Govinda - Sound Sutras (Intent City)
Sometimes artists release new material that strays from their past. Perhaps it’s because these artists feel compelled to push across other styles and genres in an effort to help grow musically. For others, a sound may be so unique that there is no need to move away from a good thing. Govinda (aka Shane O Madden), has instead taken the time to enrich his style with each release. The combination of world instruments and vocals united with expansive electronica is his signature, and on his new release, Sound Sutras, he continues to take his time and explore all the corners, nooks, and crannies of his familiar sound. But don’t tag Sound Sutras as a carbon copy of Worlds Within. Read more »
The Supreme Beings of Leisure - 11i (Rykodisc)
Do you ever sense the same nostalgia when listening to new music that you might about your own family history? Do you ever find yourself mapping out a musical family tree to get an understanding of the relationships between artists? Well, maybe not, but maybe you should. For the Los Angeles electronic music scene, you need to take a course in genealogy just to follow all of the divorces and marriages that have occurred. Read more »
Illkinski - Let’s Zoom In (Silvery)
Illkinski is an East London based duo that is clearly dominated by a desire to explore creative beats. On “Let’s Zoom In”, Illkinski walk their music down a path of electronic percussive work that’s propelled by experimentation, at times informed by “world” instrumentation. At other times they combine fragments of different styles to create something entirely new. One thing that remains consistent throughout Let’s Zoom In (Silvery) is a devotion to diversity. Read more »
Keston & Westdal - One Day to Save All Life (Unearthed)
Winter always provides a unique opportunity to view the world around you. As the layers of snow accumulate, the landscape drastically changes. The sun bows down to the horizon and creates unique colors that make the mind wander and marvel. It seems appropriate that Keston & Westdal would release their new full length album in the dead of winter. On One Day to Save All Life (Unearthed), Keston & Westdal have transformed their sound and created just the right addition for the season to help add another layer of chill. Only this chilled out addition to your world doesn’t require a jacket. But, it is sure to provide a sound that will also make your mind wander and marvel. Read more »
Rubba J - Off Pressure (Unsigned)
A name like Rubba J rings with a kind of familiarity we’ve known from so many hip hop stars like P Diddy, Run DMC, or Jay-Z, however, Rubba J’s music transports his sound to a destination that couldn’t be farther from their style. In fact, Rubba J hails from Belgium where he is officially known by his true name, Jan Costermans. Jan has worked under several aliases including Mayaku, where he explores various flavors of House. On Off Pressure, Jan steps over to the world of downtempo as Rubba J and proves that his name shouldn’t be mistaken for anything else than his funk-inspired electronic downbeats. Read more »
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