Dymaxion

This is a band that sounds like a discovery from the late 70s early 80s post-punk era, but were actually active in the 90s. The band released on various labels including Stereolab's DuoPhonic. You'd think they'd be highly regarded and collectable because some of their stuff, like this track is really magnificent. But weirdly they seem very unknown still (not much on Google). It reminds me of Sudden Sway a few years ago - you could buy their stuff dirt cheap everywhere but now it's like gold-dust. Maybe go on Discogs and buy some Dymaxion now!!

A little bit (not brimful) of Asha

I asked on FB for people to suggest some cool 70s Asha Bhosle stuff or any similar old Bollywood songs along the lines of this classic Asha Bhosle one from 1971.

 

Well one friend suggested I cast an ear over some Pencilface mixes on Mixcloud. Here's one that caught my ear. Actually more disco-funki-fied than what I was after but actually a great little treasure trove all the same (though a bit frustrating that in the mix you get some frustratingly short fragments of a few songs):

 

Bolly Mix by Pencilface on Mixcloud

Connan Mockasin - I'm the man, that will find you - VIDEO

I'm loving his new LP and this song in particular. But there's no getting away from the fact that this video is slightly sinister and creepy. Intenionally .. I don't know?!!

Julia Holter - Rise Records in-store gig

Me and my daughter (gratuitously used to engineer the shot) with Julia Holter after her great in-store show at Rise Records in Bristol. She did a fab mini-set with the full band before doing a sell-out show at the Cube later tonight.

Patricia - Body Issues on Opal Tapes

This is a fine little label and I'm particularly fond of this warm fuzzy cosy (add yr own adjective meaning duvet-like) techno from Patricia.

Soft Focus ...

Now this is something rather lovely from an old favourite Jimi Tenor. A entirely analogue collab with some NY folks and sounding like a latter-day Moondog.

Fis - DMT Usher

Next level dub step. Ever so slightly terrifying in a good way.