I have to say when I heard Bonobo had a new record I wasn't too excited. I used to love Ninja Tune and anything that was put out by Bonobo was amazing. Take Flutter below - for me this is simply a great track that transports you off to Summer in a flash:
I was really disappointed with a Bonobo gig a couple of years ago and I had pretty much forgotten about them until now... Black Sands is a stunning album in digital single's track world where the value of albums doesn't seem to be important anymore. Its combines Brazilian beats, bosa nova bass-lines and dream like vocals to create a record that will lift your mood in an instant and remove you from that mundane bus journey home.
I haven't been as impressed on the first listen of an album for a while & ok it might not be everyones cup of Darjeeling but by god it deserves some attention. The full album minimix is below for a listen and download:
Expectations for Foals new album 'Total Life Forever' are at an all time high after a first listen to new single Spanish Sahara. For me Foals are one a handful of forward thinking, progressive bands that have developed since their last offering and Spanish Sahara totally demos this. Yannis's vocals have come on along way - sounding in places similar to Guy Garvey.
This tune is epic, building and building and if this is anything to go by the album which has been 2 years in the making will be truely brilliant.
Soak this up...
Also have a go on this fantastic remix by Mount Kimble
There are some songs that need to be listened to on repeat and for me Goldheart Assembly have one in King Of Rome. I have spent pretty much all weekend listening to this band and although this song is about Rome - for me it will always remind me of Barcelona (where I had it on repeat).
This band from London have great vocal harmonies and superb sound. King Of Rome is taken from their new album Wolves and Thieves on Fierce Panda Records.
This tune will be stuck in your head for a while and for me sounds like Edward Sharpe's album of last year.
I'm a big fan of music videos and always have a soft spot for bands who take advantage of the medium to flex their creative muscles. OK Go are the kings of inoffensive pop-rock jiggery and truly embrace the opportunity to do something entertaining with their films.
Following on from the cult classic 'Here It Goes Again', below is the video to their latest single 'This Too Shall Pass'. Well done boys!
The Scrawl - Cosmic Jam Mix for Feb 2010 is a 30 min mix of downtempo disco, electro and up for it deep house featuring Andre Lodermann, Four Tet, Francois Dubois, Coeur De Pirate & a sneaky Donald Byrd track thrown in for good measure. Representing the best newish dance tunes floating around in Feb with a French twist. Dive in and get it Poppin'! Merci!
There is very little info floating around about Swedish band Summer Camp - even their blog is minimal... just a bunch of random pretty amazing photo's of the 70's worth looking at here.
They are a new addition to the amazing Moshi Moshi label, home to the likes of Au Revoir Simone et al. Even though there is little background info on these guys, it doesnt matter as their debut single 'Ghost Train' is just fantastic. The fact there is very little about them adds to the appeal along with the mysterious 70's Diana style photos.
As expected on first listen to Two Door Cinema Club's Debut Tourist History - it's a winner... Jump up and down, unpretentious, indie pop and I love what this band have produced. It has a whiff of early Bloc Party & Phoenix - Kitsune have a very promising band on their label. Ealry single I Can Talk got remixes from just about everyone and there was early hype and the band have totally delievered.
It surprises me that this hasnt got the mainstream endless radio airplay yet... but I guess that is just a matter of time.
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