Wale - Slight Work

Wale - Slight Work (prod. by Diplo) by diplo on SoundCloud
I don't know Wale very much but I definitely dig his flows. Having Diplo produce this track is also a plus. I'm loving most things this guy has to offer, and loving his taste in collaborators ..so far.

Primal Scream - Give Back But Don't Give Out (Portishead Remix)

As a disclaimer, please excuse the cheesy visuals of this YouTube clip. It's all about the song anyway, so just spark one up and...

What a fucking gem! In 2010, a heavyweight LP titled "Portishead - Remixes (Chapter 1)" was released featuring seven songs by other artists, remixed by Portishead. What makes this compilation so special to me is that these hard-to-find tracks are dated, and have that narcotic trip-hop groove that Portishead helped pioneer in the 90's. Though I don't own a copy of this record, I will be searching eBay for a copy. Unfortunately, my life continues for the moment sans turntable. This compilation was only released on vinyl.

The dubby, spaced out beat, and cosmic wah-wah of the guitar bring me to that dark, special place. Add the female back up vocals and the film-noir keyboard samples, and you've got me hooked.

Black Milk Showcase

I came across Black Milk a month or two ago watching this fantastic documentary from Palladium Boots about Detroit's thriving creative scene. Hosted by Johnny Knoxville, it exposed the blossoming community of artists and musicians that Detroit has been an incubator for over the past few years.

So I fell in love with Black Milk's work. Sure, as a fellow Michigander, I'm a little biased. But it's great to see that though Motown's industry has crumbled, something great is on the rise from its ashes.

Terry Callier - You're Goin' Miss Your Candyman

Another great track from Cinematic Orchestra's LateNiteTales compilation.

I was intrigued about Terry Callier's history, reading up on his life. Born in 1945 in Chicago, he was raised in Cabrini-Green, and was apparently a childhood friend of Curtis Mayfield. His first single came out in 1962, and played at venues all over the city while his career grew.

You're Goin' Miss Your Candyman - Terry Callier - LateNightTales: The Cinematic Orchestra by qrvaelet2

Shuggie Otis - Aut Uh Mi Hed

Last year, one of my favorite groups, Cinematic Orchestra made a contribution to the LateNightTales compilation series. I suggest you take a listen, because it's loaded with great music - some I knew before, some first revealed to me through this record.

Here's a track featured on the disc, a Shuggie Otis classic.

Rapture - How Deep Is Your Love

Approximately 8 years ago this bands quickly became my favorite band; I had just moved out on my own, just entered my twenties and theirs hit single 'House of Jealous Lovers' was the right mix of nostalgia (House Music) and the new disco-punk sound that was exoding from New York.  

A few years after their last album (which didn't get as much praise as it deserved) they're back, still exploring dance genres - this time (it seems) with Disco as their base.  I'm a sucker for a piano rif mixed in with dance beats.  

You should also check out this video, it's pretty badass.  I'm loving the found footage, or made to look like found footage dance bands have been using this year.  It ends with a wonderful clip from Saturday Night Fever, Mr. Travolta showing why he was a sex icon to all those over 40 and under 55.  My mom still swoons over that movie. 

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Update:  The other video reference i was going to use, the original music video for Hercules and Love Affair's My House has been taken down.  Bummer, it was damn good.

Anyway, i can't wait to put this album in my record collection!

Disclosure - My Inention Is War

I've been in the mood for electronic music, experiencing the slight effects of dance music withdrawal. With a sample from Robin Thicke & Pharrell's "Wanna Love U Girl" this 90's-esque track sounds lke a classic house jam, and is just what the doctor ordered.

The 16- and 19-year-old brotherly duo, Disclosure hails from south London and have just put out a free EP which you can download by liking their Facebook page. It's filled with bouncy beats and walks a strange line between dubstep and house.

My Intention Is War by Disclosure.

And while I'm at it, here's another song from their EP I'm digging, titled "I love...that you know."

i love...that you know by Disclosure.

James Blake - To Care Like You

James Blake - To Care (Like You) from anetkaxx on Vimeo.

Another post on a 21-year-old musician. I had intentions of posting this months ago but never got around to it. Now that this summer heatwave has been briefly interrupted by a gloomy drizzle of rain, I feel it is an appropriate time to unearth this elegiac electronic dirge from James Blake's 2011 self-titled release.

Nicolas Jaar - I Got A

There's something about this slow, soulful groove that's got me hooked. The dark, nocturnal elements, horns, and sedated hip-hop beat remind me of Portishead circa 1995, and that is a good thing. The meandering piano and french monologue seem as if they've accidentally been intercepted as interference signals from afar.

If you are feeling this track, be sure to check out the 2011 album, "Space is Only Noise." This 21-year-old put together a really haunting disc.

Alex Clare - Relax My Beloved

I'm not very familiar with Alex Clare, but i found this linked on twitter earlier today.  It's something I definitely dig, at least this track, i still to do some listening to for the other tracks on his upcoming (?) album: give me a few days to process those tracks.
This is produced by Switch/Diplo (who i guess i've gained some sort of affinity for, seeing that a lot of the tracks i've posted have been produced by them- fuckers- are they the new Timbaland and Magoo? [i don't mean that as a dis, btw]) and has that white-boy soulfulness that made me fall in love with Jamie Lidell, this album is already on my 'watch' list- damn. 

Flying Lotus - Lover's Melt 2

Flying Lotus posted a download link to their megaupload via his twitter.  Within 25 minutes the link crashed due to traffic.  I'm eagerly waiting the new link.  Instead of posting the link (that will eventually crash again) i'll link his twitter so you can get the current download.  I'm so stoked about this, i wish i had a working computer so i can jam to this all summer- i'm so confident this mix will be absolutely brilliant!  :)

Beyoncé - Run The World (Girls)

I love me some female anthems.

Beyonce is a pop-diva i just recently became obsessed with, i grew up on Destiny's Child.

As soon as the song begins i become skeptical, it sounds like an MIA track i say to myself and later realize its been produced by Diplo/Switch. The bass heavy and chants go well with the epic-ness of the video. Beyonce rides a horse on screen, the background desolate and almost post-apocalyptic (which i dont' really understand-visually is neat). Think Mad Max meets Y: The Last Man.

As soon as the choreography begins i think of Shakira, the sultry shoulder/hip jerks she's known for can be seen in the first few moments of this video. Beyonce then includes her own urban flare to choreography ( i actually have no clue how much say she has in her choreography). As always, her moves are entertaining, sensual and simple in nature. This isn't Beyonce's best song, nor is it her best video but it sure is a lot of fun.

I still think she would be a great Tina Turner in a Mad Max remake!

Sam Sparro - Black And Gold

Damn, Sam. Can I have your gaybies?

Great live lounge-style version of his 2008 hit "Black and Gold."



And here's a video with the cosmic lyrics of the original song.

Bo Diddley - Bad Trip

"You ain't got to be on dope to be on a bad trip."

Bo's 1972 release "Where It All Began" has got to be one of my favorite records in my vinyl assortment, so don't be surprised if I feature a track from it again. It's loaded with so much good dirty funk and psychedelic soul. Bo could not only rock out on the guitar like a beast, he's got a voice as strong as steel. Basically, he's a bad-ass motherfucker whom I would have loved to meet while he still actively rocked this earth.



And check out that bad-ass cover featuring the Chicago skyline!

Link Wray - Jack the Ripper

A 1961 classic from the master of mid-century rock and roll and surf.

Mr. Oizo - "Lambs Anger" Showcase

I first heard "Jo" by Mr. Oizo on the radio while in Berlin. It hooked me, so I did some quick research and realized it came off of a record of his which I didn't have, "Lamb's Anger."

I pondered for a bit which track from this album to feature here on the blog, but eventually realized I couldn't pick just one. Here are a few of my favorites from the record.

Jo


Cut Dick


Steroids Featuring Uffie


Two Takes It Featuring Carmen Castro
It's quite amazing to see how many times Lyn Collin's 1972 hit "Think (About It)" has gone through the sampler by this point. I'm not a big fan of the ubiquity of the hook, but I'm loving the flow and disco-boogie and funky slap bass!

Weird War - Grand Fraud

I just found out about the funk/punk band Weird War (AKA Scene Creamers) from my brother. There are many things I like about this 2004 video and song. From the glass house perched in the woods, to Chihuaha that makes its debut at 00:26, or the corpse that starts shredding into a cosmic guitar solo, there's a lot to enjoy.

If you can make it through the quirky, nearly three-minute-long intro sequence, be prepared to have your mind blasted and your body rocked.

Brassroots - Good Life

Long ago, I picked up a vinyl copy of Inner City's "Big Fun" record at Gramaphone for $4.99. This 1989 dance classic blended the best of Chicago and Detroit house of its time and has become one of my favorite house albums of the era.

Fast forward to 2010, and their most popular jam "Good Life" was covered by London's "Brassroots," an eight-piece horn and percussion ensemble comprised of Israelis, the English, French, Grecians, and Americans. Their Good Life EP is a cover compilation with songs by Radiohead, The White Stripes, and of Course, Inner City.

Caribou - Hannibal

Caribou's album "Swim" was one of my favorite records of 2010. I hadn't listened to it for a while, so I decided to put it on last night. I left the room for a bit and as I re-entered the room, I was welcomed by the horn blasts on this spaced-out track, and wondered to myself why I never paid this specific tune better attention before.

Xxxy - Ordinary Thing

Ordinary things by xxxy on SoundCloud

Here's Another soundcloud find I'm digging.

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Four Tet - Sing (Mosca remix)

Four Tet - Sing (Mosca Remix) by DeejayMosca on SoundCloud


I've been without a computer for about a month, but late last week I finally figured out how to make my smart phone a functioning internet browsing device. I started following artists on sound cloud and found this gem, mixed by DJ Mosca. I think you'll like it.
Jack in day house!

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Bibio - Saint Christopher

12 - Bibio - Saint Christopher by corbinlane

Free download!

Bibio caught my attention about a year and a half ago when I first heard his infectious lo-fi funk song "Jealous of Roses" (right click and "save as" for free download.) Since then, I've been exploring this soloists pretty extensive catalogue which only dates back to 2005, and blends a mysterious mixture of folk and electronica. On March 29, he released his latest album "Mind Bokeh," which this song is taken from. Not only is it the closing track to the record, but in my opinion, the best one.

Gorillaz - Doncamatic (Feat. Daley)

I found out about Daley late last year when he appeared as a guest on this Gorillaz track. I've been a fan of Gorillaz since their 2001 self-titled release, which has become a classic, but it wasn't until I heard this acoustic take of "Doncamatic" recorded live for BBC's Radio 1 that this track really struck my attention.

There are a couple of voices in the music industry that give me a boner, and I think Daley's soulful vocals do just that for me. I'm looking forward to hearing more from this R&B newcomer.



View the official music video of the original here.

Selena - No Me Queda Mas

|4/16/1971 – 3/31/1995|.

"Descansa en paz, te extrañamos," los pajaritos cantan.

Black Keys - Howlin For You

This video is all sorts of hot.  Staring Battle Star Galactica's Tricia Helfer. Its shot like a 70's explotation film.  I wish the video actually included a bit more of the song, its shot more like a 70's explotation film with the Black Key's track as the soundtrack.  Something not done very often in the music biz.  Worth watching, so is the album this song comes from, Brothers

The Flying Lizards "Her Story"

I've been sick and overworked recently but that does not mean I haven't been listening to good music. Currently I'm all ears for anything Flying Lizards. "Her Story" has my attention because I'm also a Roots fan and love that they (heavily) sampled this experimental rock song from the 70's.

Slave - Feel My Love (InnerWestSoul Remix)

Feel My Love (InnerWestSoul Edit) by InnerWestSoul

My friend and Chicago house legend Derrick Carter once gave a really good summary of "deep house" saying something to the effect of, "Disco, R&B, funk and soul are all house music. We used to call that music 'deep house,' because it's like reaching back to the music of your roots."

Last month, I did a feature on an amazing rework of ELO's Evil Woman by Sydney-based cratedigger InnerWestSoul. There really isn't much representation for this bloke online beyond his SoundCloud page, so I can't tell you much about him.

What I can say, though is that I think this guy is doing an amazing job at putting his fingerprint on classics, and turning them into dancefloor-ready jams for the 21st century. What I especially like is the fact that a lot of his remixes are concocted using only original bits of the tracks, with no extra additives. I appreciate this purist process, because it leaves so much of what makes the original intact, while somehow strengthening its soul.

Tensnake - In The End I Want You To Cry

A little deep house to get your body shaking.

I first found out about Tensnake one night while listening to a club radio program on MotorFM here in Berlin when they played this awesome remix of Aloe Blacc's "I Need A Dollar." After some quick research, I came across this Hamburger's prolific Soundcloud page. Wish I could have gotten a chance to go to one of his shows in Germany before my deportation coming up on Saturday. Wah-wah.

Azari & Ill - Into The Night (Prince Language Remix)

Simple house music. Simply good. And it stays true to that early house sound Chicago pioneered back in the dawn of the scene. Toronto-based house outfit Azari & Ill have been pumping out a lot of great work in the past year or so. This gem comes from their "Into The Night" EP, which you can download for free here. The player also has a download function for this individual track.

Dr. Dog - Say Something

Here's a little video mash-up set to "Say Something" by Dr. Dog. This is not an official music video, rather a fan-made piece of work. And though it's non-linear, it's somehow visually cohesive.

One thing I really like about Dr. Dog's early releases is their well composed vocal harmonies paired with the gritty lo-fi recording quality that makes you stop and wonder what decade they were active. This treat was released on their second album "Easy Beat" from 2005.

And here's a free download from their official website (right-click to save.)

King Crimson - 21st Century Schizoid Man

Progressive rock meets psychedelic metal? Not really sure how to categorize this tripper from King Crimson's 1969 debut release "In the Court of the Crimson King." London in the late 60's was probably just smashing back then. These guys have been popping up in my music life for many years, but it doesn't seem without cause, since their recording history doesn't end until to 2003.

I've got to admit, this track is a challenge to listen to (like a good piece of jazz). But that's one of the things I like about it. It's so atypical that it got me hooked from the very beginning, with those rambling slow-motion drums. I'm leaving for Michigan on Saturday and look forward to being reunited with my vinyl copy of this.

Emilie Simon "Dame de Lotus"

I first heard of Emilie Simon in 2006 on Thievery Corporation's Versions. It took me this long to further investigate the sweet, sweet voice I heard. What I found was this awesome track and a super fun video to go with it. I can't get enough of her electronic french-ness.

Whiskey Barons - Whiskey Makossa

whiskey makossa by flavorheardA couple months ago Tyler introduced me to the Whiskey Barons, a DJ/Producer duo.

Would you like some sex with that Whiskey?

This track is awesome, I'm not sure of its origins, and according to facebook this track is a reworking.  So if anyone can point me towards the original I'd be much obliged.

Kano "I'm Ready"

The day I was asked to contribute to the Sound Birdz blog I got an interesting phone call from my dad. (I will be mentioning him a lot here because he is my biggest musical influence.) So apparently, each one of us daughters has a song that he recorded (on a cassette tape) the day that we were born. On this particular day he asked me to help him figure out the name of my song. Most of the call was spent listening to him fast forward and rewind the tape to find the song in question. But it was well worth it and I find it most appropriate for my first post.

My dad waited about 27 years to find out the name of this song and All I did was play the song into an iPhone App for a couple of seconds and voila-"I'm Ready" by Kano! The song that started Italo-Disco and helped pave the way for hip-hop. It's been sampled heavily with it's most notable use being Tag Team's "Whoomp! (There It Is)".

Enjoy!

The Manhattans - Follow Your Heart

Porsche released their first 911 as a 1965 model. This car instantly became a classic, and is still being built today in over 46 years of nonstop production. I've always had an affinity for these early 911's, for their purist design and complex German engineering.

Some things just become classics like that. They last as a zeitgeist for their era as well as leave a legacy that never goes out of style, and never ages. I feel like this song from the Manhattans, which came out the same year, produced just that effect. In their long history together, this is one of the few songs they recorded with the band's original lineup.

Ciara - Gimmie Dat

So, have you seen this video?
Dude, her fanny pack is amazing!
The moves in that first sequence are pretty hot too...and the moves through out the whole video are neat.
Ciara even memorializes Aaliyah in the last sequence, i've been on an Aaliyah kick lately and i'm not quite sure what i think of that.

Can - Vitamin C

This was the first track I ever heard by the German band Can, and it only took one listen to get me hooked. When I found out that this song from the record Ege Bamyasi actually came out in 1972, I was quite surprised. If I would have been made to guess, I would have shot for the 90's. Alas, being dubbed an "experimental" band, the mentioned record can be challenging to listen to at times if one's not accustomed to experimental or krautrock. However, their occasional clean, vacant sound, which can be heard on this track really showcases their influence on the post-punk and no-wave, and even disco-punk movements.

With a discography that spans 1968 to approximately the 90's, there's quite a bit of Can records left for me to sift through. This is definitely just the beginning.

LCD Soundsystem - Dance Yrself Clean (Muppet Version)

I'm not really sure how Cookie Monster fits in with the rest of the cast, but i totally wanna party and pass out while watching the Sun rise with him.

Gonjasufi - Sheep

Gonjasufi - Sheep by Boltsie

A little bit of research on Gonjasufi uncovered quite an array of labels he could be identified by - Musician above all, followed by rapper, singer, DJ, and even yoga teacher of half Mexican, half Ethiopian descent. Therefore, it's no wonder that his early 2010 LP debut, A Sufi and a Killer is as sonically diverse as it is, as he is apparently a man of many specifications.

I've wanted to feature him for a while, but it was tough shit deciding which track to post, as all of the music I've heard by him thus far has been equally mind-expanding. Take a look for yourself!

Gramatik - Lonely And Cold

Gramatik - Lonely & Cold (Original Mix)

Asculta mai multe audio diverse



"This world out here is so lonely and cold. Oh I guess I'll go back home."
Quite a theme for today considering it's suddenly winter again in Berlin and I'm set to go back home in early March.

I really can't get enough of this Gramatik guy, and with three installments of his 2009-present "Street Bangerz" series available, there's plenty of this Slovenian to go around.

Reggie Watts - Fuck Shit Stack

LOOSEWORLD x Waverly Films: Reggie Watts in F_CK SH_T STACK from LOOSEWORLD on Vimeo.

I just found out about Reggie Watts today when I stumbled upon his above video, and was quite intrigued. So I checked out some more videos by him and realized he's got a lot more appeal than just his humor. This comedian / musician is a talented beatboxer whose music is created largely on-the-spot with a loop machine. Reggie is also known for being the frontman of the Seattle group, Maktub. He, however released his first solo album, "Simplified" in 2004. More recently, he put out a vinyl 7" ep titled "Pot Cookies," consisting of two improvised tracks recorded live. Most recent is his latest released "Why S#!+ So Crazy?" a CD/DVD combo featuring live and studio tracks, his hour Comedy Central special, and lots of other video bonus features.

Here is another video for the song "I Just Want To," that showcases his performance method quite well.

Aaliyah - It's Whatever

As a lad who grew up in Chicago and spent many weekend afternoons (after Saturday morning cartoons) watching the Box, my love for Aaliyah grew and fell in love with her and her goofy eye-patch! 

Subway + Shades + Leather = Badass 90's Superhero

Back in 2001 when her plane crashed I was far from the R&B/Hip Hop music circle, so her death wasn't as impactful as it should have been.  Ten years later i find myself listening to her music, on heavy rotation, every few months.  This week Aaliyah's self-titled (and last release) has been playing on my ipod daily. 

HERE is a youtube vid of the Jam i've been listening to constantly this week; listen to the audio, an official music video was never made. Stupid plane crash!

Detroit Sex Machines - Rap It Together

I stumbled upon this groove a few years ago on my weekly raid of Columbia College's music library when I picked up the "Searching for Soul: Rare & Classic Soul Funk" compilation, a great collection of Motown-influenced funk, jazz and soul hits.

Apparently, their first 45 was "unearthed" by the Soul/Funk record exec Phillipe Lehman in a Michigan dealer's collection in late 2000. And thus, the Detroit Sex Machines live on!

Have a funky Saturday everyone.

Pinback - Tripoli (Starfish Pool Remix)

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I'm about to go to sleep, and this song is setting the mood just right...

I somehow inadvertently inherited Pinback's discography a few years ago, and for this stroke of luck, I will be forever grateful. Every time they come up on shuffle in my iTunes library, they get my full attention.

This is something a little more obscure from their catalogue - a rare version of the very first song from their very first record which also became their very first single. This remix by Starfish Pool is a b-side included on the 2000, "Tripoli" CD single. It's a deserted soundscape devoid of Pinback's melodic guitar plucking, replaced by a vast icy dream-loop of percussive echos.

If you're also a fan of Pinback, rejoice, as they have already announced as far back as 2009 that their next release is slated for this year.

Dudley Perkins - Falling (Instrumental)

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I came across this Dudley Perkins (A.K.A. Declaime) track from his 2003 Madlib produced record "A Lil' Light (Instrumentals). It was the middle of fall last year when I first heard it, and it became an anthem for the season - not only for its name, but its ghostly lo-fi twinkling keys and moody string arrangements indicative of the feeling of change of season.

As it turns out, the original song it samples was featured on the recently featured 1972 French library-music record "Stringtronics - Mindbender." Here I've posted the original track "Dawn Mists" by Barry Forgie to compare and enjoy.

Roger Roger - Safari Park

What a strange star-crossed find... When I was compiling my "best of 2010" list last December, this song was on the list - alas, it didn't make the cut because all I could identify it by was by its only known name "Track 04" from master collaborator J. Rocc's "Supreme Take 2" mix he put out last year for the Supreme store opening in L.A. Since his mixes are mostly "anonymous" with no credits or proper track names, I decided it wouldn't be a very viable addition to a 2010 playlist.

Turns out this gem didn't belong on a 2010 playlist after all, as it was part of a 1972 French library record titled "Stringtronics - Mindbenders," which I stumbled upon through the Mutant Sounds blog. As it turns out, Madlib has already sampled this in a Quasimoto song I have yet to hear.

Stay tuned for more features from this release and other reused library music.

Flying Lotus & Declaime - Whole Wide World (Feat. Pattie Blingh)

Declaime (a.k.a. Dudley Perkins) seems to team up with some pretty amazing producers. This 2009 take isn't a bad example, and Pattie Bling's soulful vocals only add to the appeal for me. The "Whole Wide World" EP came with some pretty awesome instrumentals from Flying Lotus, so if you're even halfway as in to instrumental hip-hop as I am, do yourself a favor and check it out.

Rye Rye Mixtape

Rye Rye is the first artist to sign up with MIA's N.E.E.T. record label.  Her actual album doesn't come out for another week or two, so hears a first listen:
http://www.mediafire.com/?y9b1l7ha65x17vl

Mixtapes in general are a funny thing; they're never really that great and this is no exception.  I think she mixes a Ke$ha song in there at some point, that was knives stabbing my ears for 3 minutes. stabby stabby.

Here's a better representation of a fun Rye Rye track:

20 Fingers - Short Dick Man (Feat. Gilette)

Here's my Valentine's contribution. Completely 90's, totally jackin' house, quite Chicago, and rather cheesy.

I had a bromantic singles loser-dinner with my room mate Thomas. And we ate like kings. I prepared a modified version of this baked Diarrhoni and Cheese that Kaelie turned me on to. Ours featured a parmesean / flaxseed crust, fresh broccoli, and ficken (vegan chicken), which comes in this amusing chicken-form-moulded package.

Valentine's Day

Since its a holiday i thought i'd post something in theme.
Outkast's Happy Valentine's Day is the perfect choice.

Outkast's  SpeakerBoxxx/The Love Below is a classic that constantly gets played semi-regularly.  Best part of this song? It's followed by Spread, guess what that song is about? heh heh heh.

Blackalicious - Brain Washers (Feat. Ben Harper)

Free download here.

I was just about to ask myself why it's been so long since Blackalicious dropped any new material. Just then, I stumbled upon some online jabber proclaiming that the rapper of the duo, Gift of Gab, announced mid last year that a new record is in the works, due for an early 2011 release.

In the meantime, enjoy this 2002 release from Blazing Arrow.

ELO - Evil Woman (InnerWestSoul Piano Power Edit)

Part One (Evil Woman) by InnerWestSoul

If anybody can source a download link for this 2010 tune, I'd be forever grateful! It seems to be pretty underground for the moment, with only a vinyl promo version floating around out there and no official online representation for this Sydney-based crate-digger besides his Soundcloud page.

I'd also like to know where all of this epic piano was summoned from! I sure don't remember it from Electric Light Orchestra's 1975 original version. So perhaps its sampled from a rare alternative version, or possibly added by InnerWestSoul himself. Again, if you know some more info about this track, I'm the first who wants to know!

Nostalgia 77 - Quiet Dawn (Bonobo Remix)

Free download here.

My room mate Thomas kept pumping silky jazz from behind his closed bedroom door last week. On Sunday, I finally interrupted him to ask if he would share the album with me, and ended up with a copy of Nostalgia 77's 2008 "One Off's, Remixes & B-Sides".

This track brings together some great talent, with music from the prolific Benedic Lamdin (a.k.a. Nostalgia 77), drifting vocals by Beth Rowley, and narcotic chillout treatment by Ninja Tune's own Bonobo. I'm really digging the metaphorical lyrics that envision a very psychedelic sense of reality. The original is equally as lovely.