There is something charmingly unpretentious about this radiant piece of synth pop from Moon King announcing the release of "Hamtramck '16" which you can pre-order now on Bandcamp. "In & Out" is one of those tracks which simply won't leave you alone. The cleverly put together oldskool production, irresistibly catchy melody and the lo-fi-meets-nu disco-meets-dream-pop vibes make it a treat like no other. It'll honestly takes just one play to get you hooked. This is the sound of the summer time.
I'm spicing things up today with two captivating African dancefloor gems.
Débruit protégés KOKOKO! are an alternative collective from Kinshasa, Congo offering an explosion of disco, post punk, electronica and afro-beats with their instantly anthemic "Tokoliana". It's an aural jungle filled with rhythms, sound effects, cowbells and irresistible beats. ESG meets LCD Soundsystem in an underground club somewhere in Central Africa. TUNE!
"Tokoliana" is taken from a double A-side single available now on iTunes and Bandcamp
The Malian duo Amadou & Mariam are an institution at this stage on the global scene of so-called world music, enjoying a devoted following among musos, critics and world music connoisseurs all around the globe. Their latest single, the elevating "Bofou Safou" is available now with a myriad of remixes, one of which particularly stands out. Henrik Schwarz's 8 minute long house mix of the song may well be the greatest remix we've heard so far in 2017. An impossibly seductive invitation to dance.
Biig Piig is a young, husky voiced Irish singer and rapper who has just enchanted us with an infectious slow-jam "24k" serving us some delectable Erykah Badu vibes... I believe this London based artist might just be the next biig thing on the alternative urban scene. The sublimely jazzy, downtempo beat and trumpet-laden "24K" is a scrumptious jam, one that'll go down a treat on a Saturday afternoon.
Kaytranada's collaborator and protégée, the French/Djiboutian Singer Songwriter Shay Lia returns with a sensual number "What's Your Problem?" which already sounds like a brand new essential gem for all the neo-soul and R&B lovers out there. Fresh, addictive and smooth. Your new top groove.
