Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Samite Mulondo - Trust
Samite MulondoTrust
Label: Musicians for World Harmony
A world-famous humanitarian and musician who plays flute and kalimba, Samite presents us with a charming platitude of bright and flowing instrumental melodies born from East African roots. Beyond this, Samite has dedicated his life to helping others through music. In 2002 he founded Musicians for World Harmony, a non-profit organization that sends musicians and instruments to poverty stricken parts of Africa. Bravo!
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District 97The Trouble With Machines
Label: Laser's Edge
What a treat! Fronted by 2007 American Idol Top 10 Female Finalist, Leslie Hunt, this extremely melodic and concise prog rock band from Chicago has drawn musical accolades for their adventurous instrumentation and passionate delivery. If you are looking for an excellent contemporary dose of prog fronted by outstanding female vocals, look no further!
• District 97 Website • District 97 FacebookDynohunter - Techtonic Drift
DynohunterTechtonic Drift
Label: self
Uniting the conventional DJ performance with a live band has been the ticket to success for a new wave of livetronica musicians, and this Boulder based power trio plans to be a force to be reckoned with in this realm of versatility and innovation. Gotta love that Coloradotronica sound!
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Guano PadanoTwo (2)
Label: Ipecac Records
If you happened to be trapped in a spaghetti Western being filmed by Fellini or Coppola, this may very well be the soundtrack. Surf, jazz, country, folk, blues and attitude fill the songs with ambience, emotion and dynamics. Guest vocals from Mike Patton.
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TherionLes Fleurs Du Mal
Label: End Of The Light
Over-the-top orchestral metal has never sounded so good! Formed in the late 80s as a death metal band, this Swedish outfit has survived a bevy of member changes to produce this opus of intense and well-executed orchestral metal of the highest order, and once again redefining the genre. Bravo!
• Therion Website • Therion Facebook • Therion WikiSuicidal Tendencies - Thirteen (13)
Suicidal TendenciesThirteen (13)
Label: Suicidal Records
Wow! Mike Muir is still making music! After a 13 year haitus, ST comes back with a heavy-hitting album filled with what they are known for: blistering. thrashing punk with some great funky interludes filled with the irascible wit and wisdom of Mike Muir.
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Bombay Dub OrchestraTales From The Grand Bazaar
Label: Six Degrees
Inspired by stories that traders and denizens of the cafes and stalls of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul have been telling since it was established in 1461, this release matches beautiful and entrancing multi-ethnic rhythms with cool dub and electronica in a dynamic soundtrack environment. Recorded in Jamaica, Turkey, India, US and UK, the myriad of global inflections and nuances will have you conjuring your own stories of grand adventuring.
• Bombay Dub Orchestra Website • Bombay Dub Orchestra Facebook • Bombay Dub Orchestra WikiHypnagog - Thematic Mathematics
HypnagogThematic Mathematics
Label: Kinematic Records
Swirling together a wide swath of well-thought-out electronica, from glitch to trance, progressive to psychedelic, dreamscapes to breakbeats, as well as flirting with many others, Melbourne based Hypnagog, aka Felix Greenlees, gives us a lot to choose from on this adventurous and dynamic release. On his own Kinematic Records too!
• Hypnagog Website • Hypnagog FacebookWildlight - The Tide
WildlightThe Tide
Label: Jumpsuit Records
Few releases have the magic that is found within the delicate interplay between the combined efforts of Ayla Nereo and David Sugalski (The Polish Ambassador). You will find your mind dancing effortlessly on the dreamy floating folky vocals of Nereo while Sugalski pushes polished downtempo beats into your consciousness. Simple yet breathtaking.
• Wildlight Website • Wildlight FacebookThriftworks - Red Jaguar
ThriftworksRed Jaguar
Label: Thriftworks Music
Delicate intricacies and darkened glitches carry the listener through a bleak yet bustling aural fantasy of experimental electronica. Haunting melodies contort into glistening rhythms and distorted associations adjust into a sinister ambiance before launching into an unforeseen eruption of snitter traps and rapscallion ruckuses.
• Thriftworks Website • Thriftworks Facebook • Thriftworks WikiTikki Masala - Jīvasūvarī
Tikki MasalaJīvasūvarī
Label: Masala Records
Much like the deep flavors exhibited by the sauce that inspired the band name, this psychedelic candescence of hypnotic ethnic electronica is infused with classical Indian instruments including Sitar, Tabla, Santoor, Sarod, Flute, Tanpura, and Harmonium. Jīvasūvarī means to bring forth a living child in Sanskrit and this release which is activated by contemporary beat magic and underplayed by authentic Indian classical music is viewed as the birth card of the creators beautiful child. What a dish! (10)
• Tikki Masala FacebookCosmic Touch - Linked to the Essence
Cosmic TouchLinked to the Essence
Label: Visionary Shamanics
Embark upon a deep feeling shamanic voyage of mystical basslines and organic rhythms. Drinking in this mind altering hypnotic musical elixir allows one to peek into a forgotten realm of delightful deliriums that this Finnish artist found amidst his unforgiving winter.
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