Category Archives: Electronic

SONG OF THE DAY Nearly God – Poems

Posted on February 17, 2019 by

Melody Maker once declared that “Tricky can never be overlooked. He’s (literally) incomparable, and he’s necessary.”   His 1995 debut album Maxinquaye is testament to that statement as far as I’m concerned and is a timeless album I’ll always be glad to own. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY R.L. Burnside – Jumper on the Line

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

….there’s nothing like a bit of blues magic from the man: Robert Lee Burnside….

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SONG OF THE DAY Barbatuques – Baiana

Posted on July 20, 2018 by

Brazilian record label Selva Discos was created by Millos Kaiser & Augusto Olivani (aka Selvagem) with the aim of unearthing overlooked and forgotten Brazilian music. Currently the label have been releasing a series of reissued singles and in their forth instalment … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Te’Amir – Habesha

Posted on June 27, 2018 by

Today’s instrumental offering is a true stunner!  Shimmering, bright and wholly enlightening, Habesha is the first single from the LA-based producer and musician, Te’ Amir’s forthcoming record.  Translating into an alternative name given to the Abyssinian people who inhabit the Horn of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Arp – Nzuku

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

“Like the zebra, Georgopoulos’ latest album revels in contrast / duality – Naturalistic + alien. Urban + rural. Calm + unsettling. Lucid + mysterious. Bold simplicity + fiendish complexity. The result is a portal to a more curious world that … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Elite Beat – Nook Lyfe

Posted on June 5, 2018 by

Elite Beat are an experimental 6-piece from Portland whose sound is inspired by music from around the globe! Coming together nearly a decade ago, Elite Beat have perfected the art of creating a live sound that is heavily based on rhythm…and, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Accü – Did You Count Your Eyes?

Posted on May 29, 2018 by

A heady fusion of psych and electronica defines the sound of the half Dutch, half Welsh artist, Accü’s debut single.  Did You Count Your Eyes? released last Friday and is to be the first track from her forthcoming album which is due … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Andrea Benini – El Guerrero

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

Anything drum orientated and rhythm-based is going to attract my attention, there’s no doubt about that…and, fortunately for me, today’s discovery just happens to be a gorgeous percussive-orientated composition that blends old traditions with modern beats. Producer, composer and percussionist/drummer … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Franck Biyong – Fai Mbuh

Posted on April 19, 2018 by

“We were booked to perform at this outdoor festival in Orleans and as we were about to depart from Paris, our percussionist still was nowhere to be found. We eventually had to travel without him, as we couldn’t afford to … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Rodion GA. – Ore

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

Born in late 70’s and early 80’s Romania, Rodion Ladislau Rosca and his band Rodion G.A. were a pioneering rock-based outfit who were merging and experimenting with the sounds of electronic music, psychedelics, and progressive rock.  Decades later and after years … Continue reading →

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