Surf & turf, 350xmicscope stills in LCD, drug weighing music, what ever you want it to be right here kids. Super dynamic chillwave with great beats and a good eye for detail. Check out the jacker of the same name as this post.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
fog shack
Been on the lookout for this one for a couple months now, glad to see it turn up. Was originally pressed on 2 pink vinyls. The thrill of the hunt... new passions, new pleasures, new skin. Dance or go stagnant.
SHPONGLE'd
Recently I had the opportunity to have a couple questions included in an interview with Simon Posford, the psychedelic brujo behind Shpongle and Hallucinogen. Mine were the wax-able standards of books, hobbies and music.
Chicago Jam Scene covers more then just the 'jam scene', lately more so up & coming electronic live acts, so if you want to check out some nice grassroots journalism on the live scene hit them up!
Zlatko: Is Raja Ram still barred from entering the U.S. or is that a common misconception amongst fans?
Posford: That's a misconception, I don't know how common it is. We played together at Camp Bisco and will do so again this year, but with the full live band. Raj spends a lot of time touring all over the world. He is in Japan right now.
Zlatko: Why doesn't the full Shpongle live band come to America regularly? And why do you perform more DJ sets nowadays?
Posford: We have never come to America because it is an expensive show, with a lot of musicians and technical demands. Promoters often say they want to bring the band, but nobody actually has the balls to do it. Only the Russians, Japanese and Ozora festival in Hungary have taken it on. I suspect however, that once we have done 1 show they will be a bit more confident. I do more DJ sets because I am easier to please, and will whore myself out for a good bloody mary and some candy!
Zlatko: What will set the "Shpongletron" apart from past Shpongle experiences?
Posford: If you look up the Shpongletron on YouTube you'll get a little bit of an idea. It's much more visual than a normal DJ set, incorporating 3D mapping technology and all sorts of cool visuals. Also I am playing from an Ableton instead of CDs which gives me a little more flexibility, sonically.
Zlatko: What is an album that shaped you as a person early on? And as an artist?
Posford: When I was a teenager I liked The Cure & The Smiths, so I guess they might have helped my darker, moodier side flourish. As an artist there are many records that have inspired me for different reasons. If you want only one I could say "The Age of Love" by Jam and Spoon made me want to make a trance tune.
Zlatko: How does Shpongle make an album? Do you and Raja Ram work on it together or do you each have specific roles when you are writing the music?
Posford: Raja Ram and I work on it together. However he can't operate the computer or synths, so he offers inspiration while I work and is an outstanding flautist. He will often provide a visual concept for a track which I then translate into music.
Zlatko: What kind of hobbies do you enjoy?
Posford: Sitting quietly, watching a single raindrop make it's way slowly down my window, or skiing on fresh snow. Right now during my time off I am addicted to creationism vs. evolution debates on YouTube.
Zlatko: Do you have any books you would recommend for your fans to read?
Posford: Yes, loads. Cosmic Trigger by Robert Anton Wilson is probably the closest you can get to a psychedelic experience in print form. The Dice Man by Luke Rheinhart will have you playing around with chance and random behaviour. The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night by Mark Haddon is an extremely endearing quick read. Most Dr. Seuss books I love, particularly to read out loud. Prometheus Rising, also by Robert Anton Wilson, had a strong effect on my life, but seems slightly dated now. There are so many amazing books I could talk more about the written word than music, I think...
Zlatko: What kind of music are you listening to nowadays?
Posford: Right now I'm on tour, so a lot of Shpongle and Random Rab!
Zlatko: When can we expect the next Shpongle record to be released and how will it differ from past albums?
Posford: I don't know and I don't know until it's done. We are aiming to go into the studio at the end of this year, but this has no bearing as to when it will be finished and released.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Approximate Chemistry
Petting zoo of yardsale electronics, out on AMDISCS.
[PHYSICS] - Physics EP - 2011 (AMDD060) by AMDISCS
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
High Dawn
Nice new ep from Eston Lathrop, one of the mossy heads from Woodsman. Looking forward to hearing more of this natural psychedelia, flawless soundtrack for a bit of mountaintop entheogenesis.
Bang Bang Mescalito
Quite long-a-coming, Mexicans With Guns finally has an album out. As you could have guessed from his remixes, he dips into a bunch of different sounds- hip hop, dubstep, electronic psychedelia- shining hard when he whips up traditional Mexican sounds and rhythms with a fat beat.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Europium Alluminate
'Casually alluding to a floating story line based around missing seamen, telekinesis, avian messengers, white witchcraft and death & re-birth, Jane’s fifth LP is released on her own label Bird Records and is her first fully realised concept album.'
Beautiful archivist occult pop album from the outskirts of Manchester & beyond. Features Demdike Stare, The Focus Group and 60's Philadelphia teen pop star Susan Christie, and even a few more characters.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Carlos Constellation
Haven't seen this anywhere yet, was about to upload the tape myself. New dude on the scene from France. Quite a bit of hype built up to this release, go to the canyon and see what you think.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Hieroglyphic Shadow
Fairly new ep from this cool Australian chick. Nice sounds to blare out this summer when your alone in citronella around the pool. She has some tapes floating around, scope em out!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Little Dragon Dance
Diva Dompey's Glitter End album from last year has been re-pressed on actual glittered vinyl by the UK based Alt Vinyl. If you're trying to grab one in the US, believe they still have some at Tomentosa. If you haven't heard it yet, do yourself a favor and take a listen. Some of the tracks are bona fide jams.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Credit Card, Spoon + Mirror
Banging free ep of frostwave hiphop from AMDISCS. Cop a tape while you're at it, shit is tight!
(very nice red CS limited to 50)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Asteroid Chandelier
First heard of Shabazz Palaces when I saw them open for FlyLo a few years back. Like looking into the stars + pulsating lights from the top of a building. Butterfly is back.
Leave Harbor
Guitar, Synthesizer and Zither improvisations by C. Stallones and B. Avner.
Hand ripped.
Monday, May 16, 2011
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