Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
One Man Collective - Soul Product
One Man CollectiveSoul Product
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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 FacebookRobert Massaro - Natural Magic
Robert MassaroNatural Magic
Label: Lightning Child
The musical magic displayed here taunts the riddles of nature, and it’s forces through abstract classical compositions in an effort to teach us about ecology and potential self preservation. Mysterious and beautiful, while haunting and perplexing, these experiments delve into a variety of world and etheric patterns, benefitting from the companion video.
• Robert Massaro FacebookTitan - Sweet Dreams
TitanSweet Dreams
Label: Relapse Records
Keyboards unabashedly take the forefront of this psychedelic prog-metal experience. Expanses of whirling grooves hook the listener with a demanding intensity that is unfurled with each breathtaking riff and blast.
Big Swede - BS in Da Club
Big SwedeBS in Da Club
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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 WebsiteCee-Lo Green - The Ladykiller
Cee-Lo GreenThe Ladykiller
Label: Elektra/Asylum
Cee-Lo Green has become a musical hero of mine. His style, talent, and incredibly smooth voice stand out from all others. As the vocalist for the amazing Gnarls Barkley, he caught my attention. Now in solo form, he delivers a smashing release containing the infectious viral hit “Fuck You” (and the censored version “Forget You”) which has received millions of hits on YouTube. The remainder of the album shines with a timeless soul groove that is filled with layers of flavors and tip to hip-hop happiness.
• Cee-Lo Green Website • Cee-Lo Green Facebook • Cee-Lo Green WikiJoey Fehrenbach - Don’t Wake Me
Joey FehrenbachDon’t Wake Me
Label: Delicate Recordings
Strikingly beautiful downtempo electronica, filled with comforting melodies and an effortless appeal. Discerning himself from solo artists with a band name by simply utilizing his actual name, this Arizona based musician undeniably has the songwriting skills to make his name memorable as his musical already has become.
• Joey Fehrenbach Website • Joey Fehrenbach FacebookMr. Hunter - The Awakening
Mr. HunterThe Awakening
Label: Mr. Hunter
An EP from a Hoboken, NJ outfit that pours forth pretty straightforward improvisational type jam rock, set apart by female vocals and a spunky spirit.
• Mr. Hunter WebsitePickpocket Ensemble - Memory
Pickpocket EnsembleMemory
Label: Odd Shaped Case
Approaching folk music from an urban acoustic perspective, weaving in time worn subtleties and nuances of world café, while managing to engage the listener fully with a depth and perspective all their own.
• The Pickpocket Ensemble Website • The Pickpocket Ensemble FacebookFiction City - Nova
Fiction CityNova
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A unique ‘band’ project consisting of two musicians, a visual artist, and a video engineer. Each track is represented by adventurous electronic music, but it also is paired with artwork and other visuals for an experientially rounded musical adventure. The theme they have chosen for this release revolves around an insane maniacal rapist.
• Fiction City FacebookElikeh - Adje! Adje
ElikehAdje! Adje
Label: Azalea City Records
Groove heavy and politically active Afro-rock spawned from the unlikely country of Togo. Singer, guitarist, composer and founder of Elikeh, Massama Dogo, was born in Togo, but immigrated to Washington, D.C. in 2000. His D.C. based ensemble fuses indigenous Togolese elements with a contemporary flavor in a powerful and memorable manner including noteworthy guitar work and vivacious horns.
• Elikeh Website • Elikeh 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.
• Easy Star All Stars Website • Easy Star All Stars WikiPanjoma - Panjoma: Trixter God
PanjomaPanjoma: Trixter God
Label: Wonderlust Discs and Digital/ GRID Discs
Pulsing through the dimensions of industrial obliqueness, while elsewhere traipsing through a delirious version of synthpop and it’s affectionate afterbirth, affords the room to spend time congealing in the psycho lounge. Currently a trio and formerly ‘Happy Panjoma,’ this Austin outfit is able to ease the rebellious spirits with plush beats and floaty female vocals.
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