boys noize – jeffer

boys noize – starter

this is the past

dj mehdi – signatune (thomas bangalter edit)

zzt – lower state of consciousness (justice remix)

more from the brilliant and prolific Guillermo Scott Herren (prefuse 73)

savath y savalas – la llama

savath y savalas – una cura

savath y savalas – pavo real

grizzly bear – two weeks

moderat – a new error

sparklehorse – little girl (feat. julian casablancas)

lindstrom + solale – baby i can’t stop (aeroplane remix)

chaz jankel – glad to know you (todd terje re-edit)

wollfy vs projections – neeve (permanent vacation tropical heat mix)

de pancrate – little joy

phoenix – lisztomania

phoenix – lisztomania (yuksek remix)

for the mellowing eighties baby weened on prog rock schooled on hip hop with AOL modem start-up tones induced acute ADHD symptoms. you’ll probably like this.

prefuse 73 – periodic measurements of infrequent smiles

prefuse 73 – dec machine funk all eras

prefuse 73 – regalo

orange moonbeam floorshow. nuff said.

patrick cleandenim – in your mind

patrick cleandenim – telephone song

patrick cleandenim – motorik

yuksek – i could never be a dancer

junior boys – dull to pause

the juan maclean – one day

mf doom – thats that

hauschka aka volker bertelmann weaves together an ethereal soundscape homage to his childhood in Ferndorf, a provincial german mountain town. hauschka explores the notion of ‘prepared piano’ where he utilizes varied impedimenta, like bits of leather and metal placed in between the strings and on its dampers and hammers to achieves a tinkering, clicking, glitchy texture beneath the beautiful harmonies and arching strings. Glassian, repetitive, electronic-tinged, minimalism appears to be the trend in postmodern classical. in line with this sound spectrum, haushka succeeds in streamlining his composition to its essence which affects and intrigues, both remembering fondly and looking forward.

hauschka – blue bicycle

hauschka – freibad

hauschka – heimat

toumani diabate is a Malian kora player who composes hauntingly beautiful music. his mande variations, a play on bach’s goldberg variations, was produced by nick gold (Buena Vista, Orchestra Baobab) and released early last year. it is a masterpiece by, arguably, the most skilled kora player on the planet. it takes a lifetime of mastering an instrument to play with the ease of walking or breathing. toumani has clearly achieved this kind of proficiency. his playing is so beautiful and effortless it makes listening to it feel second nature as well. this collection of kora pieces is absolutely captivating.

toumani diabate – si naani

toumani diabate – elyne road

toumani diabate – ali farka toure

beirut’s zach condon is one of the most promising young musicians of this moment. at the tender age of 22, zach is clearly an old soul. he’s released a wealth of distinct music in the last three years, exploring a gamut of musical stylings and making an impression on each. i was completely enamored with Post Cards from Italy on Gulog Orkestar when it came out and i have enjoyed every record and ep since. this video from his latest project March Of The Zapotec EP, comes as no exception. its exciting listening to zach’s style burgeon.

beirut – postcards from italy

beirut – nantes

beirut – in the mausoleum

zach condon – venice

florence and the machine – postcards from italy cover