last year wasn't a great year for music at least in terms of what i discovered so i'm hoping 2009 proves to be more inspiring! with the redesign of the blog i have lost a few things in the sidebar including the list of what i am currently listening to and currently reading. so expect the occasional music and book update.
i actually am listening to some great new tunes/albums at the moment including –
nu balearica a 2 cd set of warm house chosen by fred deakin
fourth estate by jon hopkins – an amazing 32 minutes ambient piece, the perfect soundscape for alt worship
undo by bjork – a single track but the most gorgeous piece which i heard in an advent reflection in austin last year
vampire weekend – yes guitar music i know! but really enjoying it
dear science by tv on the radio – coolest band on the planet right now apparently
a chilled selection of tunes joel put together from 08 (dubstep and all that) – very nice. you'll have to contact joel via facebook if you want to know what they are…
styrofoam – a thousand words and nothings lost
thanks to bob carlton, mike rose and joel baker for helping my taste!
Animal Collective is where “it’s” at right now. Mercury Rev meets Polyphonic Spree, with a bunch of interesting electronics. http://tiny.cc/rooOAAAaarr
Have you come across Morr Music (http://www.morrmusic.com/), some cool bands.
I second the Morr label, home to Styrofoam, Electric President, B Fleischmann and the wonderful Notwist.
Looking forward to a new Royksopp album very soon too.