Jess Glynne is back with a killer throwback dance track. It falls somewhere between the new wave of Brit dance pop and 90s soul house (with some Disclosure flavor in there). Her vocals are full and powerful, just what’s necessary to carry such a heavy and forward beat. With some playful saxophone, perfectly placed snares, and undeniably danceable bass, Right Here is my new favorite party track.
Basement Jaxx is back with a new track and it’s absolute perfection. The title Unicorn is perplexing, though…is it because a new track from Basement Jaxx has become as elusive as the fictional creature? Is it because a House/Dance track this fresh is as volatile as a horse with a horn? It’s very much in the vein of modern tracks that borrow from 90s dance music (and of course the song that defined a genre, Show Me Love), and on par with modern acts like Disclosure, who follow a similar style signature. If the new album is anything like Scars, then it will borrow from trends in dance and house while elevating the style and establishing new niches (remember how Scars featured Dev Hynes?). It also seems like this outfit strikes gold with fantastic animals- be it djing monkeys or vibing unicorns. Can’t wait for this music video.
Here’s some footage of Tropical Paradiso at The Paper Box last week. Performances by Mattheu, Ophelia & Theodore, Kodacrome, & a DJ set from Follow me.
Shot & edited by Simon Reinert, bklnordr.com
Music by Kodacrome (All the Ama)
An art-prog project from a trio that captures Americana, classical and drone in a swirl of violin, acoustic percussion, and synth – Pillars & Tongues have given us a journey through varying poetic themes and torrential compositions. Continue reading
In honor of the end of the NYC heat wave and in anticipation of the coming weekend, I’ve combined a nostalgic photo of my college apartment’s collection of Four Loko and a playlist full of astoundingly well made pop and dance music. Hopefully it will give you the jolt you need to make it to the weekend, and maybe provide your soundtrack to leisure.
Kaiotic Music 