The Music Exchange

Ethiopian Breeze Blowing Through

Listen to the sultry sounds of these African Jazz greats. A cool wind blows across the desert sands in the form of soothing jazz.

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Ravey Nostalgic Bliss

I must admit that I love sifting through forgotten electronic tracks, keeping my ears tuned for hidden gems. Once I heard the piano roll, I searched up the album art and I knew I had to post this. The song encapsulates the early rave sound, the bpm madness of the drum intro, the blissful piano roll and the layered vocals. Even the album art attests to the purity of its essence. 

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Zany Electro Zig Zags

Vitalic pushing the limits - live!

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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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