Clara Moto – Polyamour

March 2nd, 2010  |  by jason grishkoff  |  published in electronica, female vocalists, progressive house, techno  |  2 comments

Rephlektor Inkorporated just sent me an album that would typically never make it on my playlist: the vocals, provided by Mimu, aren’t as strong as one would expect with such a minimal techno/house background. They also aren’t as cute as I was hoping. None of that matters, though, because the bass kills. Produced by Austrian electronic artist Clara Moto (whose background, surprisingly, is in jazz and classical-piano) Polyamour provides a clean electronic listening experience with excellent production and breadth. Not only will this make my playlist, it’s making it on the site.

Foxdye – M4g1c47 G71mm3r1ng R41nb0w

February 17th, 2010  |  by taylor fife  |  published in dubstep, electronica  |  3 comments

The major flaw of this album is that it has little value outside of its humor. The songs don’t lend themselves well to the dance floor or as background music, and their technical merit isn’t exactly breathtaking. The best satire strives to be much more than a silly over-the-top reproduction of that at which it pokes fun. This album is more “Scary Movie” than it is “Scream;” it loudly proclaims itself to be a comedy by taking every irritating cliché and ratcheting it up a few notches, rather than taking a more subtle, and ultimately more devastating, method of attack.

Another Electronic Musician – States of Space

February 6th, 2010  |  by taylor fife  |  published in electronica  |  3 comments

So is he or isn’t he? I’ve found it generally bothersome that Jase Rex’s curious moniker seems to demand that reviewers and promoters
passionately proclaim that, in fact (and often in less-than-clever wordplay), he is NOT merely another electronic musician. Perhaps then, it’s just been out of spite that I’ve never found Another Electronic Musician (or AEM) to be particularly exceptional.

The Title Sequence – Lovers (Exclusive)

December 15th, 2009  |  by Jess Alatorre  |  published in acoustic, electronica, folk, indie rock  |  3 comments

Here’s an instant hook: if you like Kings of Convenience, you’re bound to be sold on The Title Sequence. The debut single, Lovers is now available and boy does it bode well for what’s to come. Friends since childhood, David Bailey and Nick Crofts, formerly known as the sound of bailey, have switched their name to the title sequence. Together, these two lads are making beautiful music.

Four Tet – Love Cry

November 17th, 2009  |  by jason grishkoff  |  published in electronica, progressive house, techno

Four Tet has returned with not only news of a new 12″, but also with a lovely 9 minute lead single entitled Love Cry, from January 25th’s There Is Love In You. It’s a repetitive, and at times quite glitchy record, taking elements of his work with Burial and mixing them all down into a semi-ambient, underground dance record.

gui boratto – take my breath away

October 13th, 2009  |  by taylor fife  |  published in electronica, progressive house, techno  |  4 comments

The entire album does seem to be soaked in a (hopefully) self-aware kitsch aesthetic. The melodies almost feel too catchy at times, the sounds are sometimes slightly too unreal, and whiffs of Sega Genesis theme songs slip in on occasion. But I suppose when your album shares its name with a single from the days of hairspray and acid wash, a little cheese is to be expected.

teengirl fantasy – t g i f

October 10th, 2009  |  by holly wang  |  published in ambient, electronic, electronica

what i love about teengirl fantasy’s music is that it is ambient but it doesn’t make me fall asleep. there is an upbeat quality about it, and their low-fi recordings don’t sound half bad, almost intentional. and although this isn’t the most typical mainstream indie-pop, it’s an easy listen.

mochipet – bunnies and muffins

September 2nd, 2009  |  by camden andrews  |  published in electronic, electronica, instrumental, house

The music is bright and the beats are anything but formulaic, making for a pleasantly cerebral head-trip. This is a great introduction to the skeptics of electronic music looking to get past the typical “oom tss oom tss” repetition, but is a great listen for even veteran electronic music fans looking for something mellow and uplifting.