All posts tagged: experimental

Stream Young Fathers’ ‘Only God Knows’

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.

Rebekka Karijord ‘Home’ Video

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.

Dubokaj Embraces the Art of Experimenting with ‘Alpine Dub Re Dub’

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.

Stream the Matthew Herbert Remix of sarasara’s ‘Supernova’

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.

Listen to Aphir’s Experimental Track ‘No Muse’

Back in 2015 Melbourne Becki Whitton aka Aphir released her LP 'Holodreem', which was a bridging of two EPs titled 'Abandon' and 'Halved'. A gothic take of minimalism with each track driven purely by vocals, Aphir now returns with her latest single called 'No Muse'. Using her angelic voice as an instrument that coincides with the experimental dash of electronica, there is haunting feel to the song, but no less brilliant and imaginative. 'No Muse' is taken from Aphir's forthcoming LP Twin Earth, landing in 2017. Have a listen.

Stream Douglas Dare’s New LP ‘Aforger’

As an artist, Douglas Dare is doing exactly what he is supposed to...which is to challenge our perception of music, visuals and life. Having dropped powerful videos for his tracks 'Oh Father' and 'New York', the London-based singer is now set to release his new album 'Aforger' on October 14th. Using the music as a medium to share his personal experiences throughout the past few years, the record is a beautiful evolution of an act who is unafraid to push the boundaries.

Douglas Dare ‘New York’ Video

London-based artist Douglas Dare uses his art as a vehicle to challenge ideas behind perceptions of reality, sexuality and restructuring. Unafraid to push the boundaries of music and visuals, Dare unveils his latest video 'New York'. Using 3D to create a landscape of a dark city dictated by the mood of the song, the vid is directed by Dan Jacobs, with the song taken from Douglas Dare's forthcoming LP 'Aforger', out October 14th.