If we are to discuss the music of South London native Hector Plimmer, it is best to stay away from the idea of genre. Sure one could possibly sort out various elements in terms of the type of music he creates, but to even dwell that far into dissection is almost to miss the beauty and craftsmanship of his art. If a description just had to be placed on his new LP 'Sunshine', possibly sonic voodoo could come close. Perhaps dream state music is appropriate. No matter what description one chooses to attribute to Plimmer's sound, one thing is certain, 'Sunshine' is truly a gorgeous ray of light, lifting and point blank beautiful.
Nick Cave has announced the the upcoming album 'Lovely Creatures: The Best of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds'. Originally scheduled to get released back in 2015, the record celebrates a monumental 30 years for the group. Compiled by Nick Cave and Mick Harvey, along with the current Bad Seeds members, the album will be available in various formats with a Super Deluxe edition set to include a book and a DVD containing unseen footage of the band.
The art of improvisation has been one of the staples of jazz music. It is the feeling of the moment that many musicians have tapped into releasing a sound that often times have resulted in something spiritual. Whilst these days music tends to be overly structured and glistening with sonic perfection, Swiss band UFO have challenged the idea of conventionalism with their new album 'III'.
The music of Rebekka Karijord is poetry, it's passion...it's art. It is the kind of art that is soul touching, often times helping to foster tear-led moments within the listener. Whilst those reoccurring periods have been a constant throughout her musical career, Karijord's latest album 'Mother Tongue' reflects one of the most dynamic and powerful moments...the birth of life.
If there was an artist whose voice was like a vessel carrying the spirits and energies of past greats, Berlin's Lucia Cadotsch would undoubtedly be that person. With sometimes haunting, sometimes seductive vocals that are entrancing like a hypnotist at work, Cadotsch's power is like a modern Billie Holiday, ripe and pure.
Mercury Prize winning Young Fathers have unveiled their new single 'Only God Knows', taken from the 'T2 Trainspotting' soundtrack. Experimenting with electronica and gospel, the song features Leith Congregational Choir.
With three Young Fathers songs featured on The 'T2 Trainspotting' soundtrack, other acts include Wolf Alice, Blondie, Underworld and more.
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With her forthcoming album 'Mother Tongue' scheduled to land January 27th, Sweden-based singer Rebekka Karijord has unveiled the video for her single 'Home'. Directed by Ted Malmros and Rebekka Karijord herself, the singer performs the track whilst in front of a series a beautiful projections, creating emotional and artistic visuals to coincide with the already angelic song. 'Mother Tongue' will get released via Control Freak Kitten Records. Have a look.
The roots of dub reggae are earthed in the musical soil of Jamaica harking back to the 1960s. The sound would later become an intricate part of the fabric of England as various West Indian sound systems shook up the country with bass-heavy, meditative rhythms that captivated skins, punks and general music lovers alike. The lineage of the sub-genre were later found in stitching of jungle/drum & bass, UK garage, grime and the infamous culture of dubstep. And sure dub music has also been embraced by producers and musicians in countries like Japan, America and more, but the country of Switzerland may not be the first place to land in one's psyche.
Unveiling her single 'Supernova' last month, French singer sarasara now brings forth a remix by legendary producer Matthew Herbert. This combination seems quite appropriate considering that both acts have built a reputation on creating experimental and avant garde electronica. What Herbert dubs as the 'White Rabbit Mix', the rework is moody piece that painted with a rubbery bass line, skittering back vocals and light drums. 'Supernova' is currently out now via One Little Indian. Have a listen.
