Too much work to finish before 6pm today? Why not try some somber pulsating Zomby juice with that afternoon coffeebreak? Guaranteed to get your head nodding while you ponder the meaning of your current employment.
Author Archive for Kyle Eberle
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Nov
10
sixty-third post
22
Sep
10
sixty-second post
Here’s another gem producer from the Border Community label, home of Nathan Fake. Abbott’s melodic structure is redolent of Fake, but with his own brand of fuzz layered over. This track gives you just a glimpse of snowfields set between vibrating split-phase transformers.
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Jul
10
sixtieth post
Off the new, 4th dubstoned EP, “Kopf” is essentially a triptych. The first part is classic acid machinery laid atop a minimal garage riddim. At 1:45, however, the claustrophobic swirling squelches go subterranean in preparation for shimmering, expansive synth chords that float, for a minute plus, nicely over that same percussion. At 3 minutes the acid and chromatic aspects are both brought to the foreground, blending the first two stages. I think this track has such a beautiful progression, albeit modest in its aims, that it works even without some of the more exploratory rhythm editing you come to expect from a solid Funcken bros. track.
22
Jun
10
fifty-ninth post
We recently came across this old Modeselektor track from a hard to find ’05 DVD titled ‘Labland’, which they produced with the design collective Pfadfinderei. There’s also a music video with dancing tractors, lawnmowers, and random graphics. Once again, the Berlin boys bring us crunchy beats alongside haunting minor chords, a combination which can only inspire introspective dance.
15
Jun
10
fifty-eighth post
This delicious Machine Drum track has been my earworm as of late. That solid beat running parallel to the searching synth probe till they’re met by Nami’s intoxicating vocals. A potent undulating tincture that finds you in a state of despair, but leaves you dancing. We eagerly await more sounds from this Brooklyn producer.
02
Jun
10
fifty-seventh post
A free catchy Siriusmo remix of the Berlin trio, Bodi Bill. This group has been making waves with their unique blend of indie, dub step, and electronic. Watch for their new album, Two In One, on June 7th.
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May
10
fifty-sixth post
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May
10
fifty-fifth post
Here’s a feisty number off Ratatat’s upcoming album, LP4, set to release on June 8th. The boys employ a toolbox of samples including strings, spoken word, and what sounds like a vocal bassline turned inside out(0:19). It’s the steadfast Ratatat formula wearing more relaxed fit Levis and drunk on space gas.
20
Apr
10
fifty-third post
If you like Flying Lotus or dubby Darkstar, then you should enjoy this LA diddy from Free the Robots. The short-lived jazz keys in the first half offer a nice contemplative respite from the wonky beat. Overall it’s a fitting theme song for a pan-asian hemp disco bar in the future.
09
Apr
10
fifty-first post
A taste from the electronic music pioneer, Gary Numan. This track is off a 2009 re-mastering of his solo debut album, ‘The Pleasure Principle’. I remember listening to the song ‘Cars’ as a child and thinking the synthesizer sounds were from the future. So, remember your roots, break out the black eye liner, and have a happy Friday.
