aKido – Gamechanger (2010) (AWESOME !!!)

Genre : Electronica, IDM, Downtempo, Experimental, Canada
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Tracklist :

1 Instantine 4:07
2 In Needles 3:55
3 Radium Girls 4:04
4 Paper Chase 4:33
5 Epoch (Get High) 3:38
6 Mrchf Thftr 1:35
7 Carrousel 5:04
8 Turnaround 4:45
9 Gamechanger 6:45
10 A Kind of Momentum 4:05

aKido is the electronic rock band of Kim Gaboury. The Montreal-based composer and guitarist began this studio project in 2004. Two EPs have been released to date; ‘PLAYTIME’ and ‘BLINK’, both out on Nordique Records.

With two albums and a handful of remixes, aKido has opened a portal into the world of indie rock and post-electronica. ‘Gamechanger’ is his much anticipated third album, a distinctive statement comprised of skilled simplicity and coherently juxtaposed layers making use of the freedom from any immediate dancefloor demands.

Released through his own Nordique Records, this new album truly demonstrates that there are many more elements at play within aKido’s songs that better lend themselves to the album format. ‘Gamechanger’ feels like a stirring journey, yet each track seems to have its own discreet identity. The harmonic explosion of guitars, the tape-manipulated synthetic sounds, the gorgeous female whispers and the shimmering melodies woven into his songs are given time to develop homogeneously. While groove is a central feature, aKido is at his best when all kinds of elements mesh together; dark atmospheric propulsions, idiosyncratic chord arrangements, tidy time signature switches, twirled leitmotivs and pummelling beats form a surprisingly cohesive whole. aKido indulges his heavier rock inclinations with artfulness and his intricate electronic inflections with effervescence.

‘Gamechanger’ is a deeply enjoyable album with a broad appeal to lovers of original electronic music.

Bonobo - Black Sands (2010) (AWESOME !!!)

Genre : Downtempo, Electronica, Trip-hop, Experimental, UK
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Tracklist :

01. Prelude
02. Kiara
03. Kong
04. Eyesdown (feat. Andreya Triana)
05. El Toro
06. We Could Forever
07. 1009
08. All In Forms
09. The Keeper (feat. Andreya Triana)
10. Stay The Same (feat. Andreya Triana)
11. Animals
12. Black Sands

Bonobo is Simon Green, British producer, composer, musician and DJ, responsible for the notable tracks Flutter and Pick Up.

With the experimental warmth of ‘60s french films and the pizzicato flavor of breakbeats, Bonobo established a niche of post-party chill-out. Green debuted in 1999 from Brighton at 18 years old with a track on Tru Thoughts Recordings’ When Shapes Join Together compilation. Though tempted by offers from Mute and XL after the official issue of “The Scuba EP” and the “Terrapin” single, Green stuck with Tru Thoughts for the acclaimed debut LP Animal Magic. This completely self-produced and mainly self-instrumented album was highlighted by downtempo dub, funk, and an equally likable use of sitars. Animal Magic was an obvious success and plans were quickly made for careful European support appearances, as well as a follow-up album onColdcut’s Ninja Tune label in 2001, called Dial “M” for Monkey. A tour to support the record followed and was documented on the 2005 EP Live Sessions.

Also in 2005, Bonobo contributed to the Solid Steel series, with his Bonobo Presents Solid Steel: It Came From The Sea. The release date was scheduled for 10 October, 2005 but was released a week early. The mix features several exclusive tracks as well as remixes and re-edits.

His latest album, entitled Days to Come was released on October 2nd 2006. The first single from the album, PlayNightlite, featuring vocals by Bajka, was released on August 14th.

Days to Come was voted Best Album of 2006 by Gilles Peterson’s listeners.

Melorman - Out in a Field (2009) + Expressing Thoughts EP (2009) (AWESOME !!!)

Genre : Ambient, Electronica, IDM, Downtempo, Greece
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Tracklist :

1. Apricot fields
2. 5 o’clock spring time
3. Hold us
4. Small arms to hold
5. Sunlight noise
6. Toy
7. Silent breath
8. Watercircle
9. Theros
10. Tell me more stories

Melorman is the moniker of Antonis Haniotakis an electronic artist born in Athens,Greece. He has contributed with tracks in Music Labels such as Symbolic Interaction,Archaic Horizon,Summer Rain Recordings,Shima Records, IVDT ,CCT Records,Sixteensteps and Envizagae.

His sound is based on melodic elements and coloured loop lines with a tone of melancholy.The melodies are aerial and fluffy changing as frequently as it can get.

Melorman tries to reach the ultimate feeling that melody may have to human emotional state. His latest work “Out in a field” in Symbolic Interaction it’s an ode to melody as he perceives it.

Bonus | Melorman - Expressing Thoughts EP

Escape the Day - Ghostless (2005) (AWESOME !!!)

Genre : Post-rock, Ambient, Downtempo, Germany
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Tracklist :

1. Hallways
2. Ghostless
3. Days
4. The Hour Undone
5. If I Told You
6. Still
7. This Wave's Length
8. Last Words

Escape The Day was a post-rock band from Berlin, Germany formed in year 2003; who took influence from acoustic and ambient music.

Their unreleased album “Ghostless” (2005) was put on hold due to the suicide of band member Christoph Florian Rehse (1979-2005).

After year 2005 Escape The Day has stopped, and is forever dedicated to the love and memory of Florian. Their work was described as “Great music for lonely walks, hangovers or just falling asleep.”

You can also check the lyrics in http://www.freewebs.com/ghostless/discographylyrics.htm

[me]Awesome unreleased albums. RIP Christoph Florian Rehse.