Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

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Dub Trio - Another Sound Is Dying

Dub Trio - Another Sound Is Dying

Dub Trio
Another Sound Is Dying
Label: Ipecac Recordings

Swirling metal, reggae, dub, jazz and a sphincter load of talent together with unscrupulous sounds in an elevator shaft of musical potential that also swings the fulcrum of nefarious fanaticism to produce outlandish yet cohesive results in a Melvins kinda way.

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Dead Child - Attack

Dead Child - Attack

Dead Child
Attack
Label: Touch and Go/Quarterstick Records

grooves of doom take flight from their terse, rudimentary beginnings and find fertile ground as the tonalities grow darker and more aggressive. Clean bad boy vocals spice the palette.

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Dengue Fever - Venus On Earth

Dengue Fever - Venus On Earth

Dengue Fever
Venus On Earth
Label: M80 Music

Have you been searching for 60’s retro Cambodian pop rock with a psychedelic slur and female vocals? Then look no further than this flamboyant Los Angeles-based group to fulfill your need!

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Devil's Slingshot - Clinophobia

Devil's Slingshot - Clinophobia

Devil's Slingshot
Clinophobia
Label: Mascot Records

A breathtaking Super-Trio comprised of musical luminaries Tony MacAlpine, Billy Sheehan and Virgil Donail. As one would expect, they flex there impressive technical wizardry and musical prowess throughout this instrumental release with style, finesse and maturity.


Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks - Tangled Tales

Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks - Tangled Tales

Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks
Tangled Tales
Label: Surfdog Records

This influential and enduring song writer hosts guests a plenty on these12 tracks of clever toe tapping and insightful lazy Americana with a jazzy, country western tilt and swingin’ swagger.

SEE LIVE 5/14 at Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee; 5/15 at Majestic Theater in Madison, WI; 5/16 Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis

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Deuter - Atmospheres

Deuter - Atmospheres

Deuter
Atmospheres
Label: New Earth Records

Taming the wilds of your mind so that inner healing can occur, on this release Deuter harnesses impressionistic piano to fill but not overfill the musical space. Another in his line of excellent massage, Reiki or meditation CDs, the songs here contain a carefully measured harmonic blanket of sound and result in a cosmic blissful state.


Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam - Coming Up For Air

Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam - Coming Up For Air

Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam
Coming Up For Air
Label: Blix Street Records

Possessing all the trappings of “The Next Big Thing” including a big name producer (Peter Frampton), slots at a load of summer festivals, and a substantial amount of raw talent, this 22 year old British blues pop guitarist from the Isle of Man is on the fast track to achieving his goal.

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Darkest Hour - Eternal Return

Darkest Hour - Eternal Return

Darkest Hour
Eternal Return
Label: Victory Records

Rolling and thundering melodic metal with a fair amount of technical wizardry ta boot! Born in the mid 90s, the band was among the first to combine their American hardcore/punk fury with the Swedish death metal sound and is the lineage that still propels their music.

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Dope Stars Inc - 21st Century Slave

Dope Stars Inc - 21st Century Slave

Dope Stars Inc
21st Century Slave
Label: Metropolis Records

Integrating the enthusiasm and darker electronica imagery of the cyberpunk movement with their overt fascination of vampires while lyrically railing against societies evils and hidden agendas in an anthemic fashion bodes well for this industrious industrial metal force.

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Dujalu - Dujalu

Dujalu - Dujalu

Dujalu
Dujalu
Label: Self Released

Part English, part Australian and part Ecuadorian, this Wisconsin trio has corralled their various backgrounds to birth a raw and emotive musical force empowered by spirited female vocals in the context of a supercharged acoustic underbelly sprouted with unexpected rhythms and textures.


Dunkelbunt - Raindrops &  Elephants

Dunkelbunt - Raindrops &  Elephants

Dunkelbunt
Raindrops &  Elephants
Label: Piranha Records

Constructing a fervent yet asymmetric upswing of global rhythms into a calliope of contemporary stylings, this intoxicating brew of Klezmer, reggae, jazz, funk, dub, and electronica has been finessed into an audio jungle of delight and satisfaction.

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Disco Biscuits - Planet Anthem

Disco Biscuits - Planet Anthem

Disco Biscuits
Planet Anthem
Label: SCI Fidelity/Diamond Riggs

Too many avenues of experimentation and guest musicians water down the overall appeal of this release for me. Their usual amazing jamtronica thrust still feeds familiar aspects but their revisioning here also splinters the output into other frontiers of varying success. Doubtlessly still a great live show though.

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