@Stoto - the Konx Om pax album is fantastic, really grows on you. Re. The xx - I interviewed Jamie xx this month, will post the link to the interview here when it goes up online.
Onwards: can't post it here as its on Soundcloud, you'll have to click through, but this song is basically perfect electronic pop. It's worth it, srsly, clicky clicky.
Apart from that, this month is all about HOLY OTHER....
That's off the first EP, and is arguably his best individual song.... there are a few tracks up on Tri-Angle's soundcloud from 'Held' but to experience the full heart-melting awesomeness, you'll have to buy a copy now. It's the most emotionally affecting album I've heard all year. It has barely any lyrics. Saw the live show last week, first time I've ever seen electronic music move people to tears.
I try and not post stuff from my own label here because I don't want to spam anyone, but this is a lablour of love... when we started Black Lantern we were inspired by a group called Penpushers, whose avant-garde, densely literate, mythical take on hip-hop really changed everything for us. The band split up a while back, but we've just released a free album by two former members, under the name Immaculate Emotion Engines. It's been on constant repeat at my house for six weeks, hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did.
I've never paid much attention to Joanna Newsom, but this song came up on 8tracks and made me think she is made of special things.
@Norbert I'd like to be there. @allana That Luke Abbott EP is a big thumbs up. 8tracks mix, please. @texture You've got me all excited about the Holy Other album now.