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Melodica Slowly Strolling PsyChill

Chill out. Let the friendly melodica take you by the hand, and wander together through the alleyways. Steady as you goes, the pace is relaxed and calm. The vibe is high as you stroll together and enjoy your surroundings.

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Progressive Tech house

I kinda have a thing for creepy electronic voices. This track is pretty mellow, very minimal, tech house. Sparse, and easy to enjoy on a Tuesday mid afternoon.

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African Harp Magic

Bafoulabe by Toumani Diabaté with Ballake Sissoko is quite beautiful. Love the few short taps of percussion, the harp rushes, and the slow pace of the accompaniment in the background. Best served on a quiet rainy day, alone with eyes closed. Wait for the key shift to drop your heart @ 4:14.

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Electric Buzzsaw Tech House

This track uses a buzz saw of electric noise to make its point. It's really progressive, so be patient for the funk. There's not much of a drop, just stylized noise throughout. There's a minimalist breakdown in the middle of the track is rather sparse and sweet.

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Layered Synth Washes Rippling

Ok, ok. So I'm posting another track from the new Crystal Castles release.Why? Because this song has been stuck in my head for the past five days, and I'm glad. Layers of synth washes ripple over one another and they just don't stop. Vocals are less intense on this track, much catchier and easier to love. Deconstructions at 1:04 and 2:10 counterbalance the pop quality of the song to make it just edgy enough to actually appreciate. Enjoy.

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Intensity Booster With Crystal Castles

Epic, eardrum-shattering trance anthem synths crash down full force with screaming vocals from Alice Glass. This is my official selection from the new album Crystal Castles just released. Self-titled, yet again, Crystal Castles (II) is much less condensed than it's predecessor. It's a bit looser, quieter, toned down, and slows as it wears on. That being said, this track stands out even more, as its upbeat aggression and aural attack are more aligned with what I love about their first album. Most notable tracks include: Baptism, Empathy, Suffocation, Pap Smear, Not in Love, and Intimate. Buy it and blare it.

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Randomly Appealing Song

I'm not sure what it is, exactly that I'm enjoying about this song. It could be the mellownes it exudes and how well it fits my mood as I write. Perhaps it's the dubtastic Specials-like trombone solo @ 2:08 combined with the delayed guitar swells. Maybe it's the echo wash and the cicada calls sweeping in to finish that section of the song. It's quite a strange combination of sound. Take part if you'd like. This band is pretty underrated. I recommend them to indie enthusiasts or folks who appreciate soul music arrangements. Very interesting, easy-going track.

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Twinkling Twilight PsyChiller

This song is sweet in it's offering of a delicate melody with an interplay of gently rolling frequencies from below. Stumbling echoic drum fills blow through on a breeze. Take a moment to relax and enjoy this.

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Facefull of Ripped Up Distortion

Shouts to DJ Michael Human. Thanks to his heavy electro sets at Cowfish, I've had the distinct pleasure of stomping it out to this track in high definition sound, with three-to-five gin and tonics coursing through my veins. This track has a perfectly blended dirty synth lines and bass for days. Enjoy it through till the end. And if you get a chance, join me Saturdays at the Cowfish Nightclub here in Eugene, OR and hear it live.

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Sprinkly Hand Clapper

Mylo is the man. I heard somewhere this guy made the entire Destroy Rock & Roll album alone in his room in Scotland. He then released it and changed the world. This is the kind of bubbly dance pop that just clears your mind and causes heads to bob. The album is generally more downtempo, but this cut has a more upbeat tempo, which definitely appeals to me. Sweet sprinklings of tasty sound, enjoy.

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