The New York trio VHS Collection’s newest single “Fire” (streaming below) captures all the best aspects of alternative rock, pop, and electronic music, combining catchiness and rich soundscape, thanks to the production of Chris Zane (who has previously worked with Passion Pit and many others top notch indie artists). The track, comparable to high energy summer hits from acts like Bastille, shows the undeniable chemistry of the three longtime friends. VHS Collection just finished off a summer tour, and is gearing up to release a full-length record in the coming months. - Lilly Milman

Those who are wondering what the state of synthpop in NYC is, should head to Bowery Ballroom on Saturday February 11. Three of the best emerging local bands dedicated to the most joyous of electronic genres (VHS Collection, Paperwhite and Corbu) will share the stage of that venerable stage - on a Saturday night! Check out their tunes, streaming below.

Oh no, your Lord of The Rings DVD selection is too 21st century! VHS Collection is an electro-pop 5-piece who, as you might have guessed, revels in 80's/90's nostalgia. Yeah, I know that theme is pretty on trend right now, but these guys get playful and candid with it. What we've got here are some smooth male vocals, drum machine, buzzy synths and other keys, tastefully dipping into gameboy-fingers/80's-smoke-and-lasers-land. You might wind up dancing despite yourself. See them play live at Mercury Lounge 4/4 and Rockwood Music Hall 5/5. - Leora Mandel

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