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Alpha’s Lost In A Garden Of Clouds was the album that got me hooked on the triphop/downtempo/lounge genres. They’ve been making music for a little over a decade now, but this album was one of their first fully instrumental. What I love about the album is its seamless transitions from one song to the next. I’ve combined tracks 6-9 together to show you guys what I’m talking about. Pick up a copy of the 20-track album here. |
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I can’t say enough about Spencer Radcliffe, aka Blithe Field, and I can’t stop listening to his latest collection of chill pop / dream pop goodness titled Beautiful Wave ‘74. It reminds me of a much more raw and organic Tycho at times, which says a lot coming from one of Scott Hansen’s biggest fan boys. But all in all it stands on its own two feet as a great amateur release, and one of my new personal favorites. Beautiful Wave ‘74 is an album you’ve got to listen to from start to finish to fully appreciate, so show him some love and make your way over to the Blithe Field Bandcamp page and give it a listen. You can also support Messy Life Records directly by purchasing the handmade CD off the label’s site. |
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The Starseeds made some noise in the late 90s in Europe & America, having been called “the hottest import since Massive Attack.” The Vancouver duo Regina Dannhof and Alex McGowan have created an incredibly deep & transcendental gem with their 1998 release Parallel Life. This album is great if you’re able to listen to it from start to finish; just close your eyes and you’ll find yourself zoned out, lost in the lush & mystical, dream-like soundscapes of Parallel Life. Regina’s voice softly resonates throughout the record behind Alex’s fantastic fuzzy rhythms & bass lines. I can’t get enough of this album. |
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