trip-hop
Giveaway: Phonat
The rising Italian producer Phonat will be travelling the globe over the next few months, and is going to be stopping in Montreal for the first time on November 24th. We’ve got a chance for you and a friend to see his show for free - simply read on to find out what you have to do! Read more…
Phantogram – Eyelid Movies
Phantogram, duo électronique new-yorkais qui fait des vagues depuis quelques temps sur la blogosphère et qui à joué en première partie de groupe tels Zero 7, Yeasayer et Minus The Bear sort finalement un premier album captivant et hypnotisant : Eyelid Movies ( Barsuk Records). Bien qu’ils ne soient que deux, le guitariste Josh Carter et la claviériste Sarah Barthel réussissent à créer une sonorité aussi riche que s’ils étaient cinq musiciens en utilisant seulement quelques instruments et éléments électroniques. Même si l’album est considéré électro-pop, il est teinté d’un agréable mélange de trip-hop, de psychédélique et de hip-hop. Read more…
Phantogram – Eyelid Movies
Saratoga Springs, NY electronic duo Phantogram, who have been making waves all over the blogosphere lately as well at venues all over North America and who have opened for the likes of Zero 7, Yeasayer and Minus The Bear have finally delivered their captivating and mesmerizing debut; Eyelid Movies (Barsuk Records). Although they are only two, guitarist Josh Carter and keyboardist Sarah Barthel have created a sound as full and satisfying as a five piece band using only a few instruments and some electronic elements. Although the album on a whole is electronic pop, the direction sometimes drifts into an incredibly pleasant mix of trip-hop, psychedelic, and even hip-hop. Read more…
Review: Blockhead – The Music Scene
Blockhead, who you may recognize from his incredible production work with Aesop Rock, has released his fourth instrumental hip-hop masterpiece on Ninja Tune Records (Kid Koala, Amon Tobin, Jaga Jazzist). The Music Scene is the perfect road trip album, with its flawless, chill-out vibe and irresistible beats and grooves. The lack of vocals gives the listener a rare freedom to explore and find their own meaning in the madness. Read more…
