Thursday, June 19, 2008

“From A Horizontal Position” by Delēsh (Electronic Artist from Washington(WA))

"From A Horizontal Position" by Delēsh is a refreshingly dreamy and seductive collection of electronic/pop tunes. Delēsh's soothing, airy vocals take the center stage of this fluid production. Moreover, the trancy musical arrangements provide the perfect backdrop for Delēsh's hypnotic, effect-laden vocals. "Fruit Leather And Chains" immediately pulls listeners in with its intriguing percussion arrangement and layered harmonies. "Interference" flaunts a bit more soul and attitude, and incorporates the skillful use of uncommon electronic sounds. Furthermore, the repetitive, melodic vocal arrangement that starts off "Mele" reflect this album's daring diversity and creativity. Polished with careful production, this CD will serve as delightful ear-candy for any fan of electronica, ambient, or pop music.
-Lea and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

"Heart of Matter" by Michael O'Connell (Electronic Artist from Massachusetts(MA))

"Heart of Matter" by Michael O'Connell is a dreamy Electronica album that features dynamic grooves and lush textures. The songs are all very unpredictable and feature very emotion-conscious arrangements. There is a nice mix of organic and synthetic instruments. The album is well mixed and flows nicely from track to track. The vibe is mellow and will relax you while it stimulates your mind. Highlights include the opener "Liquid Clouds Suite," which sets the table nicely with big ambient synths that transition into a fluid and intelligent sequence. "Red Horizon" showcases a few more organic instruments (including electric guitar), and has a soft, but driving beat. "Dark Moon Transit" opens with a wicked beat and wraps the album up well with a great sense of closure. If you enjoy nicely flowing Electronica music, check out this CD.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

Sunday, June 1, 2008

"Formica and Cork Tiles" by A Pyxie Worm (Electronic Artist from British Columbia, Canada)

"Formica and Cork Tiles" by A Pyxie Worm is an experimental folktronic/electronic album comprised of organic, natural and electronic sounds. Using laptop technology, the band collects sounds wherever they may be, as many of the textures are field recordings. Given this, the album does not in any way sound like a home made album. The recordings are crisp and the production value is excellent. The arrangements are truly unique and there is a consistent vibe throughout the entire album. Highlights are the "Harbourside", with a mellow Rhodes organ progression, steady beat and an array of quirky sounds. "Long Evening Shadow" fades in nicely with an Asian feel and works its way into a Latin feel. "I Cut Off My Doll's Hair and Now She's Bald" is mysteriously quirky with hints of evil and hints of innocence. If you like experimental electronic music, you'll enjoy this one.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team