Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Too Many Zooz - Fanimals EP
Too Many ZoozFanimals EP
Label: Sub Pop
Redefine your dance moves when you get down to the jagged jazz disturbances generated by this trio composed of trumpet, baritone sax and drums. Honing their craft by blowing peoples minds while subway busking in NYC, TMZ is a squealing barrage of brass over dynamic defining beats that results in an invigorating booty shaking funk-jazz jam session.
• Too Many Zooz Website • Too Many Zooz FacebookAndrocell - Imbue
AndrocellImbue
Label: Altar Records
According to Androcell (aka Tyler Smith), the definition of his fourth full-length release, “Imbue”, is “inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality.” He accomplishes this by showing off a deep passion for blending a multitude of music styles, instruments, and cultures within the realm of electronic dub inspired music. Such an immersion of flowing ambiance and vivid organic textures has captured my listen repeatedly.
• Androcell WebsiteZonra - Is, Was, and Always Will Be
ZonraIs, Was, and Always Will Be
Label: self-published
Beautiful, complex and thought-provoking multi-layered melodic textures and churns flow throughout mid-tempo electronica. Complex and compelling psychedelic glitch-hop nuances and breakbeat grooves litter the lively landscapes, highlighting this Denver producer’s attention to detail.
• Zonra Website • Zonra FacebookLords of Acid - Lords of Acid
Lords of AcidLords of Acid
Label: Metropolis Records
After 12 long years the mighty Praga Khan, along with longtime collaborator Erhan Kurkun, bring us a new full length orgy of punky electro industrial deliciousness. This is a fantastic, feisty, fun, booty shakin’ party album with great grooves, wide stylistic variances and witty lyrics plus an ever apparent sex appeal. Yummy!
• Lords of Acid Website • Lords of Acid FacebookMekong Delta - Intersections
Mekong DeltaIntersections
Label: Steamhammer/SPV
How do you create a technical thrash metal band for 2012? Start in the mid 1980s! Founded in the 80s by producer and bass player Ralf Hubert and surviving decades of band changes and turmoil, this release gives new life to a variety of their acclaimed classics utilizing the technology and band lineup of today, while enabling the band to get out and tour the world again.
• Mekong Delta Website • Mekong Delta FacebookKmang Kmang - Drifting
Kmang KmangDrifting
Label: self-released
Defying traditional classical guitar structures to incorporate indie rock angst and prog rock finesse with jazzy improvisational plateaus brings this Chicago based collective to a unique perfection. Founded by Barmey Ung, a Cambodian transplant, the compositions effortlessly delve into Flamenco, Samba, as well as traditional Cambodian Music.
• Kmang Kmang Website • Kmang Kmang FacebookLance Lopez - Handmade Music
Lance LopezHandmade Music
Label: MIG Music
Starting in New Orleans and mentored by Buddy Miles (Band of Gypsys) this ballsy blues guitarist has been a professional musician since the age of 14. At the age of 18 he became Lucky Peterson’s band leader. Now on this, his second solo release, he starts off jumpin but gets gritty, soulful and introspective in the middle.
• Lance Lopez Website • Lance Lopez FacebookBlockhead - Bells and Whistles
BlockheadBells and Whistles
Label: Ninja Tune
Snatching snippets across time and genre, Blockhead provides a fine blend of vintage ambiance crossed with contemporary electronica. Surges of warped melodies find home amid the morphed mantras, jazzy infections and serene soundscapes.
• Blockhead Website • Blockhead Facebook • Blockhead WikiDopapod - Never Odd or Even
DopapodNever Odd or Even
Label: self-published
Album number 4 finds our palindrome heroes tighter, broader, more defined, and roaring with exuberant new material. Strong jams and great breakdowns are the highlights that propel this swiftly flowing funky rock with electronic embellishments and melodic grooves to new frontiers and expectations.
• Dopapod Website • Dopapod FacebookSoulacybin - Funkerpump
SoulacybinFunkerpump
Label: self-published
Liquid beats drip over hyper glitched bass bumps while living in a glistening alien landscape. Squishing upbeat ambiance becomes writhing dance experimentations while abduction fantasies are punctuated by space dub delights and psychedelic planetary perspectives. Yet another delightful Denver treat!
• Soulacybin WebsiteYaima - Pellucidity
YaimaPellucidity
Label: Jumpsuit Records
As the term pellucidity means “to allow the maximum passage of light, to see clearly, as clear as fresh water in a mountain lake,” the album named from that term fills listeners’ ears with clear visions of floating melodies that glide amid world rhythms harnessing haunting yet beautiful soundscapes that are anchored by blissful female vocals on a sonic journey through the cosmos within and without.
• Yaima Website • Yaima FacebookTodd Terje - It’s Album Time
Todd TerjeIt’s Album Time
Label: Redeye Records
Immediate affection! Whimsical expressions of disco found mingling with loungy cocktail exotica are key to the significance and fluidity of the first full length release from Norwegian DJ, songwriter, and record producer Terje. The album manages to time travel between several eras while garnering the kitschy, catchy, quirky, quaint and queefless aspects of each, which is not an easy task, but it sure is fun!
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