My tastes continue to head more into "Chill" and "Indie Electronic" territory. Here's what I'm currently listening to.
Indie Electronic
GGOOLLDD
Singles: "Gold", "Bling Ring"
Heard on what is becoming quite an awesome radio channel 88.9. Apparently GGOOLLDD is a Milwaukee group formed recently that has an indie electronic vibe with a great female vocal lead. Haven't found much more information on them, but will try and make it to a Milwaukee show in August. They definitely have potential. Makes me think of a female-led STRFKR.
Sylvan Esso
Album: Sylvan Esso
Singles: "Coffee", "Play it Right"
Found in related artists when looking up GGOOLLDD. Apparently is also NPR-endorsed, which I try to ignore as they usually support avant-garde, academic 'artists.' But, in any case, is an interesting album. The sound editor really nailed it. The combo of an airy female voice over deconstructed elektro bass lines actually works well here.
Chill
Darius
EP: Romance
Singles: "Espoir", "S/ash"
This is on the Chill side. Some good electronic chill music but has a new take on the chill genre. Heard on SiriusXM Chill channel.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Currently Listening To - June 2014
Back on the blog. Now that I've started residency I find the only hobby I really have time for is finding and listening to music. Here's what I've been listening to in June.
Have all but abandoned trance music and now listening mainly to chill and indie.
Bombay Bicycle Club
Album: So Long, See You Tomorrow
Songs: "Overdone", "Luna", "Feel"
Heard Overdone on my new favorite local radio station 88.9. After listening to the album almost 20 times, I can say it is a very solid album. Each song has its own merits and almost half could stand alone as their own single. Look forward to what else this group does.
Cashmere Cat
Single: "Mirror Maru"
Good example of the chill music I've been looking for. It feels like it's building throughout the entire song, although I can tell how some people may think it is leading to a point that it never reaches. Blissful when listening to this in the summer with windows down.
Mr. Fijiwiji
Single: Sentient
I recently was on a roadtrip and listened to the XM Chill channel for about an 8-hr stretch. About 3 or so times during the trip I heard some amazing music that would make me check out my console to see what was playing. Each time it was Fijiwiji. Another example of a young kid with great talent. I like how the micro-sampling I used to like from Trance has been converted to the Chill side. Check out his soundcloud.
Tycho
Album: Dive
Heard about from my senior resident. An example of super chill music. I actually used it for awhile to calm my dog down while we were away. While it may be on the other spectrum of chill than Fijiwiji, it isn't just nap music. The transitions are seamless and themes are ethereal.
Have all but abandoned trance music and now listening mainly to chill and indie.
Bombay Bicycle Club
Album: So Long, See You Tomorrow
Songs: "Overdone", "Luna", "Feel"
Heard Overdone on my new favorite local radio station 88.9. After listening to the album almost 20 times, I can say it is a very solid album. Each song has its own merits and almost half could stand alone as their own single. Look forward to what else this group does.
Cashmere Cat
Single: "Mirror Maru"
Good example of the chill music I've been looking for. It feels like it's building throughout the entire song, although I can tell how some people may think it is leading to a point that it never reaches. Blissful when listening to this in the summer with windows down.
Mr. Fijiwiji
Single: Sentient
I recently was on a roadtrip and listened to the XM Chill channel for about an 8-hr stretch. About 3 or so times during the trip I heard some amazing music that would make me check out my console to see what was playing. Each time it was Fijiwiji. Another example of a young kid with great talent. I like how the micro-sampling I used to like from Trance has been converted to the Chill side. Check out his soundcloud.
Tycho
Album: Dive
Heard about from my senior resident. An example of super chill music. I actually used it for awhile to calm my dog down while we were away. While it may be on the other spectrum of chill than Fijiwiji, it isn't just nap music. The transitions are seamless and themes are ethereal.
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