Artist: Djemba Djemba

I've decided to take Friday's to post about artists I've recently found out about, and think are pretty cool. Today's is Djemba Djemba.

Djemba Djemba is an electronic artist/DJ who makes some fantastic beats. They're innovative, thought provoking, and just damn catchy. Truly groovy stuff.

Think of a mix of Burial's lighter stuff, TNGHT and Four Tet. Really worth checking out.

Track Review: CHVRCHES - Leave A Trace (Four Tet Remix)

Four Tet has done a lovely  remix of 'Leave A Trace' by CHVRCHES. It's a great little summery number with lots of thought behind it.

The track has a beautiful build throughout, and has a stunning end to it. Four Tet as per usual brings his amazing talent to a song which was pretty great to begin with. The vocals fit really nicely with the rework of the backing, and the track just as a solid feel to it.

I can't really say much more to be honest, apart from that it's definitely rooted in the whole tropical house vibes that are floating around at the moment.

Overall: 7/10

I like this track a lot. I'd say it equals the original song in terms of ingenuity and just general fun. 

What really makes this track though is the build throughout, as it really changes what could be a straightforward 5/10 or 6/10 remix at the beginning into something a little bit more special.

As a result, it probably won't make a great radio single. Definitely one to hear at clubs though.

Album Review: Spector - Moth Boys

Spector's second album Moth Boy was released last Friday. As someone who has never really heard any Spector before, I thought I'd give it a listen.

The band have been knocking about since about 2011, and the London outfit make a nice, bright post-indie/new wave sound.

You'll like them if you like Hurts, Interpol, Editors or White Lies.

What does it sound like?
Moth Boy seems to take inspiration from the best parts of Interpol, Delphic and The 1975 to form a really fantastic sound. It sounds like the natural progression of indie/electronica, without sounding too hip and pretentious.

Overall, it has a very well polished sound.

Best tracks:
- 'Stay High', 'West End'

'Stay High' showcases the more indie side of the album, and 'West End' showcases the more electronic side of the album. I think both are great songs, although 'Stay High' is probably the better song out of the two.

'Lately It's You' definitely pushes the most boundaries, however it doesn't fit as well with the overall feel of the album. It's a great closing track though.

Worst tracks:
- 'Decade of Decay'

I just didn't really like this song. I can't really put my finger on it, but it didn't really fit with the rest of the album, and sounded a bit jarring between 'Bad Boyfriend' and 'Kyoto Garden'.

Overall: 7/10

Moth Boys is a great album overall, and a great achievement. I can't give higher than a 7 as I don't know how similar this is to their older stuff.

As I've previously said, the album has a very well polished sound, but it feels like Spector are holding back a little bit on the oomph. Some of the songs are very punchy ('Stay High', 'Decade of Decay') while others are very glossy ('Believe', 'Using')

Well worth a listen.

Yet another end of hiatus...

Ok, seriously. This time I will keep this updated. Pinky promise.

Over the last year I've been finishing up my undergraduate degree which has taken a heck of a lot more free time than I expected. I have been listening to loads of stuff though, however there isn't much point reviewing stuff from last year/early this year in my opinion.

So, starting from today, I'm going to keep this updated with track reviews, album reviews, and general bits and bobs about artists.

Oh and I'll fix the broken image links on here. Dang this blog looks sketchy right now.

Much love.