Cantaloup - On A Hill Not Far Away (2008)

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Lastfm

9.8

/Indietronica, Dream pop, Cowbell indie, Alternative, Epic, Post-rock, Electronic pop, Art pop, Remix, Experimental indie, Baroque pop/

Comment: it is the sophomore album by Thomas Peters firstly issued in 2008 on an unforgottable indie and electronica label, called Aerotone (which is a defunct one at the moment). There are presented 8 tracks, one of them is a gritty remix at Wakeup Call by Hoodwink, and Crooked Rain is a collaborative composition by Cantaloup, and Hoodwink). And of course, much beauty and artful power is added by Eva Paul`s dreamy and ethereal singing. However, the other notches used to shift between subtle indietronica, intimate art pop, contemplative baroque appearances, and epically compelling cowbell indie and post-rock apparitions. In a word, it is a legacy worth to be remembered and listened to at any time.

Minimal Boffin - Granular Motion EP (2012)

Drift Deeper Recordings

9.5

/Dub, Dub techno, Club music, Dub house, Tech-house/

Comment: behind the nom de plume Minimal Boffin hides himself Duncan Russel-Smith who is a dub master from Melbourne, Australia. There are presented a pair of compositions issued on Drift Deeper Recordings.Indeed, the EP deserves its name due to a sublime amalgamation of dusty dub vibes and deep techno/and house rhythms which in turn are shaped with moody drifts wobbling upward and downward. In a nutshell, it is an eminent contemplation not only within the realm of club music world but also in a more bright sense of the meditation.

Watchkoma - Castor (2011)

Jamendo

7.8

/Hip-hop, Urban music, Rap/

Comment: this set of 15 compositions are in German chanted hip-hop appearances with some interesting backdrops (lush orchestrations), and stylistical variegations (nu metal, reggae). Sometimes the notches are variegated and contrasted with female singing (singing in English) providing more soulful moments. The favourite track of mine is Luzifer, which is an obscure portrayal of Lucifer. In general, Watchkoma`s compositions are simplistic and homogenous.

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Various Artists – Shunt EP (2012)

Cicuta

8.8

/House, Tech-house, Electro-house, Rave, Acid house/

Comment: on this compilation/EP there are represented such artists and projects as Luke Creed, Jose Pouj, Allan Nonamaka, .Moitan, David Reina, and Drugstore. Stylistically it veers away from electro-tinged house and straightforward rave-near and acid house vibes to more elaborated hypnotic techno and tech-house propulsions or on the other side these elements are infiltrated with industrial-backed whiffs. Much fun through dizzy grooves.

The Cassini Projekt - Blind Vision (2008)

Tecfan

Lastfm

Soundcloud

8.8

/Progressive rock, Psychedelic rock, Hard rock, Funk rock, Progressive metal, Crossover/

Comment: The Cassini Projekt is a musical project from Dublin, Ireland which is headed up by Alex McDonnell. This batch of 9 compositions takes on hirsute progressive rock riffs, solid bass gears, and blasting drums in general. McDonnell gets involved in a highly playful action which is reflected through incessant changing in chords and keys. The whole is keen on running along the borders of progressive rock and metal rock which are embellished with tickling psychedelic whiffs, frantic funk flirtations, bombastic orchestrated flirtations, and electronic explorations. By singing manner McDonnell extends from calm and joyous to more melancholic and aggressive expressions.