http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Lorn
http://ninjatune.net/artist/lorn


Origine du Groupe : North America
Style : Ambient , Electronic
Sortie : 2012

From http://ninjatune.net

Lorn returns with a new full-length album, his debut on Ninja Tune, and it’s a huge stride forward since Nothing Else (released on Brainfeeder, June 2010). Listening back to his first album, Lorn says it now seems “cold and strict.” Ask The Dust, on the other hand, is “haunted, oily, smeared,” and with this description he captures something of the intensely felt, visceral aliveness of the music.

If Lorn began his musical career as a poet of alienation, then Ask The Dust (named after the 1939 proto-Beat classic novel of the same name by John Fante) sees his music develop a more human energy. In particular, the use of his own singing voice (a process which began on the last track of Nothing Else, “What’s The Use”), which has added a new dimension to his often crunching and brutal but never less than beautiful electronic music.

Take “Weigh Me Down,” where Lorn comes surprisingly close to glitched-out soul music. It would be easy to overlook while reaching for muscular superlatives, but his music is also supremely melodic, where a tune like “The Well” (ostensibly “a soundtrack to being buried alive”) is memorable for a melody that nags at your brain long after the music has stopped.

“Dead Dogs” combines spectral choirs with explosive drumming, (one of three tracks with live drumming). “Chhurch” combines the feel of early electro with Lorn’s own highly developed aesthetic (originally written on tour, GonjaSufi came up with lyrics to accompany it, but never recorded them anywhere else save his iPhone). But it’s on a tune like “Ghosst” that he shows the sheer energy and raw drive he commands. It is exhilarating and slightly terrifying all at once.

Other highlights include, "This", a wipe of a hand across a chalkboard, so to speak. A simple sequence to reset things, a mantra to calm the nerves. "Diamond", was among the first written for Ask The Dust, while Lorn was still up in northern Wisconsin, the last surge in his isolation, over the expanse of the lake in the house his grandfather built

Since the release of Nothing Else, Lorn has toured the world alongside the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs, Amon Tobin, and GonjaSufi to name a few. He became a devout owner of a B5 A4, and much like his dedication to music and art, wasted no time tearing it apart in order to learn how to put it all back together again. Ask The Dust suggests he’s learnt to do much the same with his emotions.


Tracklist :
01. Mercy
02. Ghosst
03. Weigh Me Down
04. This
05. Diamond
06. Everything Is Violence
07. The Well
08. The Gun
09. Dead Dogs
10. Chhurch
11. I Better
12. Ghosst(s)

From http://projectmooncircle.bandcamp.com

Project: Mooncircle, as the name reveals, has been on a journey to the moon since day one, exploring the frontiers of music and art, always looking for new discoveries and giving a different perspective to look at the earth. In it’s 10 year history the label has published roughly 100 releases by equally as many artists from all corners of this globe and, therefore, the selection of sounds on this compilation represents the development of the label from the past, present and going into the future.

Some of the artists featured on this compilation have been a part of the label from its very beginning, like CYNE, Manuvers and Jahbitat, whose song will be the last one he produced and published under this moniker, while others, like Robot Koch, fLako and Long Arm, are outstanding examples of its growing popularity and success. Furthermore, the box also features an exceptional selection of close musical friends and inspirational artists like Jehst, Dday One, Kwala and Ichiro_, just to name a few.

The logo and artwork represent someone who was very close to the label, especially in the early years but unfortunately passed on and whom this box is dedicated to. Featured on the compilation are artists such as Mike Slott x Diane Badié, CYNE, Sweatson Klank aka Take, Jahbitat, Robot Koch, fLako, Jehst, Beat Butcha, Long Arm, Kelpe, Pavel Dovgal, Blossom, Daisuke Tanabe, Dday One, Inner Science, Substantial, Arts The Beatdoctor, Rain Dog, Kidkanevil + Microkorg by Dorian Concept, John Robinson, Sorrow, Rumpistol, The Red Baron, Christoph El’ Truento, 40 Winks, Sina., 1000Names, DZA, Ichiro_, EAN, Tom Dicicco, Headshotboyz, Graciela Maria, Gards From KC, Sekuoia of Kilimanjaro, Sense of The Q4, Sneaky, I.V.A., Empt, John LaMonica, Mike Gao, Bambooman, Manuvers, Krts, Kwala, Soosh, Memotone, Sun Glitters, Called Understandable Souls & Szenario.

The limited box includes 2 white & 2 black vinyl LP’s with 32 tracks, 13 additional digital bonus tracks, a T-shirt (only at hhv) and a poster (with digital download code) all in a specially designed box that features a special light-reflecting varnish, which makes this truly a collectors and music lovers item.

Berlin-based label Project: Mooncircle and it’s two sublabels Project Squared and Finest Ego is an official label from hhv. It was founded in 2002 and is specializing in the conjunction between electronic and organic music. The label, at first envisaged as a compilation project only, soon released the first instrumental and vocal solo releases by such artists as The Q4, CYNE, Mr Cooper, Robot Koch, fLako, 40 Winks, John Robinson & MF Doom, DZA, Krts, Sina., Graciela Maria, Manuvers, Lambent, Lewis Parker, Non of Shadowhuntaz, Strand, Ta-Ku, Mika Gao, Onra, Obba Supa, Asusu, Furesshu, AnD. Kowton or Glen Porter. The work of illustrators and graphic designers such as Bioniq, Dan May, Iain McArthur, Ima One, LNY, Gordon, 44 Flavours, La Mano Fria, and The Binh create images that accompany the acoustic spaces.

Project: Mooncircle with its various producers & vocalist shall be an interesting experience for anyone looking for the extraordinary.

A&R: Laurent Fintoni, Jinna Morocha, Karolina Kaczor, Gordon Gieseking and Malte Tarnow. Mastering by Sven Friederichs. Artwork and original paintings by Gordon, LNY & Bioniq. Webdesign 2006 – 2012 by Thimo Hörster & Hendrik Stein. Animation trailer by Sebastian Muñoz.


Tracklist :
1.Jehst - Australian 03:37   
2.fLako - Jekyll & Pride 03:35   
3.Arts The Beatdoctor - Ghost In The Machine 04:20   
4.DZA - Wind Waker 03:08   
5.Christoph El' Truento - Closer 04:07   
6.Memoosh (Memotone & Soosh) - Part. I 03:40   
7.Pavel Dovgal - Koa 04:02   
8.Daisuke Tanabe - Water Colour 04:10   
9.Robot Robinson (Robot Koch & John Robinson) - Wave (free) 03:21   
10.Mike Slott x Diane Badié - Nightingale 02:51
11.Rain Dog - Spatial Separations 04:39
12.Sorrow - Distant Recall 05:39
13.Robot Koch - Serve 03:49   
14.Sun Glitters - Insane 03:09
15.Sekuoia - Dissapear 04:55
16.Krts - Heartache 04:09
17.Long Arm - Gika Gika (featuring Sneaky & I.V.A.) 03:36
18.40 Winks - Only Love 03:41
19.Dday One - Aquarius 04:42
20.Sense Of The Q4 - Burned Bridges 02:51
21.Kratos Himself - Lonely Ride 04:57
22.Ichiro_ - Kaedematsushima 02:52
23.Om Unit - Naiad (free) 03:39
24.EAN - Pictarus (free) 03:44
25.1000Names - Take Ur Time 02:59
26.Jahbitat (aka Sunny Graves) - Resonant Wood Temple 05:08
27.Sina. - Feel Like Home 03:32
28.Gards From KC - Next Cycle 05:27
29.Sweatson Klank - It's All In Your Head 04:08
30.Rumpistol & The Red Baron - I'm Not Listening 03:46   
31.Kidkanevil - Sofuckinfrightnin 02:50
32.John LaMonica - Stereo Claws 04:08
33.Tom Diccico - Future Fiction 05:33
34.Headshotboyz - Calypso 04:30
35.Mike Gao - Amsterdame 03:56
36.Kelpe - Red Berries 03:36
37.Bambooman - Lost Highway 03:12
38.Inner Science - See 04:45
39.Blossom - Tiffkas (free) 05:04
40.Called Understandable Souls - Can't Stop 02:15
41.Empt - Bleak 03:35
42.Kwala - Ghost Bellows 02:13
43.Szenario - Magic Shop 02:44   
44.CYNE - Jakob Ladder (featuring Substantial) 03:19
45.Manuvers - Song For You (featuring Phresh James & QuESt) 03:34
46.Graciela Maria - Last Place 03:10

http://www.parovstelar.com
https://www.myspace.com/stelar1


Origine du Groupe : Austria
Style : Nu-Jazz , Electro Swing , Electro Jazz , DJ
Sortie : 2012

From http://shop.etagenoir.com

On his new album "The Princess" Parov Stelar consequently advances his unmistakable style. He also prolongs one ot the most amazing success stories of the past years.

A certified border-crosser of musical styles, Parov Stelar has examined well-tried and partly classic patterns, deconstructed them and re-defined his very own style along the way. At the same time he evolved from a DJ and producer to a first class band leader. Since then he and his band travel from one big festival stage and club to another. His fans do appreciate this kind of tireless commitment: the past decade had him gather a loyal, international fan-base, almost all of his upcoming dates are sold-out months in advance. What started as a series of some hundreds concerts in Eastern Europe soon conquered Central Europe and North America. Top chart positions in the US iTunes Electronic Charts and the New Artist Billboard Charts prove that Parov Stelar ́s new sound can easily even cross an ocean.

On April 20th 2012, Parov Stelars long-awaited new double-album THE PRINCESS will see the light of day, followed by an extensive, nearly fully sold-out European tour. THE PRINCESS perfectly sums up Parov Stelar's musical development without neglecting his roots. More than ever he takes his time to make every single track a short-story filled with ideas nicely fitting his 'anything goes' attitude.

Most of the tracks to be found on CD1 mirror a special, highly emotional and reminiscing undertone carried by the piano and yearning live/sampled vocals. Standout tunes like "You Got Me There" and opening track "Milla's Dream", which was actually recorded somewhere between the tourbus and backstage on last year's autumn tour, provide equally cinematic qualities. To wrap thing's up, CD1 includes soul pop anthem "Nobody's fool" featuring Parov Stelar live-band singer Cleo Panther.

CD2, however, offers a collection of yet unreleased or vinyl-only releases that, in comparison, turn it up a notch speedwise. Just take the upfront single "Booty Swing" which hypnotic trumpets and burlesque stylings have already caused quite a stir in America. And then there's "Jimmy's Gang", one of those agitating, bass- heavy electroswing songs that cause no less than good clean fun and established Parov Stelar as a pinnacle of this exciting new genre. At the same time CD 2 contains a number of Parov Stelar live-band and trio performances, making THE PRINCESS a comprehensive exhibition of Parov Stelars ecclectic ouevre."


Tracklist :
CD1 – The Princess:
01. Parov Stelar – Milla’s Dream (3:44)
02. Parov Stelar – All Night (2:47)
03. Parov Stelar – Nobody’s Fool (3:08)
04. Parov Stelar – The Princess (3:07)
05. Parov Stelar feat. Jerry Di Monza – Silent Shuffle (3:34)
06. Parov Stelar feat. Anduze – This Game (3:08)
07. Parov Stelar – You Got Me There (4:11)
08. Parov Stelar feat. Lilja Bloom – Dust In The Summer Rain (3:38)
09. Parov Stelar – Requiem For Annie (1:11)
10. Parov Stelar feat. Lilja Bloom – With You (3:20)
11. Parov Stelar – The Beach (3:57)
12. Parov Stelar – Song For The Crickets (5:32)
13. Parov Stelar – Beautiful Morning (3:23)
14. Parov Stelar feat. Jerry Di Monza – The Fog (2:57)
15. Parov Stelar feat. Lilja Bloom – True Romance Part 2 (2:47)

CD2 – The Princess: The Vinyl Collection 2010-2012:
01. Parov Stelar – Jimmy’s Gang (5:27)
02. Parov Stelar feat. Cleo Panther – Sally’s Dance (3:46)
03. Parov Stelar – Booty Swing (3:18)
04. Parov Stelar – Baska Brother (5:29)
05. Parov Stelar – The Phantom (1930 Version) (4:34)
06. Parov Stelar – The Snake (5:32)
07. Parov Stelar – Wanna Fete (5:30)
08. Parov Stelar – Oh Yeah (3:47)
09. Parov Stelar feat. Max The Sax – The Vamp (5:22)
10. Parov Stelar – The Paris Swing Box (5:23)
11. Parov Stelar – All Night (Extended Club Version) (4:23)
12. Parov Stelar feat. Jerry Di Monza – A Song For You (5:47)
13. Parov Stelar – Jimmy’s Gang (Enzo Siffredi Remix) (6:10)

http://www.aligningminds.com
https://www.myspace.com/aligningminds


Origine du Groupe : North America
Style : Electro
Sortie : 2011


From http://igloomag.com

Aligning Minds capture a wide audience on Universal Automation; blending high-energy fractals of multi-genre formations (somehow haunting and exuberant) next to slow-moving parts and pieces that defy categorization

Ricocheting beats, tempered bass lines, gritty rhythm constructs and dosages of sublime syncopation has Aligning Minds’ Universal Automation flowing in a manner that doesn’t pigeonhole itself into one particular genre.

Bending melodic scribbles against ambient flurries, brushed vocals meander off-and-on, atmospheres twist and crumpled views of nostalgia introduces breakbeat-dub, emotion and swells of moving bytes from mind to foot. Daniel Merill and Michael Folk’s concoction of aligning minds is on track as they build platforms of exploratory psychedelic electronics that is equal parts focused as it is fuzzy. As downtempo captures Universal Automation‘s exterior dynamic, elements of early The Future Sound of London and Legion of Green Men appear from the undergrowth of organic layers and attractive sonic beauty. Bubbling implosions frolic among rolling snips’n snaps creating an intricate balance between crystalline production and randomized musical arrangements. Classical sheets of instrumentation shed their creative juices throughout and are counterbalanced by dance-floor ready rhythms bursting at the seams.

As a debut, Aligning Minds capture a wide audience on Universal Automation; blending high-energy fractals of multi-genre formations (somehow haunting and exuberant) next to slow-moving extracts that defy categorization.


Tracklist :   
1. Malavek's Movement
2. Fortune and Solitude
3. Conversant Dilemma
4. You'll Wade through It
5. A World of Progress
6. Myan Dreams
7. Happy Hollow
8. Vaida Unison
9. A Secret Society
10. My Blue June
11. Just A Glimpse

http://www.last.fm/music/edamame
http://soundcloud.com/edamame


Origine du Groupe : North America
Style : Electronic , Glitch Hop
Sortie : 2012


From http://www.last.fm :

Ed Harris, also known as Edamame, is a Chicago-based DJ and music producer from Winfield, Illinois. In February of 2012 he released his full length album Greenhouse which features a wonderful blend of chillout glitch-hop and the great outdoors.

Mixed, mastered, chopped, rearranged, composed, glitched, and created by Ed Harris


Tracklist :    
01. Greenhouse
02. My Afternoon, Floating Downstream
03. Dear Apparition (feat. Drew Major)
04. Ponder
05. Rumpl
06. Walk Like Me
07. Lucky Lucky Man
08. Moku
09. Io
10. Astronaut Empire
11. 55 North (feat. Rachael Braun)
12. Walk Like Me (Homemade Spaceship Remix)