Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
The Werks - Inside A Dream
The WerksInside A Dream
Label: The Werks
Psychedelic shredding flows into jamming dance rhythms before being hopping up with a slap bass flurry and ear bending harmony vocals on the newest (and greatest) release from The Werks. This Ohio based quartet harnesses their technical prowess in ways hereto before un-assembled, allowing them to deliver a blissful transformational swipe across the musical spectrum. The dream is alive and they are appearing LIVE 3/11 at High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI and 3/12 at Miramar Theater in Milwaukee, WI.
• The The Werks Website • The The Werks Facebook • The The Werks WikiDavid Starfire - Karuna
David StarfireKaruna
Label: Amrita Recordings
An entrancing and beautiful blending of traditional world rhythms into electronic compositions from world-renowned electro-fusion producer/DJ David Starfire. This exciting high consciousness release offers an extensive and diverse list of featured artists coming together for a purpose. All profits from this release (which also boasts Android Jones album art) go towards education programs for Burmese refugees.
• David Starfire Website • David Starfire Facebook • David Starfire WikiGovinda - Decadence
GovindaDecadence
Label: Gravitas Recordings
Harvesting wonderful middle-eastern influences and spinning them into hypnotizing electronic driven compositions is what Austin based producer Govinda (aka Shane Madden) is a master at. Here he also incorporates a variety of live instruments and occasional vocals into the fluid mosaic mix of glitchy trance treats, creating an indelible delight for your senses.
• Govinda Website • Govinda FacebookPolish Ambassador - Dreaming of an Old Tomorrow
Polish AmbassadorDreaming of an Old Tomorrow
Label: Jumpsuit Records
The world’s funkiest diplomat is back with 14 new tracks to feast your ears on! Welcoming nearly as many guest musicians as tracks, this release continues his vision of mixing conscious hip hop and earth aware lyrics with downtempo electronica in the sweetest ways imaginable. Also available is an instrumental version of this same album for twice the listening pleasure. As always, a significant portion of music, merch and show proceeds goes to support www.ActionDays.us, his community action Non-Profit. Go Polish!
• The Polish Ambassador Website • The Polish Ambassador Facebook • The Polish Ambassador WikiSupersillyus - Charade
SupersillyusCharade
Label: Gravitas Recordings
Supersillyus is your new found guide down a six track road titled “Charade.” This pilgrimage into a strange, eclectic and curious realm of psychedelic electronica is woven with alluring melodies and ambient seductions, highlighted by haunting rhythms and a few choicly spun vocals. Filled with simple to complex influences crossing numerous genres, this auric storytelling is as welcoming in you headphones as on the dance floor, if you are brave enough to explore these dimensions of wonder and intrigue.
• Supersillyus Website • Supersillyus FacebookGlobular - Holobiont
GlobularHolobiont
Label: https://globular.bandcamp.com/
Multiple layers of ethnically influenced electronic psychedelic exploration results in constant delights and discoveries even after numerous listens. As for the title, a holobiont is defined as the host plus of all its microbial symbionts, including transient and stable members, which equates to us all being a holoboint on some level. But what does holoboint music sound like? Find out and be delighted!
• Globular Website • Globular FacebookNahko and Medicine for the People - Hoka
Nahko and Medicine for the PeopleHoka
Label: SideOneDummy Records
Destined to be the soundtrack of my summer, this landmark 19 track musical journey wrangles numerous genres and approaches to produce a stunning selection of anthems, ballads, raps, and invocations, that are highlighted with deep emotions, intense trauma, extreme sensitivity, Native American chants, and “radical” heartfelt ideals that Nahko and crew have forged into one of the strongest releases in recent memory. By adding trumpet and violin to the lineup, MFTP have jumped to a new level of attainability and tonal dynamics.
• Nahko and Medicine for the People Website • Nahko and Medicine for the People Facebook • Nahko and Medicine for the People WikiSkydyed - A Quantum Dream
SkydyedA Quantum Dream
Label: Skydyed Music
This vibrant Colorado trio draws on rock, funk, and jazz roots to create a diverse and dynamic sound that weaves together organic live drums, bass and guitar with cutting edge electronic production. Delectably dancey and festival friendly this release brings an upwardly element to their play and interplay.
• Skydyed Website • Skydyed FacebookBones Jugs - Don’t Waste A Drop
Bones JugsDon’t Waste A Drop
Label: Bones Jugs
BONES JUGS
Don’t Waste a Drop
(Bones Jugs)
I didn’t know this was an option! Is this Looney Tunes on acid or a 21st century jug band? Horns, honkers, kazoos, banjos, and incredible xylophone are paired with stand up bass, fiddle, guitar, and drums to create an awesome, quirky and unsuspectingly unique combination of dixieland, jugband, ragtime and farcical imagination.
Big Gigantic - Brighter Future
Big GiganticBrighter Future
Label: Big Gigantic
Fantastic funky grooves and ass kicking saxophone bolstered electronica are trademarks of this Denver based superstar duo and this is no exception. This time though, they bring aboard a number of mostly vocal contributors to create a more sophisticated and multifaceted approach to their overall sound, while still managing to bring the party.
• Big Gigantic Website • Big Gigantic Facebook • Big Gigantic WikiBones Jugs - Don’t Waste A Drop
Bones JugsDon’t Waste A Drop
Label: Bones Jugs
I didn’t know this was an option! Is this Looney Tunes on acid or a 21st century jug band? Horns, honkers, kazoos, banjos, and incredible xylophone are paired with stand up bass, fiddle, guitar, and drums to create an awesome, quirky and unsuspectingly unique combination of dixieland, jugband, ragtime and farcical imagination.
• Bones Jugs Website • Bones Jugs 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.
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