Loscil & Seabuckthorn – THESIS 02

Wow, what a wonderfully unique release this is! Loscil and Seabuckthorn are two of the most impressive ambient and experimental projects today, and in this collaboration, they surpass their usual output. The music is a fusion of old-school electronic, IDM, glitch, microsound, and an eerie psychedelic vibe that evokes memories of the Velvet Underground and New Continue Reading

Aleksandar Ordev (Александар Ордев) – Шут

Stotrojka, an independent label run by Kanal 103 radio, delivers a fantastic EP by Aleksandar Ordev. It features tight grooves that are eminently danceable, making it perfect for both dancing and getting lost in the music. Check it out on the label’s Bandcamp site. “Art teacher by day and musician Continue Reading

Various Artists – Alex from Tokyo presents Japan Vibrations Vol.1

From the World Famous Records Bandcamp Site: “Dive into the exhilarating era of Japan’s electronic dance music scene from the mid ’80s to the mid ’90s with Japan Vibrations Vol. 1. The hand-picked collection by DJ and musical storyteller Alex from Tokyopays homage to the trailblazers and innovators who shaped Continue Reading

Various Artists – Gl​ü​cklich VI – Compiled by Rainer Tr​ü​by

From his days as a member of the seminal A Forest Mighty Black to collaborations with the who’s who of downtempo music (think Kruder & Dorfmeister, Jazzanova and so many others, Rainer Tr​ü​by has been of Trip-Hop’s finest tastemakers.  We can celebrate today that after 20 years, there is a Continue Reading

Heelhooks – Oh Man What a Dream

We have an unsolicited gem today, folks!  This live EP by Heelhooks clocks in at around 15 minutes, and the music is aggressive laptop sound deconstruction put together by the London-based duo of Hans Lo (Unk) and Rob Shields (Sunplus).  The lads describe their sound way better than I can: Continue Reading