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
Leftfield
Departure Street – Phantom Sightings
Thanks to Allan Kimmel for sending me this incredibly mellow record. Departure Street offers a sound that blends elements of shoegaze with a lo-fi take on post-rock and even shows hints of the legendary German Krautrock band Popol Vuh. It makes for a perfect morning album.
DOT – Alice
I’m normally not a fan of hip-hop as too much of the commercial variety is utter trash. However, the abstract part of the genre is producing some fine music like Germany’s DOT, brought to you by Annette Records. Besides the mellow hip-hop beats are some interludes that come across as Continue Reading