Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Polish Ambassador - Dreaming of an Old Tomorrow
Polish AmbassadorDreaming of an Old Tomorrow
Label: Jumpsuit Records
The world’s funkiest diplomat is back with 14 new tracks to feast your ears on! Welcoming nearly as many guest musicians as tracks, this release continues his vision of mixing conscious hip hop and earth aware lyrics with downtempo electronica in the sweetest ways imaginable. Also available is an instrumental version of this same album for twice the listening pleasure. As always, a significant portion of music, merch and show proceeds goes to support www.ActionDays.us, his community action Non-Profit. Go Polish!
• The Polish Ambassador Website • The Polish Ambassador Facebook • The Polish Ambassador WikiPlanewalker - Planes of Consciousness
PlanewalkerPlanes of Consciousness
Label: Street Ritual
Weaving mystical rhythms and sacred invocations into tribal electronica propels this journey of higher ‘Planes of Consciousness’. Displaying great production and a diverse eclectic otherworldly musical perspective complete with deep bass lines and an occasional mantra are what create the need for repeated plays.
• Planewalker Website • Planewalker FacebookPogo - Ascend
PogoAscend
Label: Self Released
Our social media filled lives are filled with snippets and samples, but few utilize them the way that Pogo (aka Nick Bertke) does. His work is highly sought after and viewed (well over 100 million views on YouTube). Ascend continues his legacy with 14 tracks of catchy, kitschy, creative creations that expound upon his already amazing vision.
• Pogo Website • Pogo Facebook • Pogo WikiPapadosio - Content Coma
PapadosioContent Coma
Label: Self Released
This Asheville, NC band offered forth 30 ideas were coalesced utilizing an online collaborative platform (Spice) into what would become the diverse 12 track content of this musical commentary about our dependence on technology. Recording in a professional recording studio created high quality production while spotlighting the talents of each individual musician, whether they spin tales of mellow psychedelia, indie psych rock, ambient instrumental jams or poignant pokes and jibes. Catch Papadosio at the Majestic Theatre on 11/3 with Evanoff
• Papadosio Website • Papadosio FacebookTwenty One Pilots - Trench
Twenty One PilotsTrench
Label: Fueled By Ramen
Bands with 2 billion+ hit videos are hard to ignore. That being said, this groups bizarre yet amazingly attractive conflagration of alt rock, hip hop, metal, and singer songwriter swings are often as confounding as they are comforting. But it works! Trench definitely captures their signature sound and approach, but simply isn’t quite as high strung as prior releases. It is still lyrically provoking though and offers a bunch of great songs and potential mega hits.
• Twenty One Pilots Website • Twenty One Pilots Facebook • Twenty One Pilots WikiPoranguí - Poranguí
PoranguíPoranguí
Label: Sol Creation Records
The red rocks of Sedona, AZ hold space for the musician, healer and creative spirit known as Porangui. He was cross culturally raised between Brazil, Mexico, and the Southwestern United States before training in ethnomusicology at Duke University, so his music draws from all of these. Poranguí’s signature World Soul style is created by using analogue hardware loopers, fx pedals, indigenous instruments and his voice to create mystical soundscapes capable of transporting listeners across space and time to a place of healing.
• Poranguí Website • Poranguí FacebookArt Paul Schlosser & Frankie Pobar Lay - Cartoons
Art Paul Schlosser & Frankie Pobar LayCartoons
Label: Art Paul Schlosser
Art Paul Schlosser is one of Madison’s most prolific musical street buskers. On this round of tunes, with the help of Frankie Pobar Lay, he focuses on songs about cars. Production values aren’t great and most songs were recorded live, but each CD cover is a one of a kind artwork by Art Paul himself. My song favorites are “Banksy Graffiti My Car”, “I Left My Phone In My Car” and “Let’s Make Taco Trucks Great Again.” For a tip and a smile he’s sure to play your favorite next time you see him.
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