Remember these two sexy specimens of Aussieland synth-pop goodness? If not, please refer back to their “Introduucing…” post immediately.

Garçon Garçon are finally preparing to launch their much anticipated 2011 debut, beginning with the release of their first official single: “Stay In Touch.”

Yesterday, the bearded boys premiered their brand new song over at one of MuuMuse’s favorite blogs, It’s The Money Shot!, which you can now hear below:

“Stay In Touch” finds the duo grappling with the ceaseless back-and-forth of a relationship on the rocks. “How long can we last before it’s over?” Nathan sadly croons, growing increasingly torn and tortured as the song unfolds.

If that luscious, Cut Copy-like synth beat wasn’t so damn infectious, I might have been writing this one while crumpled up and crying in the corner somewhere. Luckily, all I want to do is DANCE! What relationship problems?! These aren’t tears–just sweat! LAY OFF.

Though they’ve only got one single and two demos under their belt, it sounds as though Garçon Garçon have already hit their stride and established a ‘signature’ sound for themselves: Sweetly sung, slightly sorrowful lyricism fixed atop ’80′s-tinged heartbreak synth-pop. It’s like stretching a Smiths track across a Casio keyboard–sad disco at its finest!

Much like their demos, “Stay In Touch” is required listening. Just don’t forget to pack a Kleenex while you’re out on the dance floor.

Garçon Garçon will release their debut EP later this year. (Official Website)

Well Muusers, it’s happened once more: My inbox is now bursting at the e-seams, and I just can’t seem to keep up anymore. As a result, I’ve decided I’m going to cement this type of circumstance into a fun, recurring event: The MuuCycle!

Whenever I get a boatload of tracks ready to review, I’ll herd ‘em together in one big package for all to enjoy. We’ve got a lot of mixes and mashes, as well as some originals…So take your pick! My preferences have been elected through a complex star ranking system. I’ll allow my dear readers to decode my method for themselves.

Oh, and do make sure to check out Sicknote–They make Electric Six sound dignified.

* DL: Sugar Red Drive – One More Time (zShare)
** DL: Don Diablo vs. MGMT vs. Mya – The Best Ghetto Kids Are Yet To Come (zShare)
*** DL: Naked Highway – Wet Like Sweat (The Model Mix) (zShare)
*** DL: Don Diablo vs. The Ting Tings – That’s Not My Rave (zShare)
*** DL: AFRIKA – Move It (zShare)
*** DL: LehtMoJoe – Suffragette Woman (David Bowie/E.L.O. Mash-Up) (zShare)
*** DL: Sicknote – Phone In Sick (2009 Re-Mastered Version) (zShare)
*** DL: Sicknote – Phone In Sick (Flapsandwich Re-Rub) (zShare)
*** DL: DJ Milenko – The Satisfied Way I Push It (Benny Benassi vs Timbaland vs Salt N’ Pepa Mash-Up) (zShare)
**** DL: Ryan Smith – I Just Want To Feel That Way (zShare)
**** DL: Ryan Smith – Sleep Well (zShare)
**** DL: Forbidden Disco – Viva La Far Away (Cut Copy vs. Coldplay) (zShare)
**** DL: The Smiths – Barbarism Begins At Home (Forbidden Disco Remix)(zShare)
***** DL: Forbidden Disco – Lights, Ladies, & Magic (Cut Copy vs. Modjo)(zShare)
***** DL: Alex Roots – Fake (Plugs Remix) (zShare)

As always, take what you like and leave what you don’t. If an artist particularly tickles your fancy, drop me a comment and I’ll be sure to cover them more in depth!

As for my own opinion, I have a strong feeling that Alex Roots‘ debut may prove to be something to watch for in the very near future.

Hear more about: AFRIKA, Alex Roots, Sicknote, Ryan Smith, Forbidden Disco, Naked Highway, Sugar Red Drive, DJ Milenko, and Don Diablo.

Dan Black is an up-and-coming sort of artiste. He has a sexy kind of voice, and consequently, a sexy kind of face. This is him:

Sassy. His first single is called “HYPNTZ”. If you’ll notice, there are no vowels in this title, suggesting that the song should be pronounced “hip-nits.” Part RiRi‘s “Umbrella,” part Starman soundtrack, and most parts a cover of Notorious B.I.G.‘s “Hypnotize,” “Hip-Nits” is a clusterfuck of choral brilliance, hipster tongue-in-chic, and loads of astro noise. It all sounds quite nice in my head.

Then there is the single’s b-side, “These Things Take Time,” which is probably just as good. It’s a cover of The Smiths‘ “These Things Take Time,” coupled with a certain Timbaland song sample that you may recognize. This sample is from 2006 however, which means that you’ll encounter feelings of nostalgia rather than nausea, because a Timbaland beat was still precious and new to us in those innocent times.

Black’s people have allowed us two free downloads of his latest single, so he must be sort of a nice guy, yes? Yes. I like him.

DL: Dan Black – HYPNTZ
DL: Dan Black – These Things Take Time

Check out Dan Black and his sick, sick tunage at his musical MySpace here.