Hey Hey Hey!
So, after a week off, I am back on the proverbial grind!
But first, February is coming to a quick close, and it's about time for a new playlist! So, please check out my "February Attack Playlist" on Spotify! It features really awesome songs from Sammy Bananas, Ghost of Venice, SBTRKT, Yuksek, Fucked Up, Digitalism, and more! CLICK THE IMAGE TO LISTEN!
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(sidenote: I took that picture during a visit to Scheveningen, Holland in 2007. Great place. )
Today, we are going to talk about the AWESOME new compilation from one of my favorite blogs ever, Electronic Rumors!
This is a 15 track, hour-long jaunt through the ever-expanding world of Clive "Crash" Lewis and his blog, Electronic Rumors. If you are not familiar with ER, then well, stop reading this, and go check it out. I'll wait.
Feel better? I knew ya would.
Ok, so back to the tunes!
This compilation is packed with stellar tracks, from the silky-smooth dancepop of Vanbot's "make me, break me" opening the album, you know you about to get stuck in these melodic, synth-based grooves.
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The StardonE remix of Queen of Hearts is another stellar jam, rocking you from the quick pulse of synth bass that leads into a 80's-esque dance floor head-shaker. A strong track from Echoes, "Second Best" follows up with a atmospheric sound that drags you up and into the clouds.
One of the real highlights, is the epic jam from Ride The Universe - "A Little Better". A building electric piano gives way to a floating vocal melody from Jane Elizabeth Hanley (AKA, Kids At Midnight), as the funked-out synth bass plucks away. Just when you think its never going to stop climbing, the bass drops in and the beat hits the dance floor HARD. Really enjoying what RTU is putting out, and can't wait to see what is in store from them next.
There are also some incredibly strong tracks from She's The Queen ("Waiting Game") which highlights Emily's dancefloor ready vocals and the impressive production chops STQ are becoming known for. Also, is possibly my favorite new (to me) musician, Kid Kasio and his "Not For Turning". A low bass pluck collides with glitchy piano picks, complimenting the reverb-soaked vocal melody, that drops into a HUGE chorus, and its borderline impossible to not move your feet. This is a straight jam, and I cannot wait for another release from Kid Kasio.
Overall, this is a GREAT compliation, chock-full of tracks from up-and-comers to established members of the synth-dance-electronic-whatever genre...in other words...
Buy it. It's 100% worth it.
Top Tracks: Not for Turning, A Little Better, Krokodil, Waiting Game.
Verdict: It's a fantastic addition to any electronic music collection. Support Good Tunes!
Click Here to Buy Electronic Rumors Volume One
Until next time,
Reid.