Lola Kite is a band from Netherlands worth notice

Yup, another band not from the United States.  We are falling behind this year. I've been more impressed by music from all around the world lately than past year. Thank you internet for making this possible. Not saying there hasn't been great albums from US bands this year. I guess my own exposure to foreign bands has expanded.

Lola Kite has come out with solid album that's enjoyable from beginning to end.  I Start To Believe You came out earlier this year but it's still in heavy rotation on my iTunes.  They have a nice blend of 80's synth pop that's easy to listen to and before you know it the album is done.

"Energy Could Be Our Closest Friend" is in my opinion their most memorable song on this album.  It has a nice slick production and low key vocals that blend seamlessly with the synth.

"Don't Block Our Sun" is probably their funkiest song on the album.  The beat at times seems in contrast to the synth but somehow it works.  I love the girl dancing perfectly to the music in this video.  It's almost hypnotic.

"Tokyo Love" was the third track I picked just because it involves a city name. I had to keep in line with my previous posts about songs with city names.  It's a nice song nonetheless.  It's odd that it's the second song this year I've liked with Tokyo in the title. That city must be kicking it these days with all the love.