Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Mr. Gnome - Heave Yer Skeleton
Mr. GnomeHeave Yer Skeleton
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Distant atmospheres billow, blast and flutter with fuzzy post punk rhythms and floaty female vocals. This lush psychedelic duo produces soliloquies that travel through near pop realms while maintaining an intimate dose of fantasy and artistic creativity. Mr. Gnome will be appearing 4/30 at The Frequency in Madison.
• Mr. Gnome 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 WikiMike Patton - Mondo Cane
Mike PattonMondo Cane
Label: Ipecac Recordings
Continuing to push limits, this incredible vocalist who has fronted numerous bands (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, etc) and co-started the Ipecac Record label, finds himself embedded in the midst of an impressive 20 piece orchestra plying his oral delights in Italian. Experimental yet fun, upbeat, cohesive and quite listenable.
• Mike Patton Website • Mike Patton WikiMind.In.A.Box - Retro
Mind.In.A.BoxRetro
Label: Metropolis Records
Featured here are 11 crafty conjurations utilizing Commodore 64 sounds and themes that are reflected, magnified and re-inspired through current dark synthpop style electronica. This targeted computer music time capsule will thrill those with Commodore 64 memories while mystifying or enlightening those who don’t.
• Mind.In.A.Box Website • Mind.In.A.Box WikiRare Blend - Sessions
Rare BlendSessions
Label: Tough Steam Music
An instrumental triple threat showing off multiple aspects of their musical prowess and personality via tracks from stage, studio and film. Having already maintained for 15 years, this progressive jazz/jam/fusion group here highlights a solid panorama of their capabilities and strengths.
• Rare Blend WebsiteTestament - Formation of Damnation
TestamentFormation of Damnation
Label: Nuclear Blast Records
Abiding by their time honored thrash metal traditions, this legendary Bay Area group blasts your brain with another healthy dose of neck wrecking classics. Originally released in 2008, now reborn and re-released as a deluxe package including a second 4 song DVD disc.
• Testament Website • Testament WikiLokesh - Utopia
LokeshUtopia
Label: Moonrise Records
A bright minded DJ born in New Delhi but residing in San Fransisco. If you are compelled to visit mystical realms of pleasantly enveloping world spanning ethno electronica, then this would be a fascinating and fantastic place to start.
Adam Green - Musik For A Play
Adam GreenMusik For A Play
Label: Contraphonic
“Musik For A Play” Curious, quick and quirky compositions with the natural ambience and dynamics of a soundtrack. Guitar and piano driven melodies wind the loops of pensive introspection to effervesce into flowers of simplistic independence and flourish.
• Adam Green Website • Adam Green WikiJuan Maclean - DJ Kicks
Juan MacleanDJ Kicks
Label: !k7
Highly danceable house music culled from the global panorama of beat friendly options mixed live on two turntables and stratified by one of today’s more relevant electronic aficionados. The constantly motivating bass and conscientious samples further enhance the package.
• Juan Maclean Website • Juan Maclean WikiRadio Free Clear Light - Isula
Radio Free Clear LightIsula
Label: Black Note Music
A weekly San Francisco electronic experiment in progress. These improvisational numbers captured here show a poetic flow of dubtronic notions brimming with interest and flair while allowing the tools at hand to flower into many vibrational shapes and colors.
• Radio Free Clear Light Website • Radio Free Clear Light FacebookAlo - Man Of The World
AloMan Of The World
Label: Brushfire Records/Universal
Sublimely mellow rock music tumbled with expertly crafted tale telling courtesy of 4 childhood friends. Since it was by Jack Johnson and recorded at his solar powered studio in Hawaii ALO scored the opening slot on Johnson’s summer tour including Alpine Valley 7/24 and River’s Edge 7/25 and I am thrilled more people will get to hear them.
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