Aurgasm

My good man Tom Korkidis (of Eksi Ekso) asked last week me to join him playing some music at a local pub, River Gods, in Cambridge. The night had a great vibe, a full house and plenty of worldly tunes. I wanted to offer my sets to you guys as well.

Aurgasm – Fukstronaut Mix (part 1) (47min):

1. Marlena Shaw – California Soul (Diplo/Mad Decent Remix)  Verve Remixed 4 (2008)
2. Kultiration – Ur Jord Om Gaia (2004)
3. Nitin Sawney – Shadowland (feat. Ojos de Brujo) Shadowland (2008)
4. David Holmes – Rodney Yates Let’s Get Killed 1997
5. Cinematic Orchestra – Flite Everyday (2002)
6. Da Cruz – Sarah Nova Estação (2007)
7. Lightning Head – NPG Afrobeat EP (2007)
8. TM Juke – Electric Chair (instrumental feat. Elmore Judd) Electric Chair EP (2008)
9. Hint – Snake Patrol At the Dance EP (2007)
10. Astrud Gilberto – Bim Bom (Psapp Remix) Verve Remixed 4 (2008)

Aurgasm – Fukstronaut Mix (part 2) (55min):

1. The Pharcyde – Runnin’ (Philippians RMX Instrumental) Rmxxology (2008)
2. Natural Self – Faultlines (Aurgasm edit) The Art Of Vibration (2008)
3. Lettuce – Blast Off Rage! (2008)
4. Manu Dibango – Soul Makossa Soul Makossa (1972)
5. Radiohead – 15 Stepz (Amplive Remix feat. Codany Holiday – Aurgasm quick edit) Rainydayz Remixes (2008)
6. Bonobo – The Fever Days to Come (2006)
7. Parov Stelar – Kiss Kiss Daylight (2008)
8. Biosis Now – Indepdent Bahamas Calypsoul 70 (2008)
9. Mr. Scruff – Stockport Carnival Ninja Tuna (2008)
10. Dubben – Karameller Kollectoren Dub (2007)
11. Mr. Scruff – Hairy Bumpercress Ninja Tuna (2008)

electro-jazz // electronica

Viennese chanteuse and songwriter Madita musical debut came as she lent her soulful vocals to dZihan and Kamien’s critically acclaimed album Gran Riserva back in 2002. Produced and co-written by Vlado dZihan, Madita’s second album Too (2008) offers richly textured electro-jazz. Madita’s standout track “Because” delivers a mixture of eccentric piano-tingled beats, spectacular vocals and the glitter glamour of Goldfrapp, while the seductive quality and retro lounge vibe of “Deep Down” brings to mind the playful elegance of Bitter:Sweet.

Disarming charm.
Madita – Because
Madita – Deep Down
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acoustic // dreamtempo

Ethereal beauty preciously tuned; sewn from misty morning drops of dew, each wee sound held secret inside. New life, new day – warm with glow under spell of flowers’ bloom; so hush their reverent chanting. Familiar Trees begin to rustle with serene approach of Sun’s affection. Soft wings flutter above why and through clouds of gathered wisdom – gazing views abound. Bumble of bees a mere murmur as nestled hearts wake to unfettered confessions in Earth’s exhale. Ryan Francesconi then records what he, Lili, Joana Newsom and others reprise.

Keys to a secret garden.
RF and Lili De La Mora – Fences
RF and Lili De La Mora – Eleven Continents
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folk // jazz // singer-songwriter

Exposed to music at an early age, a graduate of prestigious Berklee School of Music, London-born and Rome-based Sylvie Lewis displays a sweet, clear voice and remarkably literate songwriting skills. Musically, Sylvie’s charming style varies from simple folk melodies to the subtle and sophisticated arrangements. Vocally, it ranges from the light-hearted to the moody crooning. “Starsong… What Became Of Us”, an opening track from her latest album Translations (2007), captures the ears for its appealing, catchy vocal lines and Sylvie’s clever, warm phrasing.

Tasteful singing, reflective songwriting.
Sylvie Lewis – Starsong… What Became Of Us
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indie pop // aural academia

It should be noted that the indie pop trio did not name themselves after the Ivy League university, but after a street in their hometown of Santa Monica. Their E.P. however, did not escape academic citation. Named after London’s Bloomsbury Group; each song was inspired and based on the lives of one of its members (Virginia Woolf, John Maynard Keynes, Leonard Woolf and Lytton Strachey, respectively). Despite heavy literary references, their songs remain light and completely listenable. Surpisingly unpretentious, the album bursts with sweet and slightly tender melodies. Princeton remains intellectual without being alienating, substantive and a touch fey.

Quirky and fresh.
Princeton – The Waves
Princeton – Leonard Woolf
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