Classixx + Gems

We first fell in love with the West Coast duo of Tyler Blake and Michael David, together known as Classixx, via its low-key, gorgeous remix of Yacht’s “Psychic City” (and loads of other great cuts); that sentiment was solidified by the release of last year's sparkling synth-house collection Hanging Gardens. Gems is a Washington, D.C., dream-pop duo that wields hazy guitars and lush synthesizers to fine effect.