Bonobo

Bonobo's back with his first new album in 3 years. The sound fits his paradigm (laidback, intelligent), but the aesthetic has gotten a definite update. Much less jazz-heavy trip hop and much more of an IDM vibe. 


Grab a free download of the tune via his website. 

Random Goodness #5

Another round-up of completely unrelated things that leaped from the depths of the aether into my consciousness:

• The Arts Desk has an awesome interview with Gonjasufi wherein he discusses his transition from hip hop into whatever psychedelic-electronic-mayhem he unleashes on the world now. Definitely worth checking out if you've enjoyed any of his recent records.
• Downtempo beat maestro Bonobo just did a mix for Ninja Tune's Solid Steel radio. It makes a pleasant musical backdrop for a variety of activities.
• Stones Throw announced they're releasing a 2nd installment in the Minimal Wave Tape series. If you like to get down with post-punk/new wave electronic music from the late 70s and early 80s, then you definitely don't want to miss that.

Super Basement EP

I've posted about Canadian beatsmith Jesse Futerman before, but his Super Basement EP just wandered back into my rotation, and I'm enjoying it so much, I had to show some love. Super chill beats that will surely resonate with fans of Bonobo, Dilla or Shadow. I'm particularly feeling "Funds" which is a superior late night soundtrack.


Download the whole EP for free.

Bonobo x Andreya Triana

Bonobo is heading out on a North American tour soon, including a stop at MoogFest in Asheville. Super duper laidback.

Bonobo's record is out in 2 weeks

If you don't know Bonobo, you're missing out on one of the most musical downtempo producers ever. Animal Magic was my, and still is, one of my favorite albums to chill with late night.

His new album Black Sands is out on 3/23. Judging from the preview, it will be excellent. Richly textured and deeply musical.

Check out a preview of the new track "Eyes Down".