Give Me A Contract, Give Me A Sign

Lio “Banana Split” – This is the 1979 debut single by Portugeuse-born Belgian singer Lio, who was only 17 years old at the time of its release. The song is bubbly and infectious, and became a huge hit in France and Belgium. Fans of vintage synths are going to love this – it has that late 70s/early 80s sound that has aged a lot better than the more cheesy sounding synths that were more ubiquitous in the mid and late 80s. File under: New Wave Bubblegum Joycore.

The Chap “I Am Oozing Emotion” – This frantic, jumpy bit of electronic rock is taken from The Chap’s recent EP (Hats Off To) Dror Frangi. There’s an incredible physical quality to this song; it makes me move faster whenever I hear it, and I can’t sit still while it’s on.