SHREM'S CAROUSEL OF ÜBER NERDINESS: March 2018

Monday, March 26, 2018

CHOON OF THE DAY: "I OWE YOU NOTHING" - Seinabo Sey

Seinabo Sey is a Swedish/Gambian artist who's been creatively active for the past 4 years while deservedly gaining much critical acclaim and a solid following across the Nordic countries. Now the singer songwriter is back with a very current (both in its lyrical and sonic aspects!) single "I Owe You Nothing" serving an innovative fusion of electronica, neo soul, synth-pop and R'N'B with a pinch of gospel. It's Seinabo Sey's most mature and accomplished work to date and the song is accompanied by a super-stylish music video directed by Sheila Johansson. Fresh, poignant and effortlessly cool!

Sunday, March 25, 2018

SHREM'S WORLDLY DELIGHTS: "ANIMAL" - Onuka

Ukraine's most sophisticated musical export - Onuka is back with a brand new album "MOZAЇKA" which takes us on a fascinating journey into the sonic landscapes of the underground electronic scene of Kyiv with a vibrant palette of Ukrainian folk instruments. The multi-layered "Animal" stands out immediately upon first listen to Onuka's 2nd studio album. Its live reinterpretation featuring The NAONI Orchestra (The National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Ukraine) is the ultimate feast for all the open-minded and thrill-seeking World music lovers out there. Onuka has fast been building a cult following not only across Eastern Europe but also the entire continent following their mind-blowing performance at the Eurovision Song Contest last year also known as the greatest ESC interval act to date.

And for that spectacular medley performance mentioned above...

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

SHREM'S LIST OBSESSION: TOP 40 Songs Of My Life [Shrem's 40th Birthday Edition] vol 2. [20-1]

20 "It Means I Love You" - Jessy Lanza (2016)

19 "Dancing Queen" - ABBA (1976)

18 "Pure Pleasure Seeker" - Moloko (2000)

17 "Pass This On" - The Knife (2005)

16 "Remembrance" - Gus Gus (1997)

15 "Justify My Love" - Madonna (1990)

14 "Simulation" - Róisín Murphy (2012)

13 "Beethoven (I Love To Listen To)" - Eurythmics (1987)

12 "Sing It Back" [Album Version] - Moloko (1998)

11 "Deer Stop" - Goldfrapp (2000)

10 "Groove Is In The Heart" - Deee-Lite (1990)

9 "Peek-a-Boo" - Siouxsie & The Banshees (1988)

8 "Bedtime Story" - Madonna (1995)

7 "The Time Is Now" - Moloko (2000)

6 "Erotica" - Madonna (1992)

5 "Exploitation" - Róisín Murphy (2015)

4 "Unfinished Sympathy" - Massive Attack feat. Shara Nelson (1991)

3 "Come To Me" - Björk (1993)

2 "Paradise (Not For Me)" - Madonna (2000)

1 "Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)" - Soul II Soul feat. Caron Wheeler (1989)

SHREM'S LIST OBSESSION: TOP 40 Songs Of My Life [Shrem's 40th Birthday Edition] vol 1. [40-21]

40 "Supernature" - Cerrone (1977)

39 "Sugar Water" - Cibo Matto (1995)

38 "Trouble T" - Midnight Magic (2014)

38 "Add This Song" - Gus Gus (2009)

36 "U Got the Look" - Prince feat. Sheena Easton (1987)

35 "Follow Me" - Amanda Lear (1978)

34 "Iceblink Luck" - Cocteau Twins (1990)

33 "Reckless (With Your Love)" - Azari & III (2009)

32 "House of Glass" - Róisín Murphy (2015)

31 "Big Fun" - Inner City (1988)

30 "Hold On" - En Vogue (1990)

29 "Sly" - Massive Attack feat. Nicolette (1994)

28 "Rhythm Nation" - Janet Jackson (1989)

27 "Violently Happy" - Björk (1993)

26 "Secret Garden" - Madonna (1992)

25 "Dominoid" - Moloko (1995)

24 "Pluto" - Björk (1997)

23 "Dr. Zee" - Moloko (1998)

22 "Hidden Place" - Björk (2001)

21 "Freedom 90" - George Michael (1990)

CHOON OF THE DAY: "IL FAIT CHAUD" - Corine

Corine's debut EP "Fille De Ta Région" was a thing of disco wonder. The all-killer-no-filler selection was then promptly topped-up by a rather immense selection of remixes, one of which, Polo & Pan's instantly iconic rendition of "Pluie Fine" became one of the greatest tracks of 2017 while scoring the Gold Medal for The Remix of the Year in my annual countdown of choons. Now the coquettish chanteuse is announcing the release of the 2nd instalment in her "Fille De Ta Région" saga which drops 13th April via Kwaidan Records. The upcoming EP is promoted by another tongue-in-cheek summer gem "Il Fait Chaud". Pure fun!