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Tag Archives: Electronic

EMPT Presents Indaba Music Weekly: DJ Andrew OPTIMIST – “Treetocs”

Another week, another up and coming artist. Andrew Lauric, AKA DJ Andrew OPTIMIST, is a producer with a swash of influences. Born in Bucharest, but raised in Chicago, he has an ear for the deepness of Chicago house, but also utilizes hip-hop textures. One striking thing about his production on the song “Treetocs” is the [...]

EMPT Presents Indaba Music Weekly: Erotic Market- “Rumblin’”

Erotic Market is an electro-punk outfit from France. There isn’t too much information about the band floating around the internet, but what is apparent is their sound. The rawness in the female lead—an almost spoken word verse, followed by a more melodic hook—along with the intricate production, are really effective. Check out the music video [...]

Slow Magic – On Yr Side

I’ve been listening to this song since August, it kept me company in my walks home from the office. To listen on a good volume made not only the scenery better with a perfect soundtrack, but it also helped me construct these visions and directions of my personal and professional life—this is my business as [...]

Kelley Polar – Chrysanthemum

In typical Kelley Polar form, this song is extremely weird, creepy and confusing but as interesting and addictive as they come. Given title “Chrysanthemum” (mushroom cloud analogy) and lyrics (”Two atoms kiss and what a funny valentine”) I think this song is about a nuclear attack on humanity, tragic. The chorus is nothing short of [...]

M.I.A. – Arular

With the success of “Kala,” many of us may have forgotten or possibly not even know of M.I.A.’s first album, “Arular.” While not as adventurous as her sophomore effort, Arular still packs the same social consciousness, catchy cadences and hard hitting rhythms that make Maya irresistible to begin with. A true underground classic. Here’s “Hombre” [...]

Justice – Genesis (Live)

I can’t tell if I’m hearing a crowd screaming in excitement or shrieking in fear of some horrific event about to take their lives. Either way, nice track by some of the coolest cats around. Rock on. Justice – Genesis (Live)