26th February 2010

Audio

Claps - Fold
New Science (Guilt Ridden Pop)

I’m not a huge fan of the six-song-EP-featuring-three-remixes-of-the-same-song thing, but, as you might already be aware, I am a big fan of robot noises. And, I suppose it’s alright that there are only three songs on New Science, because they’re all kickin’.  ”Folds,” the one they remixed three times, is dynamite, so I can see why they might try and milk that one for all it’s got.  Check it out above.

Minimal-wave synthesizers, and electro-drum machines.  What else do you need to know? Nothing.  Nothing else.

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31st January 2010

Audio

Bird Show Band - BSB Synthesizer Solo
Bird Show Band (Amish Records)

As has been made obvious by the album cover, instrumentation on Bird Show Band’s self-titled debut includes a Moog Voyager and an ARP 2600.  Though much of the record is based out of modern jazz structure, the synthesizers are utilized quite creatively, to some spacey and often strange effects.  Matmos fans take note.

The record clocks in at around 37 minutes, and, making use of both previously mentioned synths, as well as an array of percussion and an upright bass, is rewarding throughout.  ”Quintet Two” is heavily grounded in jazz, but utilizes the unique timbre of the synths to really break free of the mold.  ”BSB Synthesizer Solo” creates interesting textures and I can only assume is some sort of tribute to the Backstreet Boys.

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19th January 2010

Audio

White Car - The Bridge
White Car EP (Rainbow Body)

I think the main criterion upon which I judge music in this style is whether or not I’d play the SEGA Genesis game it sounds like the soundtrack from.

In this case, I think I would.

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