Pressed And - Komuso Flutter Kick IV

Komuso Flutter Kick IV is the compelling third track, and leading single, from Pressed And’s July-released Hyperthistle EP, a collection of five compositions infused with angular poly-rhythms, jilted electronics and fervent vocal manipulations courtesy of Pressed And’s vocal-half Mat Jones.

The pair (which also comprises Andrew Hamlet, whose label released Mat’s last project It Is Rain In My Face) are signed up to Mush Records, where they’ve already released August 2011’s debut full-length Imbue Up. Since then they’ve set about recording a Daytrotter session, and scooping features on KEXP, Portals and XLR8R amongst others. Listen below.

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Four Tet - Pink

“Lion” is taken from Four Tet’s recent album Pink, a collection of several heady dance singles released on his own Text Records over the course of the past few months. In contrast to the inter-woven and cohesive feel of much of There Is Love In You, Pink is focused and beat-driven and comprised of lengthy, cold and rhythmic compositions - signalling perhaps an embrace of contemporary dance music - where Kieran Hebden’s stunning, if a little disjointed, effort looks to have already made visionary impact. 

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Shinamo Moki - Ultra

I was first introduced to near-Brighton project Shinamo Moki by a friend, Erik (who lives in NY, but seems to know more about the music scene here than I do), when the pair released their most recent EP “For You” on his (excellent) label a few months ago. Since that spacey, idiosyncratic release, which premiered on these pages, Shinamo has blossomed further along ambient lines exposed in two singular trickle-down offerings: the gentle and drone-embellished “Relic (demo)” and its decorated (and headphone-panning) younger brother “Ultra” - sold on its drawn-out, rhythmic bursts of sprawling, misty reverb, which conjure mental images in mine of the top note of old pianos played in dusty rooms - and that sound, somehow captured and endlessly prolonged.

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Black Marble - A Great Design 

‘A Great Design’ is the first and currently exclusive cut from the forthcoming second LP of fine Brooklyn post-punk band Black Marble, entitled A Different Arrangement and due September 9th on Hardly Art.

Playing their cards so close to their chest as to only release three tracks on their bandcamp to sample, secretive and elusive undertones also seep into the music; the analogue stylings of the cover don’t reveal much, neither do the angular electronic motifs to which we are abruptly introduced at the song’s opening.

The outset is a little eerie and subdued, but the slow rhythmic thud of a sonically low-end synthesizer and the onset of a cloud of cold-wave signature opiate fuzz is above all else, heart-warming. I have nothing but anticipation for the LP to arrive.

Melody’s Echo Chamber - Endless Shore

As you might be able to tell, Kevin Parker (of Tame Impala) produced this latest airy psychedelic gem from Parisian artist Melody’s Echo Chamber. Its entitled “Endless Shore”, and not only does it emanate one of the most addictive drum rhythms of the year, but also featured on one side of the recent Fat Possum-released split 7” single shared with rising Unknown Mortal Orchestra. It follows the previously-unveiled single “Crystallized” which in turn also anticipates the self-titled Melody’s Echo Chamber LP due out September 25th. Worth looking out for.

Ricky Eat Acid - Ambien Music

Choose the right moment to spend with Ricky Eat Acid’s latest release Ambien Music, and it will reward you. This six song EP, with tracks numbered, not named, is constructed entirely from songs recorded last year and then manipulated digitally, resulting in a slowly unfolding and icy ambience. Ambien Music is free to download from Ricky Eat Acid’s bandcamp page (click the mediafire link).