Phutureprimitive :: Luminous EP
Posted by Crispy | Filed under Cool Hunting, Music, Reviews
Finally! Some fresh new music from northwest psychill hero, and Chillography favorite, Phutureprimitive. Out today is the Luminous EP, containing three new(ish) tracks. I say “newish” because it seems like Rain has been dropping these tracks in his sets for a while, and it’s nice to finally have my own copies to play out. Style-wise, fans of his first album and subsequent compilation contributions will recognize that signature Phutureprimitive moody atmosphere and delicious bass lines. What’s new is the addition of lyrical vocals in the forefront of the mix as the new driving force for each track. These lyrics, by Alyssa Palmer and Rain, have been tastefully edited and are seamless additions to the already lush Phutureprimitive soundscape. Vocals of this caliber seem to be tricky to find in this kind of electronica, and Rain pulls it off. My gut tells me that some old fans will not be so into this new lyrical direction, but it will most certainly open up his music to an even wider audience. With Phutureprimitive now performing as a full band, this new direction should be not much of a surprise, and thankfully, in Rain’s capable hands the vocals and music continue to push the mature downtempo vibe that first caught the world’s ear six years ago.
Crispy :: Psilicon Dreams 7 (May 2010)
Posted by Crispy | Filed under Music
Here’s the May 2010 installment of Psilicon Dreams, my monthly mix of psychedelic downtempo electronica for DI.FM’s Psychill channel. This mix spends the first half in a deep, mellow vibe, then moves into a dubbed-out groove, and finishes with the lovely heights of Kuba’s “Cruze Control”.
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Download » Crispy – Psilicon Dreams 7 (May 2010) (1hr 25min, 195MB)
Tracklist ::
01. The Omm Squad – Lost Land
02. Stress Assassin – Montecristo
03. Krill.Minima – Wie Die Wolken Zieht Auch Der Tag Vorbei
04. Cell – Calling
05. Planet Boelex – Leaving Quietly
06. Tara Putra – Sad Cosmos
07. I Awake – Rebreath
08. Terra Nine – Axiom (The Omm Squad In Dub Remix)
09. Realm – Mad Wandering
10. Mauxuam – After B4
11. Bluetech – Abandon All Cities
12. Warp Technique – Wonderland
13. Ooze – Get It Done
14. Eat Static – Caridwen
15. Lauge & Baba Gnohm – Structures
16. Kuba – Cruze Control
(When possible, I link out to any free net releases that I’ve used in the set. If you like what you hear, follow the linked tracks, download them, and support the artists with your love!)