Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Ami Saraiya - Archaeologist
Ami SaraiyaArchaeologist
Label: Self Released
Sultry musical temptations shudder and delight throughout this deep and dreamy gypsy diatribe. Buffeted about on lilting waltzes bring forth a grand display of vocal and rhythmic variety from then and now as well as here and there.
• Ami Saraiya WebsiteRob Swift - The Architecht
Rob SwiftThe Architecht
Label: Ipecac Records
Quirky and jerky electronics incorporating elements flung far from most current norms. Divergently texturized by the two rapped vocal tracks; the rest of the release captures dynamics and mood from classical music samples to lead us on a unique electronic journey.
• Rob Swift Website • Rob Swift WikiSharon Shannon - Saints & Scoundrels
Sharon ShannonSaints & Scoundrels
Label: The Daisy Label
A goodly smattering of Irish, Celtic and Cajun musical reflections show off the charm, versatility and capabilities of this multi-platinum award-winning accordion player. She is joined by a bevy of guests (way too many to list!) which broaden the allure and personality of this release to a certain point of irresistibility.
• Sharon Shannon Website • Sharon Shannon WikiSora - Heartwood
SoraHeartwood
Label: Corvid Media
Soothing and refreshing Celtic music spearheaded by this traditionally styled vocalist. Her voice twinkles with delicate splashes of vibrato amidst the lushly melodic atmospheres that bloom from the emotional tales told as the panorama of instruments unfolds.
• Sora Website • Sora FacebookCarmen Souza - Protegid
Carmen SouzaProtegid
Label: Galileo Music
Curiously comfortable musical flirtations conjoining the surprising influences of West Africa’s Cape Verde with contemporary vigor and vision. The lyrics may be in Creole but her dextrous vocals dance with effortless accompaniment to the jazzy rhythms spiced with Arabic, Polish, Euro and African injections.
• Carmen Souza FacebookShye Ben Tzur - Shoshan
Shye Ben TzurShoshan
Label: EarthSynch
Shye ben Tzur is a Hebrew Qawwali singer that has been busy cultivating mystical experiences into contemporary songs. “Shoshan” is a successful experiment employing Hebrew poetry with Flamenco guitars, plus soaring Rajastan vocals in addition to the flavorful Indian and Afro rhythms. The music sways from trance to ecstatic while retaining its open awareness and devotional nature.
• Shye Ben Tzur Facebook • Shye Ben Tzur WikiOne Man Collective - Soul Product
One Man CollectiveSoul Product
Label:
OMC is the brainchild of Johan Sandqvist. Born in Sweden, but transplanted to LA, he brings us an EP of bubbly dreamy soundscapes flowing with cascades of electronic mysteries and marvels.
• One Man Collective Website • One Man Collective FacebookSystema Solar - System Solar
Systema SolarSystem Solar
Label: Chusma Records
These guys throw down when they party in Columbia. Colliding a countless number of influences, ranging from scratch and hip hop, to dance, to spacey electronica with Afro-Columbian and Latin traditions, makes for an album full of surprises and rhythmic diversity. Taking time to be visually colorful and striking is part of their charm. Live, they present a powerful well rounded and innovative experience. (9)
• Systema Solar WebsiteScythia - ….Of War
Scythia….Of War
Label: Scythia
Do you like your metal folky? How about with a dash of violin or keyboards? Maybe some gothic overtones? This adventurous and progressive Canadian outfit enjoys galloping metal grooves along side classically constructed folk passages to arrive at a well sculpted destination. The songs are all available at their site on a ‘“pay what you want”’ basis, so everybody wins.
• Scythia Website • Scythia Facebook • Scythia WikiBig Swede - BS in Da Club
Big SwedeBS in Da Club
Label:
A double disc dose of well motivated and well blended house, Euro, and trance music from Grammy nominated DJ/composer/producer/engineer/multi-instrumentalist Stefan “Big Swede” Svenson. The throbbing beats are expertly matched with some great samples for an effective aural assault. (8)
• Big Swede WebsiteSonia Brex - Naif
Sonia BrexNaif
Label: Piranha Records
Although classically trained at an Italian conservatory, she transplanted to Berlin and transformed her appeal into a delightful electro-ethno-pop filled with an erratic, eclectic and entertaining energy inspired by her home that spins into kitchy flashes of fun with an upbeat edge.
• Sonia Brex Website • Sonia Brex FacebookEasy Star All Stars - First Light
Easy Star All StarsFirst Light
Label: Easy Star Records
Contemporary reggae enunciated with a big active sound and a nice variety within the genre. You may remember Easy Star from their highly success Dub Side versions of Sgt Peppers, Dark Side Of The Moon and Ok Computerhead. Here they show off their own compositions with flair, pizzazz, and determination.
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