours. This week, however, much of the new music we're featuring on our airwaves comes from lesser-known acts. Here's some of the amazing music we're hearing from acts that may have flown under your radar, from the lovely, smart anti-homophobia message of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' new track to the psych-rock revivalism of Aussies Tame Impala and underground rock hero Ty Segall to the delicately ominous electronica of rising local act Strange Names.

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This local duo make dreamy, synthy indie-pop. They talked with Andrea Swensson last summer about their rapid musical progression, and they also performed on the Local Show back in September. Now we're adding a track off of their recently released self-titled EP to our mix of music on The Current. "Potential Wife" is a subtly emotional tune with reverb-heavy electropop production and plaintive, intimate vocals.

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