Bibio - Saint Christopher

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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.

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.

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.