SHREM'S BIGGIES BUT GOODIES BASKET: "FEATHERLIGHT" - Gus Gus

The 2nd most blogged about act in the 7 year history of Shrem's Carousel Of Über Nerdiness (as proven HERE) - the Icelandic wizards of electronica - Gus Gus, have just announced the release of their 8th studio album "Lies Are More Flexible" which is heralded by the enigmatic and tantalising "Featherlight". The band, who gained cult status across the muso world throughout their 2 decade-long vibrant career, are venturing further into Biggi Veira's signature, one of a kind, slickly produced cocktail of tech & deep house soundscapes, Daníel Ágúst's soulful vocals, and atmospheric layers of synths. "Featherlight" is as hypnotic as every "GusGusologist" could hope for. The spiral of crispy cool beats are reminiscent of Nordic winters. Gus Gus have confirmed they will be opening their festival appearances with "Featherlight". MONUMENTAL!

Buy it now on BANDCAMP

The sensual video was directed and produced by The Icelandic Love Corporation.

Through the light, light as a feather, you come down. Like a snowflake, spiralling down - featherlight.

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SHREM'S LIST OBSESSION: Top 100 Greatest R&B/Soul Singles of the 1990's part 5 [20-1]

20 "Candy Rain" - Soul For Real (1994)

19 "On&On" - Erykah Badu (1996)

18 "Alright" - Janet Jackson (1990)

17 "Round And Round" - Tevin Campbell (1990)

16 "Sensitivity" - Ralph Tresvant (1990)

15 "Tell Me" - Groove Theory (1995)

14 "All That I Can Say" - Mary J. Blige (1999)

13 "I Adore You" - Caron Wheeler (1992)

12 "Hey Mr. DJ" - Zhané (1993)

11 "Love Like This" - Faith Evans (1998)

10 "Best Friend" - Brandy (1994)

9 "I'm Your Baby Tonight" - Whitney Houston (1990)

8 "When A Man Loves A Woman" - Jody Watley (1994) - [both original + P.M. Dawn Remix]

7 "Vibe" - Zhané (1994)

6 "You Bring Me Joy" - Mary J. Blige (1995)

5 "Got 'Til It's Gone" - Janet Jackson Feat. Q-Tip & Joni Mitchell (1997)

4 "Giving You The Benefit" - Pebbles (1990)

3 "Gett Off" - Prince (1991)

2 "Be Happy" - Mary J. Blige (1994)

1 "Hold On" - En Vogue (1990)

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CHOON OF THE DAY: "ARIADNA" [Aриадна] - Kedr Livanskiy

The incomparable Kedr Livanskiy returns with an atmospheric electronic ode to the Greek goddess Ariadne with the first single taken from her upcoming LP "Ariadna", out 8th Sept via 2MR. As Ariadne is mostly associated with mazes and labyrinths because of her involvement in the myths of the Minotaur and Theseus, the track is, aptly enough, a labyrinthine trip into cold synthesisers, eerie electronica, lo-fi beats, echoing vocals and witch house. It's like a collaboration between Crystal Castles and Lisa Gerrard from Dead Can Dance. A whole wall of electronic sounds which confirms the Russian artist as one of the most uncompromising and unique musicians on the continent. Rich and dreamy!

Pre-order your copy of "Ariadna" on vinyl, cassette or digitally on Kedr Livanskiy's bandcamp.

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SHREM'S LIST OBSESSION: Top 100 Greatest R&B/Soul Singles of the 1990's part 4 [40-21]

40 "U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)" - Brandy (1998)

39 "Doo Wop (That Thing)" - Lauryn Hill (1998)

38 "Creep" - TLC (1994)

37 "The Roof" - Mariah Carey (1998)

36 "Romantic" - Karyn White (1991)

35 "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)" - Maxwell (1996)

34 "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" - En Vogue (1992)

33 "UK Blak" - Caron Wheeler (1990)

32 "Running Back To You" - Vanessa Williams (1991)

31 "Make It Happen" - Mariah Carey (1991)

30 "That's The Way Love Goes" - Janet Jackson (1993)

29 "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" - TLC (1992)

28 "Poison" - Bell Biv Devoe (1990)

27 "You Used to Love Me" - Faith Evans (1995)

26 "Hold You Tight" - Tara Kemp (1990)

25 "At Your Best (You Are Love)" - Aaliyah (1994)

24 "Good Lover" - D'Influence (1992)

23 "Any Time, Any Place" - Janet Jackson (1993)

22 "Baby" - Brandy (1994)

21 "You Don't Have To Worry" - En Vogue (1990)

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SHREM'S LIST OBSESSION: Top 20 Greatest Todd Terje Moments

District 8 and Hidden Agenda are bringing Todd Terje to Dublin this Friday for his fully sold-out live performance. I thought it was rather fitting to revisit the entire catalogue of singles, EP's, remixes, re-edits and collaborations of this multi-talented Norwegian disco aficionado.

20 "Alfonso Muskedunder (Mungolian Jetset Remix)" (2015)

19 "Nothing Gold (Todd Terje mix)" - Joakim (2012)

18 "Kul I Pul" (2005)

17 "Johnny And Mary" - Todd Terje feat. Bryan Ferry (2014)

16 "Lanzarote" - Lindstrøm & Todd Terje (2013)

15 "Leisure Suit Preben" (2014)

14 "Life's A Beach (Todd Terje Mix)" - STUDIO (2007)

13 "Viking Line (Disco Mix)" - Aksel Friberg (2012)

12 "Spiral" (2013)

11 "Ragysh" (2011)

10 "Firecracker" - Todd Terje & The Olsens (2016)

9 "Sweet Dynamite (Todd Terje Edit)" - Claudja Barry (2011)

8 "Mjøndalen Diskoklubb" (2005)

7 "Fotspor (Todd Terje Disco Mix)" - Holm CPU (2016)

6 "Strandbar (Disko)" (2013)

5 "Ęg-gęd-ōsis (Todd Terje Extended Edit)" - Lindstrøm (2012)

4 "Maskindans (feat. Det Gylne Triangel)" (2017)

3 "Delorean Dynamite" (2014)

2 "Inspector Norse" (2012)

1 "Eurodans" (2005)

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