New Music Recommendations 2012

Ejlif...is that available anywhere?! I saw it was coming and have looked around on the web but no luck so far. Feel free to PM me some directions. That has the makings of a great one on paper.

Terrence Dixon "From The Far Future Part 2"

Tresor release that had been on my list for a while and I finally got around to picking it up. I'd sure been missing a fine one. Real nice bit of dark tech/house with lots going on under the hood, just how I like it.

Changing musical gears....

I've been listening a lot to the older J. Tillman release, Vacilando Territory Blues so I picked up a few of his other older records. Singing Ax, Cancer And Delirium, Minor Works and Year In The Kingdom. All just outstanding albums, especially Singing Ax. Very highly recommended.

Jon Cleary - Occapella - Having fun with the songs of Allen Toussaint.

I 1st heard Cleary briefly on HBO's Treme (a great source for new music!). After digging a bit I came to the realization that I've been listening to him and his music for years! He recorded with Taj Mahal on 2 favorite Taj records; 'Phantom Blues' & 'Senor Blues'. Also on Bonnie Raitt's 'Silver Lining' & 'Souls Alike'. He was a member of their bands, playing keyboards, with Bonnie and Taj both recording songs of his on their albums. So I owned performances of his and his music, I just wasn't aware of it! Cleary originally hails from England (!) but he's been a New Orleans native for over 15 years, the dude's a phenom!! Funky, soulful, bluesey good-time music, a great score!!

Richard, I likewise couldn't find Terrence Dixon From the Future Part 2 I did really like the samples I heard. PM some directions if you have them. Thanks, Ryan

Spiritualized new album Sweet Heart Sweet Light is fantastic !!