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Bonde do Role May 15 at Bowery Ballroom Hercules & Love Affair May 17 at Studio B Islands May 24 at Webster Hall Dark Meat May 28 at Music Hall of Williamsburg Polvo June 23 at Maxwell's See OM News for a complete listing of tickets available at Other Music. |
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Osborne "s/t" (Spectral) A seriously great album from Todd Osborn (no e) that, unlike the hard-edged, break-heavy tracks which he produces for Rephlex as Soundmurderer, is a far more laidback, and wonderfully melodic set that plays like a history lesson of past and future house and techno. Buy $15.99 Osborne "s/t" CD |
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Lau Nau "Nukkuu" (Locust) Finnish acid folkie Laura Naukkarinen's sophomore release is an enchanting, spare and slightly intoxicating album, anchored by her affected, yet surefooted and focused execution. Mum, Marissa Nadler and Colleen fans should take note. Buy $14.99 Lau Nau "Nukkuu" CD |
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Bruno Pronsato "Why Can't We Be Like Us" The most popular new kid on the minimal techno block is none other than this former speed metal drummer from Seattle. Pronsato (a/k/a Steve Ford) makes muscular, squelchy micro-house with deep lucid basslines, reminding one of the acid-boogie of Isolee. Buy $17.99 Bruno Pronsato "Why Can't We..." CD |
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Vetiver "Thing of the Past" (Gnomonsong) This San Fran-based five-piece are at the forefront of California’s neo-folk scene. On “TOTP,” Vetiver tear through an eclectic choice of covers ranging from Townes Van Zandt to Loudon Wainwright, with Michael Hurley and Vashti Bunyan lending guest vocals to the proceedings. Buy $13.99 Vetiver "Thing of the Past" CD |
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Daniel Givens "Egress" (Aesthetics) OM employee and respected abstract beatsmith/poet, Daniel Givens turns in a trippy but very focused album. “Egress” successfully distills the murky MPC funk of J Dilla, Madlib and Prefuse, while combining it with the open-endedness of spiritual jazz and the discipline of classical avant-garde composition. Buy $14.99 Daniel Givens "Egress" CD |
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Quiet Village "Silent Movie" (K7) This UK duo has released a slew of quality slo-mo deconstructed neo-disco 12-inch singles over the years, but the impressive full-length debut defies any categorization. Everything from Les Baxter to Moroder are referenced here, but their sound is wholly their own. Buy $14.99 Quiet Village "Silent Movie" CD |
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Group Doueh "Guitar Music..." (Sublime Frequencies) CD reissue of this previously vinyl-only release from the guitar king of Saharawi music. Accompanied by tambourine and backing vocals from his wife, this is unhinged, ecstatic and otherworldly music. If Tinariwen and Omar Souleyman blew you away, you must check this out. Buy $15.99 Group Doueh "Guitar Music..." CD |
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Black Angels "Directions to See a Ghost" The Black Angels’ second album finds the band delving even further into late-'60s psych, but with a modern take on the genre, a la contemporaries like Dead Meadow, Warlocks, etc. Heavy with hallucinatory effects, reverb and fuzz, it’s a sprawling, 72-minute trip you know you wanna take. Buy $12.99 Black Angels "Directions to See..." CD |
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No Age "Nouns" (Sub Pop) RealAudio No Age "Sleeper Hold" This West Coast noise-punk duo has put together an impressive proper album debut here, taking shards of their hardcore metallic guitar noise and samples and molding the sound into something closely resembling really catchy pop music. Buy $13.99 No Age "Nouns" CD |
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Animal Collective "Water Curses" (Domino) RealAudio Animal Collective "Water Curses" The new Animal Collective EP features one brand new track and three additional songs culled from the "Strawberry Jam" sessions. The thick negative density of that album is retained here, but the vocals and overall mood is a bit restrained. Excellent! Buy $6.99 Animal Collective "Water Curses" CD-EP |
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Tommy Jay "Tall Tales of Trauma" RealAudio Tommy Jay "Dreamland" Originally only released on cassette in '86, this Ohio native's spooky and sparse album comes off like a home-recorded "Berlin" meets Spacemen 3. Fans of Ariel Pink and Red Krayola, as well as the aforementioned should check this out. Buy $11.99 Tommy Jay "Tall Tales of..." CD |
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The Wire
Magazine (May, 2008) With the re-release of Wolfgang Voigt’s classic, controversial GAS series, the Kompakt/Profan/Studio 1 founder and Cologne minimal architect talks psychedelic forestry with Rob Young. Plus: Interviews with Max Eastley, Kan Mikami, Dean Roberts, Carl Craig's Invisible Jukebox, AV Festival in Cross Platform, and more. Buy $9.00 The Wire MG (May, 2008) |
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Van Duren "Are You Serious" (Water) RealAudio Van Duren "Chemical Fire" A seriously (get it??) good '70s power pop reissue from this Big Star contemporary. The record definitely has that classic Memphis/Ardent sound, but with a distinct Todd Rundgren, Emitt Rhodes, and Raspberries influence that pervades throughout. Buy $15.99 Van Duren "Are You Serious" CD |
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Portishead "Third" (Mercury) RealAudio Portishead "Magic Doors" We’ve all been waiting a long, long time for this one. With their third proper full-length, Portishead have moved far beyond trip hop, the Bristol trio using a brooding, sampled palette of Krautrock, prog and folk as the entry point into their darkest journey yet. Buy $14.99 Portishead "Third" CD |
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Jamie Lidell "Jim" (Warp) RealAudio Jamie Lidell "Figured Me Out" Another great record of neo-soul from laptopper turned crooner Jamie Lidell. “Jim” is the perfect continuation of his 2005 breakout, “Multiply,” Lidell’s hook-filled melodies complemented by his simple yet stunning production. Sweet soul music for the summer sun. Buy $14.99 Jamie Lidell "Jim" CD |
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Boris "Smile" (Southern Lord) RealAudio Boris "LaserBeam" Limited version, CD w/DVD! Boris have no doubt become the heavyweight champs of doom metal, and “Smile” is their knockout punch. Wonderfully schizophrenic as ever, it’s impossible to keep score as the Japanese trio moves through hardcore punk, psych-rock, and epic, tribal explorations. Buy $15.99 Boris "Smile" CD+DVD |
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Santogold "s/t" (Downtown) The anticipated full-length from Santogold features a slew of guests and producers like Bad Brains’ Chuck Tree, Diplo, Spank Rock’s Naeeem Juwan and XXXchange. It’s an eclectic debut, the ex-Philly punk moving from hooky, new wave to M.I.A.-influenced world party anthems. Buy $14.99 Santogold "s/t" CD |
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[V.A.] "Nigeria Rock Special" (Soundway) RealAudio Mono Mono "Kenimania " This killer set of late-‘60s and ‘70s funky rock and fuzzed-out soul will blow your mind. Influenced by the sounds of Hendrix and the Chamber Brothers, groups like BLO, Mono Mono, and the Funkees listened close, mixing African rhythms with psych-rock and the results were amazing! Buy $17.99 Various "Nigeria Rock Special" CD |
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[V.A.] "African Scream Contest" (Analog Africa) RealAudio Gabo Brown "It's Vanity" An equally cool compilation of raw, psychedelic Afrobeat, the superbly packaged “African Scream Contest” contains mostly unknown treasures. A perfect companion to the “Nigeria Rock Special” above, this one is filled with James Brown-inspired shouters and raspy guitar work. Buy $21.99 Various "African Scream Contest" CD |
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[V.A.] "Perfect Unpop" (Cherry Red) RealAudio The Wasps "Teenage Treats" Great collection of DIY pop, punk, and post-punk singles from the mid- to late ‘70s presented by Cherry Red. From power-pop classics by the Wasps and the Tours to punk must-haves by Eater and Swell Maps, with quirky pop by the Prefects and Monochrome Set, and much more. Buy $17.99 Various "Perfect Unpop" CD |
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J. Spaceman & Sun City Girls "Mister Lonely" RealAudio Sun City Girls "3d Girls" Jason Pierce (Spiritualized) and Sun City Girls (R.I.P.) take turns in creating these beautiful and sparse compositions for the soundtrack of Harmony Korine's most recent film, “Mister Lonely.” Pierce’s tracks are somnambulant and drifting while the Girls go for a more eerie, haunting approach. Buy $13.99 J. Spaceman / Sun City Girls CD |
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Yahowa 13 "Feather of Wisdom" (Phoenix) First the memoirs from a former member of this psych-dronin', organic food-lovin' commune, now this super-limited vinyl-only release of their 2007 reunion show in San Francisco. There are only 500 of these and they'll be outta here quick. Silk-screened with a full-color fold-out poster insert designed by Arik Moonhawk Roper. Buy $21.99 Yahowa 13 "Feather of Wisdom"LP |
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Jack Rose "Dr. Ragtime & Pals" (Beautiful) RealAudio Jack Rose "Fishtown Flower" A massive double-disc set from this respected acoustic guitar virtuoso. The first CD consists of instrumental ragtime-style duets while the second disc is a re-release of Jack Rose's previously out-of-print self-titled album from 2006. Buy $15.99 Jack Rose "Dr. Ragtime..." CD2 |
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El Perro Del Mar "From the Valley to the Stars" The second full-length from Sweden's El Perro Del Mar (a/k/a Sarah Assbring) is another stellar collection of somber, girl-group influenced folk-pop inversions . This time around, however, the instrumentation is fleshed out and much more varied. Buy $14.99 El Perro Del Mar "From the Valley..." CD |
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[V.A.] "Basic Replay" (Basic Replay) RealAudio Ackie "Call Me Rambo" Germany’s Basic Replay has been releasing prime vinyl reissues of excellent leftfield reggae over the years and this CD compilation chronicles the highlights. OM faves like Keith Hudson and Jackie Mitto are represented, as well as stellar cuts from lesser-knowns. Buy $17.99 Various "Basic Replay" CD |
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[V.A.] "Oh Run into Me, but Don't Hurt Me" RealAudio Anna Jones "Trixie Blues" Sub Rosa brings us this amazing yet peculiar compilation highlighting unknown female blues singers and their recordings. The material’s more sexually explicit, self-confessional and acerbic than you might expect. Buy $14.99 Various "Oh Run Into Me..." CD |
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Miriam Backhouse "Gypsy without a Road" RealAudio Miriam Backhouse "Veera Vata" Long considered an underground British folk classic, Miriam Backhouse's first album is more "magic" than "acid" folk. Her sweet vocals and the lovely string arrangements backing her make this one a winner for the warmer days ahead. Buy $19.99 Miriam Backhouse "Gypsy..." CD |
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El Guincho "Alegranza" (Discoteca Océano) RealAudio El Guincho "Palmitos Park" NORTH AMERICAN EXCLUSIVE! El Guincho's "Alegranza" is a swirling mix of distorted tropicalia beats, exotica samples and chanting vocals. Some have described this stunning CD as a mix of Panda Bear's "Person Pitch" and Os Mutantes, but it's much more than that. Buy $19.99 El Guincho "Alegranza" CD |
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Cilibrinas do Eden "s/t" (No Smoke) RealAudio "Gente Fina E Outra Coisa" Recorded in ’73 and never before released, Cilibrinas do Eden was Rita Lee's first post-Mutantes project and it's an amazing piece of world psychedelia. Imagine Rundgren, T.Rex and Deep Purple jamming with the Beatles and you're almost there. Buy $24.99 Cilibrinas do Eden "s/t" CD |
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Fleet Foxes "Sun Giant EP" (Sub Pop) RealAudio Fleet Foxes "English House" Hailing from Seattle, this quintet’s specialty is sprawling, sun-baked west coast guitar rock, but with an added dose of intricate, three-part Beach Boys-esque harmonies. A Band of Horses and Espers fans will want to take note. Buy $5.99 Fleet Foxes "Sun Giant EP" CD-EP |
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Jay Reatard "See Saw" (Matador) Killer new single by Jay Reatard, which is his recording debut for Matador. "See Saw" is the first in a monthly series of 45s that will eventually be compiled onto a CD, and sees Jay go for the pop jugular on both sides. He’s got choruses for miles but always with a snotty punk approach. Essential. Buy $4.99 Jay Reatard "See Saw" 7-inch |
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No Age "Eraser EP" (Sub Pop) In anticipation of their proper full-length album coming in May on Sub Pop, No Age bring us this seven-inch slab of experimental noise-pop songs to hold us over. The A-side, “Eraser,” is backed with three cover songs by the Nerves, the Urinals, and Nate Denver’s Neck. We don’t expect these to last too long! Buy $4.99 No Age "Eraser EP" 7-inch |
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Foals "Antidotes" (Sub Pop) RealAudio Foals "Balloons" The blogs have been gushing about this Oxford based pop-post-punk band (who apparently rejected the album’s original mix by producer David Sitek). Foals are bringing the dance rock back just in time for the warm weather. Very British, snotty and catchy, you'll love it! Buy $13.99 Foals "Antidotes" CD |
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[V.A.] "Bollywood Steel Guitar" (Sublime Freq.) RealAudio Van Shipley "Jan Pahechan Ho" The good folks at Sublime Frequencies give us a glimpse into a musical world that most barely knew that existed. “Bollywood Steel Guitar” is just that, featuring mostly instrumental cuts, many of which sound like crazed surf music from another dimension. Buy $15.99 "Bollywood Steel Guitar" CD |
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Es "Sateenkaarisuudelma" (Fonal) RealAudio Es "Harmonia, Rakkautta" Originally only available on vinyl, “Sateenkaarisuudelma” is one of the Fonal label’s most stunning releases. Folk instrumentation mysteriously morphs into many different things, from Riley-esque minimalism and music concrete to Far Eastern influences and beyond. Buy $21.99 Es "Sateenkaarisuudelma" CDx2 |
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Eleanoora Rosenholm "Vainajan..." (Fonal) RealAudio Eleanoora Rosenholm "Rein Rauss" All fans of idiosyncratic goth-pop (i.e. Depeche Mode, Kate Bush, Gang Gang Dance) should take note of this Finnish trio. "Vainajan muotokuva" is all at once a spooky yet accessible and danceable affair, built around Noora Tommlin's disarmingly sweet vocals. Buy $19.99 Eleanorra Rosenholm "Vainajan" CD |
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Jennifer Cardini "Feeling Strange" (Kompakt) RealAudio False "Fed on Youth" Noted French DJ Cardini seamlessly blends elements of electro, space disco and classic Basic Channel cuts with thumpin' techno. Her mix for Kompakt is on the deeper end of things, sounding a bit more eclectic than most of the other mixes we’ve heard on the German label. Buy $14.99 Jennifer Cardini "Feeling Strange" CD |
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Yelle "Pop Up" (Source) RealAudio Yelle "Ce Jeu" Female French electro-pop sensation Yelle is vying for this year's "Queen of Hipster Dance Music" crown, past recipients having included Annie, Peaches and Miss Kittin. Catchy, tongue-in-cheek, nu (school) wave anthems for bedroom dancing. Buy $11.99 Yelle "Pop Up" CD |
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[V.A.] "Nigeria Disco Funk Special" RealAudio Sahara All-Stars "Take Your Soul" The Soundway imprint brings us another excellent compilation, this time showcasing music from the vibrant urban club scene of seventies-era Lagos, Nigeria. Funky, elongated, poly-rhythmic jams for Afro-beat lovers and beyond. Recommended! Buy $17.99 "Nigera Disco Funk Special" CD |
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Excepter "Debt Dept" (Paw Tracks) RealAudio Excepter "Any and Every" Excepter's debut full-length for Paw Tracks is an album full of...songs (gasp!). The electronic performance troupe seems more focused and utilizes a distilled formula here, opting for vocal-heavy pop structures over extended, freeform meanderings. Sinister but with a sweet, sweet coating. Buy $13.99 Excepter "Debt Dept" CD |
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Ersen "s/t" (Finders Keeper) RealAudio Ersen "Temek" Finders Keepers unearths another Turkish delight! One of the best known figures in the country’s Anatolian rock scene, Ersen works a thick arabesque sound while simultaneously maintaining a highly accessible, funky groove; fans of Selda, Mustafa Ozkent and the like won’t want to miss. Buy $21.99 Ersen "s/t" CD |
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Quarteto Em Cy "Aleluia 1964-66" (El) RealAudio Quarteto Em Cy "Reza" You may be familiar with this Brazilian female quartet for their vocal contributions on the seminal “Os Afro Sambas” LP with Vinicius de Moraes and Baden Powell. Featuring arrangements by Edu Lobo, these mid-‘60s recordings are some of the most sublime music ever recorded. Buy $15.99 Quarteto Em Cy "Aleluia" CD |
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Hercules & Love Affair "s/t" (DFA/EMI) RealAudio Hercules & Love Affair "Blind" The brainchild of DFA's Andrew Butler and co-produced by Tim Goldsworthy, Hercules & Love Affair’s debut album pulls from vintage disco, electro and early house, but guest vocalists like Antony give the music a soul that’s been long missing from most dance music. Highly recommended! Buy $24.99 Hercules & Love Affair "s/t" CD |
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Destroyer "Trouble in Dreams" (Merge) RealAudio Destroyer "River" Another great album from one of indie rock’s most confounding geniuses. Like “Destroyer’s Rubies,” Dan Bejar’s latest is another fully produced outing, but his Bowie-meets-Dylan melodies and obtuse lyrics are here in spades. Recommended! Buy $13.99 Destroyer "Trouble in Dreams" CD |
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Silje Nes "Ames Room" (Fat Cat) The indie music scene snares yet another Scandinavian songbird, Berlin-based Norwegian Silje Nes. On "Ames Room," Nes coyly winds intimate lyrics around earthy percussion, soft acoustic guitar and the occasional electronic texture, creating an album that will appeal to fans of her American and British alternative songwriter counterparts. Buy $12.99 Silje Nes "Ames Room" CD |
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[V.A.] "Funky Nassau" (Strut) RealAudio Grace Jones "My Jamaican Guy" Strut Records delivers this new genre-bending ensemble of cuts emerging from the Bahamas’ legendary Compass Point Studios. Featuring music from Tom Tom Club, Talking Heads, Grace Jones, and more, “Funky Nassau” is a fine tropical companion to the “Disco Not Disco” comps. Buy $15.99 Various "Funky Nassau" CD |
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[V.A.] "An England Story" (Soul Jazz) RealAudio "So U Want Morre" Excellent comp that examines the unique influence of hip-hop and reggae on black music and culture in England, by tracing the musical evolution of the British emcee. A great mix of hip-hop, dancehall, and grime featuring London Posse, General Levy, Stush, Roots Manuva, Riko and more. Buy $21.99 Various "An England Story" CD |
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Del tha Funkee Homosapien "Eleventh Hour" RealAudio "Str8 Up and Down" Del tha Funkee Homosapien moves to the opposite coast to cut his first album in eight years with underground darlings Definitive Jux. This entirely self-produced record promises to please fans of Hieroglyphics and other Bay Area acts, as well as devoted Def Jux followers. Buy $13.99 Del tha Funkee Homosapien CD |
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Angel "Kalmukia" (Editions Mego) RealAudio Angel "Aftermath: The Mutation" Editions Mego brings us this epic four-tracker from Finnish electronic trio Angel (which includes Ilpo Vaisanen of Pan Sonic and Dirk Dresselhaus, a/k/a Schneider TM), who step heavily across rain-drenched soundscapes armed with ominous cellos and noise-rock guitars. Buy $17.99 Angel "Kalmukia" CD |
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