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Phil Fox: Midstreams

Valerie — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:01:27 +0000

Eighteen year-old producer, Phil Fox, has compiled some of his best works and put together this cool electronic ambient compilation just for you. Filled with 8 tracks that flourish in hip hop electronic beats as well as quiet sounds, the album features great flowing cuts that imbibe a smooth and relaxing atmosphere.

Although there’s not much about him out there; on his short profile bio on SoundCloud he states that his “setup consists of Reason, my Axiom 49 controller, 2 M-Audio BX5 sound monitors, and hopefully soon, Ableton Live.” He adds that he likes creating “instrumentals, from Underground Hip-Hop, Trap, Electronic, mellow cloud-type music, and a bunch of songs I make as a joke.”

Even though he might make some of these as a joke, there’s no doubt it involves some great skill on his part. Starting off with Seabears, the track is filled with a relaxing ambient mix completed by weird twinkling sounds. Both of these coalesce to form the 1 minute opener.

Dat T-Hal Flow, follows next and it integrates a bit more hip hop into the electronic ensemble. FNKADLC continues the hip hop and retro sound while Aquarium and Mondegreen blend in a bit of trip-hop and slow vibes into the compilation. The rest of the tracks add their own flavor to the record, expanding it and adding a rich diversity. Midstreams end with Haunted House, a rather quiet single filled with piano work and deep, ominous vibe.

Overall, the album is pretty good. Each track is different and peels back the curtains on what this young producer/DJ can do. Take a listen, you might like this one.

Howl: Happy Valley

Valerie — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:01:54 +0000

Age is no excuse not to make a great record, just ask Howl. This little electro, ambient project is helmed by 18 year old Josh Banham aka Howl. This isn’t his first piece either as he’s been releasing several mini compilations for awhile.

Recorded between October 2011 and July 2012, Happy Valley is a collection of tracks “about dreams and songs about love and songs about dying,” according to the artist.

This is actually his first non-digital release. Each piece of the physical CD is handprinted, although listeners can also grab the digital record at a name-your-price option.

Trippy and melodramatic, are two words you might find yourself describing this record. Filled with 10 cuts that range from 1-4 minutes, the compilation provides a beautiful escape. Named after a race track in Hong Kong, Happy Valley is an important place for Howl since according to him, this was the place where most of the cuts here were “dreamt up.”

Although the album begins with HV, which serves as more of a prolonged intro rather than a track by itself, the cut runs close to 2 minutes and serves as a doorway into the complex and cool world inside.

Forests, begin the compilation proper with a single haunted by trip hop beats and melancholic vocals. It’s a slow and slightly cerebral cut. Meanwhile, Falling, is a hardcore mix of sounds. Elements of electronica, dance and ambient atmosphere are present in this somewhat dark and gritty track.

All of the songs on here were written and performed by Howl with the exception of The Himalayas, which sounds like a celebratory track coupled with 80s British synth pop vocals.

To sum up, this is an unexpectedly likable record. Despite being very low-key in certain instances, you’ll find that the songs have that special touch that makes you want to listen to what the singer has to say or in most cases, want to communicate through ticks, beats and rhythms. This is a worthy download if you ask me. Check it out for yourself.

Related Links:
Howl on BandCamp
Howl on Facebook

Bitch Brigade: Pastel Aggressive

Valerie — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:01:38 +0000

Although the label that released this gem is no longer active, Crunch Pod did leave quite a few awesome compilations to check out.

Pastel Agressive from talented electronic maven, Bitch Brigade is one of these albums left behind. Consisting of experimental synth pop with added girly rock and pop vocals, the album is the perfect soundtrack to a laid back dance club night out.

Bitch Brigade started back in 2006 and comes from the Land Down Under. They are made up of�Agr1ppa (Agrippa Cryoflesh,)�Zero_ (keyboards) and Ping! (drums).�

Little is known about the band themselves so let’s just delve into what makes this album quite special: the music.

Pastel Aggressive is actually a remix album so expect different versions of the two primary tracks on here.�Kickstarting the dance compilation is Licky the Carnivorous Pony remixed by�Polluted Axis and the Magical Glue Factory (yes, you can expect more quirky titles from the album). The track is a synth/strobe-light feel, sexy track. Bitch Brigade knows how to keep their audience�entranced, making you want to listen from start to finish.

The other track on here is Bubblegum Cyber, it’s a single that sees the artist proclaiming how she has a fetish for “pink and cute, and PVC…”�It’s a great cut and each remix adds a different feel to it.

Overall, even if you only occasionally like dance music, it’s hard not to find this album intriguing. Personally, I ended up liking it after one listen. Bitch Brigade brings in a new layer to the sound they create, ensuring that they’re not just repeating formulas so familiar in today’s dance scenes. Go check it out. It’s a name-your-price-download.

Shipwrek: Journal

Valerie — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:01:46 +0000

With nothing but a short sentence stated on his website “about” section, Journal by Shipwrek is as mysterious as it is engaging.

Aiming to capture those fleeting moments and translate them into a gorgeous mix of beats, synths and rhythm; Journal manages to create a rich landscape of sound that listeners can easily get lost in.

The man behind Shipwrek is Jason Siegler. His fascination with capturing his day to day existence into sound initially started as a simple project but quickly evolved into a complex set of recordings that throb and �pulse with energy as well as life.

Journal is one of those albums you’d want to put on if you need a break from repetitive pop music or loud songs. Made up of laid-back, contemplative beats; it’s easy to mind map your way through things with this compilation on.

As mentioned, the songs on the album serve as a day to day recording of the artists’ life translated into beats, synths, samples and other quirky/soothing sounds. Starting off this album is Speakeasy, a concoction of trip hop beats and a slight gamer almost “curious” vibe throughout the track. One thing you’ll notice as the cuts take one turn after another, is that each one has its own little atmosphere and personality.

In Chasing Circles, you have that reflective mood playing off as the piano swirls and electronic beats fly around before eventually forming into a cohesive unit. Other cuts to check out include For the Days You Don’t Feel It and Barefeeted.

Overall, the entire record flows with emotion. Each instrument and sound used has a purpose; making it a charming album that could easily become the soundtrack to your day to day life as well. Take a listen and enjoy.

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Ain’t No Love: EP

Mona — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:05:11 +0000

Ain’t No Love, an electro hiphop quartet join forces to issue some body moving and edgy music in their self-titled EP.

Labeled by some as “Renegade Pop” or simply “exciting”, this Toronto-based group consists of Liam Clarke (Love Thy Brother), Roly Broere (1990), Elias McBean (Beanz), and Saidah Bowen (Saidah Conrad). The group has already shared the stage with renowned artists such as Iggy Azalea, Rockie Fresh, Steve Aoki, Calvin Harris, and Redman.

Released last April 2012, Ain’t No Love EP features six tracks that will surely court a lot of core following. Shine opens up with an explosion of a heavy melodic background. Saidah’s soothing vocals transitions smoothly in between spurs of heavy, clean rapping.

Step Hard RMX follows with sporadic beats mixed with a rapid delivery and altered vocals. The slow, sexy chorus blended with the loud hiphop takes the spotlight as it slithers and booms in your ears.

Crafted for easy listening, Crash & Burn transforms electronic hiphop into a whole new level. Ain’t No Love has created a sonic gem that highlights the group’s assets hypnotizing vocals, heart-thumping wordplay, and top-of-the-line musicality.

Get ready to conquer the dance floor as Renegade offers listeners steady club mixes that’s both trippy and funky. The varying texture, arrangement, and edge make this piece a must-hear.

This download also comes with the amazing bonus track Gone Already. Press play and let the sexiness of this song channel its way to your soul.

In this EP, Ain’t No Love has pushed themselves ahead of the pack with a well-rounded variety of emotions and infectious beats that satisfies even the most astute listener.

Track List:
1. Shine
2. Step Hard RMX
3. Love Me Lots
4. Crucified
5. Crash & Burn
6. Renegade
7. Gone Already (Bonus Track)

Chrome Sparks: Sparks EP

Valerie — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:01:43 +0000

For dreamy soundscapes to perk up your mood, Sparks EP is a treasure trove. The man behind the sound is Ann Arbor, Michigan native, Jeremy Malvin or better known as Chrome Sparks.

This young producer is just starting out but he’s already making waves. Sparks EP is his latest effort and comes with 6 electro/dance tracks brandishing the producer’s skill to make any sound smooth and lush.

His first single Marijuana is far from a drug-infused weed track but actually a cut with beautiful samples, beats and just overall awesome sound. That’s something quite rare to find in today’s slew of beat producers.

Starting with Your Planet, Chrome Sparks easily wins you over to his fold. Even if you’re a novice and think that electronic music is the same old thing over and over again, the artist proves you wrong. Sure, there’s the repetitive nature of the sound but Chrome Sparks succeeds where many have failed; that’s creating electronic music and making it NOT boring.

Dig a little bit into the record and you’ll find that it’s quite refreshing. After hearing countless electronic compilations, this is probably the only one that doesn’t make me want to switch the music.

Sparks EP is a smooth compilation with surprisingly awesome tracks in it. There’s a good balance between traditional electronic sound and enough experimentation to keep everyone’s attention. Check out the record and if you like it, grab it. It’ll be worth it.

Track list:
1. Your Planet
2. Marijuana
3. Cosmic Claps Of Love
4. Send The Pain On
5. Gates To Heaven
6. Luna Luxor

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D.Tek: Kumari EP

Valerie — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:01:24 +0000

Looking for satisfying electro-dub music to complete your Saturday night? If yes, then D.Tek’s latest Kumari EP is a great record to grab.

It comes with 10 tracks that range from comfortable trance to hyperactive ambient dub. This is the latest release from the artist and features a host of tracks that harken to the good old days of electronic music.

Initially part of a group, D.Tek went solo by 2011 and has since discovered his own “voice” in music. His tracks are riveting and bold, echoing a beautiful ethnic sound that sometimes gets easily lost in the world of modern bits and bobs.

Kumari EP is a rich record. While combining ethnic sounds with electronic ambient music may not be something new, there’s still a freshness attached to the tracks that make it really worthwhile.

Opening single, Indian Ocean, embraces with its twinkly sounds coupled with a deep bass and weird Sitar-like sound. Meanwhile, title track, Kumari features 5 minutes of straight mid-tempo rhythms laced by vocal mixes and danceable beat.

Shiva and Sunday (D.Tek mix) are more upbeat cuts compared to the others. These two still carry that ethnic vibe but are more infused with dancefloor beats perfect for a Saturday night dance-a-thon.

Kumari EP is available for free download so if you like what you hear make sure to grab this for your playlist as well. Enjoy!

Related Links:
D.Tek on SoundCloud
D.Tek on Internet Archive

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Ten Million Sounds: Finding Time

Valerie — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:01:02 +0000

With the amount of electronic musicians out there, it’s hard to find really good quality ones. Luckily, Finding Time by Ten Million Sounds has made everything easier by compiling the best electro/ambient music around.

Finding Time by Ten Million Sounds

Featuring 13 ambient, electronic and downtempo beats; Finding Time serves as the second compilation from Ten Million Sounds and is meant to take listeners through a relaxing stroll. According to their liner notes, it’s curated “for the most peaceful hours of the day, these thirteen tracks will take you from late night into the early morning sunrise, connecting atmospheric beats with a love for our natural environment.”

True to their word, the album is comprised of nothing but the most melodic and relaxing electronic downtempo hip hop to grace your ears. A track from Aether titled Solace, opens up the soothing compilation. Composed of a steady, relaxing beat coupled with the occasional vocal sample; the track liberates and calms the nerves on an edgy day.

Jimmy Whoo’s Star Child adds a bit of funk and soul to the compilation. Combining a nice bassline beat along with smooth jazz and soul touches, it’s one of those tracks you groove along to on a quiet Saturday night. Rob Viktum’s 4/17/1975 is another lovely single that’s definitely worth noting.

Truth be told, this is one of the few electronic compilations that has gotten me very excited. It’s a record composed of cool, chill out ambient tracks that are so relaxing it seeps through your bones. Filled with an equal portion of hip hop and electronica aesthetics, it’s the best of both worlds. The best part is that you can get this at a free/pay-what-you-want-download. All proceeds will be donated to a non-profit organization called Smile Train. The organization helps provide funding for corrective cleft palate surgery for children.

Track list:
1. Aether – Solace
2. Handbook – With You This Far
3. Incise – Night Glow
4. Jimmy Whoo – Starchild
5. Brock Berrigan – Synthaholic
6. Poldoore – Waiting For The World
7. Ohbliv – Badarou
8. Evil Needle – Soft Touch
9. Somepling – ThirdCriminal
10. IV The Polymath – The Recipe
11. Rob Viktum – 4/17/1975
12. Bahwee – Every Time
13. Ta-ku – Fairy Tale

Wolfgun: Projections

Mona — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:01:55 +0000

Wolfgun‘s latest release entitled Projections transforms experimental electronic music into a livelier style, incorporating world musical elements, futuristic melodies, and a whole lot of funk.

Hailing from the United States, Wolfgun is an experimental drum and bass artist who writes and tells stories through his pieces. His music may be described as mainly drum and bass with a heavy experimentation on style and effects.

Offering a hefty set of 14 tracks, Projections kicks off with Lore, an upbeat piece that features playful electro pop tunes.

Following with a bit of edge, title track Projections channels a lot of rush with a rapid rhythm, sharp beats, and some luscious laser sounds. This action-filled track will surely ignite that lazy soul.

Tracks such as The Woods, Fire, and Metatron are outstanding sonic pieces that boast energetic beats and gorgeous ambient undercurrent.

Projections surely shakes things up in the electro experimental department. With a funky style and a solid visual of what his album wants to deliver, Wolfgun has successfully created a collection that’s easy to digest and authentically transportive. The album is available as a pay-what-you-want/free download on bandcamp.

1. Lore
2. Projections
3. Tombstone
4. Haus
5. STAR-i
6. Where the Stars Belong
7. Intrepid
8. Intrepid-PH
9. COLD-i
10. The Woods
11. Fire
12. Metatron
13. Envoi
14. Projections (Rchetype Mix)

Glass Kites

Mona — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:01:02 +0000

Glass Kite‘s self-titled debut album rebels in it’s own alternative rock genre as it surprises the eager listeners with electronic, cinematic, and experimental musings.

Based in Vancouver, B.C., Glass Kites is a five-piece progressive rock band composed of Leon Feldman (vox/guitar/electronics), Nate Drobner (bass/keyboards), Curt Henderson (guitar), Daryn Cassie (keyboards/electronics), and Duncan Truter (drums).

The beat drops in Terra, a hefty progressive dream piece with layers over layers of guitars and keys. The band’s unique brand of atmospheric music is encapsulated in this opening piece.

The Body follows up with an explosion of experimental sounds slowly building into a crescendo of rapid beats and playful keyboard arrangement. Leon Feldman’s voice is pleasurable to listen to, it is amazing how it blends well with the melody and does not overpower the whole track.

In Soothsayer, the�band�offers another approach in post rock as ambient vocals is mixed with playful strings and electronic tunes. The track has a catchy beat that wraps the piece with a certain kind of positive, dance-inducing energy.

Slowly (Home) ends the collection with a slow, sexy tune. Once again, Feldman’s vocals gives justice to the whole ambient arrangement. Press play, close your eyes, and let this soothing track conclude this pleasurable listening experience.

With this debut album, Glass Kites has marked their spot on the game and will surely attract steady followers. Their music reminds you that with creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, a genre can continually grow.