Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Primitive Culture - Fantasy
Primitive CultureFantasy
Label: Hechtic Records
Seasoned musicians currently from Madison power up a full platter of spunky funky blues with happening horns and tasty guitar tribulations. The compositions are further cross pollinated with reggae grooves and multicultural vibrations.
• Primitive Culture WebsiteMike Patton - Mondo Cane
Mike PattonMondo Cane
Label: Ipecac Recordings
Continuing to push limits, this incredible vocalist who has fronted numerous bands (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, etc) and co-started the Ipecac Record label, finds himself embedded in the midst of an impressive 20 piece orchestra plying his oral delights in Italian. Experimental yet fun, upbeat, cohesive and quite listenable.
• Mike Patton Website • Mike Patton WikiPrizzy Prizzy Please - Chroma Cannon
Prizzy Prizzy PleaseChroma Cannon
Label: Joyful Noise Recordings
Edgy caterwauling punk n roll concoctions from Chicago enhanced with saxophone, grit, humor, and consternation. The raucous and raspy vocals fuel the brimstone and forthright intensity blasted through their song melodies and overall presentation.
• Prizzy Prizzy Please FacebookBrian Posehn - Fart and Weiner Jokes
Brian PosehnFart and Weiner Jokes
Label: Relaps Records
A quirky comedy album covering diverse and morose topics ranging from metal music, video games and low self esteem to porn, pot and much more. He is billed as ‘The Slayer of Comedy” so go ahead and laugh your metal asses off!
• Brian Posehn Website • Brian Posehn Facebook • Brian Posehn WikiThe Pints - First Round
The PintsFirst Round
Label: Self Released
Having played around the Madison area for several years, this jiggy Irish and Celtic loving septet brandishes 13 traditional ditties infused with their own dynamic flings and spills. Don’t forget your dancing shoes, kilt and designated driver!
• The The Pints WebsitePutumayo Presents - Rumba Mambo Cha Cha Cha!
Putumayo PresentsRumba Mambo Cha Cha Cha!
Label: Putumayo World Music
Get out your dancing shoes and get ready to strut your stuff! This time around, Putumayo brings us 10 tracks by 10 different artists descended from the Cuban family tree to celebrate the increasing popularity of traditional Latin dancing music and show off their universal appeal.
• Putumayo Presents WebsiteVarious Artists - Putumayo Presents World Christmas Party
Various ArtistsPutumayo Presents World Christmas Party
Label: Putumayo World Music
Here’s a no-brainer. Twelve light hearted Christmas songs done with a global slant, giving you a chance to hear some seasonal music without it being the same old holiday musical drivel you have heard nearly a billion times. From Jamaica to Cape Verde, they wish you a Merry Christmas.
• Various Artists Website • Various Artists WikiBrendan Perry - The Ark
Brendan PerryThe Ark
Label: Cooking Vinyl
When Dead Can Dance danced no more, the musical world was an emptier place. But there is hope once again. This key former Dead Can Dance member has unleashed a truly solo effort. He played every instrument, wrote all the lyrics, and recorded The Ark in his own amazing studio in Ireland. The result is a wonderfully haunting and dreamy gothic synth-scape, blissed by Perry’s compelling lyrics and stunning vocals.
• Brendan Perry Website • Brendan Perry Facebook • Brendan Perry WikiPickpocket Ensemble - Memory
Pickpocket EnsembleMemory
Label: Odd Shaped Case
Approaching folk music from an urban acoustic perspective, weaving in time worn subtleties and nuances of world café, while managing to engage the listener fully with a depth and perspective all their own.
• The Pickpocket Ensemble Website • The Pickpocket Ensemble FacebookVarious Artists - Putumayo Presents Bossa Nova Around The World
Various ArtistsPutumayo Presents Bossa Nova Around The World
Label: Putumayo Records
Bringing some heat and passion into the cold part of the year for the Northern Hemisphere, we are treated to 12 toe-tapping Bossa Nova tracks from Brazil, France, Norway, South Korea, Serbia, and beyond. They show off the global appeal and popularity for a sound that started in Brazil in the late 1950s.
• Various Artists WebsitePanjoma - Panjoma: Trixter God
PanjomaPanjoma: Trixter God
Label: Wonderlust Discs and Digital/ GRID Discs
Pulsing through the dimensions of industrial obliqueness, while elsewhere traipsing through a delirious version of synthpop and it’s affectionate afterbirth, affords the room to spend time congealing in the psycho lounge. Currently a trio and formerly ‘Happy Panjoma,’ this Austin outfit is able to ease the rebellious spirits with plush beats and floaty female vocals.
• Panjoma Website • Panjoma FacebookPaper Diamond - Levitate
Paper DiamondLevitate
Label: Pretty Lights Music
Paper Diamond is Colorado producer Alex B. While expanding the Pretty Lights empire, this release comes to us without samples but with a funky, spunky flair unique to this release. Spacey synthesizers drive the sweet melodies and catchy grooves. This one has that magic touch.
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