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.

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.

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!

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)

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"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.