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junip

junip

What started out as a kind of a game between friends has now set down strong roots. In this way
Junip have ploughed their furrow by mixing slow
electronic and crisp clean pop. Fans of Jose Gonzalez will have to conform with his work as singer in the band for the moment. This record isn’t as strong as the previous album but there are some unforgettable moments, particularly the songs “Your life your call” and “Line of fire”.

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yessir whatever

quasimoto

Hip hop singer Madlib (Otis Jackson) has just released Quasimoto, what could basically be described as a guidebook on his songwriting process. This new record is made up of songs he hadn’t included on previous releases. It’s not easy to listen to because some of the material on the record is very close to bare experimental status. But we do have a soft spot for whacky stuff like this.

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once I was an eagle

laura marling

At the tender young age of 23 this singer has come
up with one of the records of the year. Forget the fact that she has collaborated with the likes of Mumford & Sons, just listen to her voice of these great songs. Producer Ethan Jones and a cello have been her only companions on the 16 songs on the record. “I was an eagle” and “Once” are our standout moments but the rest aren’t far behind.

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kveikur

sigur rós

Love them or hate them, you have to admit that these
Icelanders are an essential reference in ambient
post-rock of the last 20 years. They have been
recently reduced to three and now embark on this
new challenge. The change has taken them towards a
more direct live sound and they have shed the layers
of sound and decorative elements they are known for.
A stronger, rawer sound as mysterious and powerful
as always that will undoubtedly win them more fans.

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one true vine

mavis staples

Mavis Staples has once again been assisted by Jeff
Tweedy during the recording of this record. As well
as producing the album Tweedy also plays most
of the instruments here too. Along with versions
of songs like Funkadelic or Low, there are some
excellent self-penned compositions on this profound
gospel album.

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antenna to the afterworld

sonny and the sunsets

Sonny Smith’s universe is one of Martians and aliens. His synthesizer sounds add an extra dimension to his music and once again reminds us of Velvet Underground-like experimental melodies. There is a lot to choose from here but we recommend the following: “Dark corners”, “Girl on the street” and “Path of orbit”.