Ghostly International

Genres alternative, pop ]]>

Alpinisms

School of Seven Bells

Ghostly International ©

October 28, 2008

Genres alternative, pop ]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.necodo.com/download/201F7834-62C8-46C2-B38C-6C0E4E560634 201F7834-62C8-46C2-B38C-6C0E4E560634 alpinisms Builder's Brew http://www.necodo.com/download/the-chap/builders-brew

Builder's Brew

The Chap

Ghostly International ©

September 30, 2008

Buy MP3: $7.92

Genres alternative, indie ]]>

Builder's Brew

The Chap

Ghostly International ©

September 30, 2008

Buy MP3: $7.92

Genres alternative, indie ]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.necodo.com/download/CD2DA08D-49EB-4D06-8578-5136723956B5 CD2DA08D-49EB-4D06-8578-5136723956B5 builders-brew Magic Monday http://www.necodo.com/download/michna/magic-monday

Magic Monday

Michna

Ghostly International ©

September 23, 2008

Genres electronic, hip-hop ]]>

Magic Monday

Michna

Ghostly International ©

September 23, 2008

Genres electronic, hip-hop ]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.necodo.com/download/C17C3BD3-A348-4EA7-9F7D-84D726E82750 C17C3BD3-A348-4EA7-9F7D-84D726E82750 magic-monday Half Asleep http://www.necodo.com/download/school-seven-bells/half-asleep

Half Asleep

School of Seven Bells

Ghostly International ©

September 16, 2008

Buy MP3: $1.98

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Genres alternative, indie ]]>

Half Asleep

School of Seven Bells

Ghostly International ©

September 16, 2008

Buy MP3: $1.98

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Genres alternative, indie ]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.necodo.com/download/2F2F8743-498A-4E73-8BB8-C7C1232F81BE 2F2F8743-498A-4E73-8BB8-C7C1232F81BE half-asleep Berlin Sunrise http://www.necodo.com/download/daniel-wang/berlin-sunrise

Berlin Sunrise

Daniel Wang

Ghostly International ©

April 24, 2008

Genres disco, electronic ]]>

Berlin Sunrise

Daniel Wang

Ghostly International ©

April 24, 2008

Genres disco, electronic ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.necodo.com/download/83FB61AE-C1F0-4639-8C3D-E0840C6DB096 83FB61AE-C1F0-4639-8C3D-E0840C6DB096 berlin-sunrise One/Three http://www.necodo.com/download/dabrye/onethree

One/Three

Dabrye

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Genres electronic, experimental, experimental hip hop, hip hop, hip-hop, IDM DJ U-Kit says: "Combining the loose swagger of Detroit hip-hop (Slum Village, et al.) and the minimal glitch ethos of modern hybrid IDM (Chocolate Industries, Schematic, etc.), One/Three is a concise, albeit bizarre study in abstract beatscapes. Under his Dabrye alias, Tadd Mullinix couples his oddball sense of humor with his love for the hip-hop instrumental, grinding out compelling cut-up beats that are as strangely listenable as some of the skittering R&B symphonies heard on pop radio lately. The first LP in a trilogy of the Dabrye sound, One/Three diminishes the space between the cerebral and the sexual in this blend of abstract electronics and attempts to tie the immediate past to the way-far future, with more than pleasurable results." ]]>

One/Three

Dabrye

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

The Many Moods of Ben Benjamin Vol. 1

Ben Benjamin

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Genres electronic, indie, pop, post rock, rock ]]>

The Many Moods of Ben Benjamin Vol. 1

Ben Benjamin

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Genres electronic, indie, pop, post rock, rock ]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.necodo.com/download/D54E8628-81C1-4F89-98EA-EE9606548EB5 D54E8628-81C1-4F89-98EA-EE9606548EB5 the-many-moods-ben-benjamin-vol-1 Two/Three http://www.necodo.com/download/dabrye/twothree

Two/Three

Dabrye

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Genres electronic, experimental, experimental hip hop, hip hop, hip-hop, IDM DJ U-Kit says: "Taking the next logical step in his evolutionary hip-hop album cycle, Dabrye has rounded up a formidable crew of MCs to create Two/Three. A moody, propulsive take on the genre, the Blade Runner-esque beats help cage rhymes ranging from world events to the street, with little chance to catch your breath. The result is a dizzying narcotic rush stronger than a back alley glue hit. Five years after his meticulously sculpted debut One/Three, Tadd Mullinix is back to make an indelible mark with his new hip-hop sound. Gritty singles “Air” and “Game Over” have thus far foretold the progression of the Dabrye sound, and in the full-length context these tracks fit together as pieces of an unstoppable manifesto. Other appearances by Vast Aire, Wildchild, Beans, and Ann Arbor’s Kadence work in tandem with Mullinix’s signature handmade productions to create a hardheaded onslaught of the underground new school. Going back to basics, instrumentals like “Machines (pts. I & II),” “Bloop,” and the Waajeed (Platinum Pied Pipers) collab “Jorgy” further showcase Dabrye’s uncommonly detail-driven style, balancing crackling trap kit beats against gossamer melodies and bass lines that reference jazz and electro in equal measure. Again emerging at the forefront of hip-hop’s new wave, Dabrye has made the wait worthwhile, offering up a Molotov cocktail as raw and uncompromising as its cover art (by WK Interact), and a proverbial cattle prod to the underground backside." ]]>

Two/Three

Dabrye

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Demonstration Tape (1997-2007)

Solvent

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Genres dance, electronic, pop, synthpop ]]>

Demonstration Tape (1997-2007)

Solvent

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Genres dance, electronic, pop, synthpop ]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.necodo.com/download/B5AB8041-A1E1-4BCB-A948-FA7CD6F17473 B5AB8041-A1E1-4BCB-A948-FA7CD6F17473 demonstration-tape-1997-2007 Deserter http://www.necodo.com/download/matthew-dear/deserter

Deserter

Matthew Dear

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Buy MP3: $2.97

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Deserter

Matthew Dear

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

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Genres dance, electronic, minimal techno, pop, techno DJ U-Kit says: "Matthew Dear goes all gloom pop on us on "Deserter," an elegant marriage of effects and melody that features Dear's best lyricism to date. It's blue dawn music, submerged in a warm gauze of synths and hum, deftly anchored by a relentless backbeat. The flip side hosts the instantly appealing Deserter (Four Tet remix), owing as much to classic Detroit techno as it does to Balearic Island classics." ]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.necodo.com/download/7F223769-15C8-4A3E-B0E1-A3BEC33743F9 7F223769-15C8-4A3E-B0E1-A3BEC33743F9 deserter City vs Country http://www.necodo.com/download/mobius-band/city-vs-country

City vs Country

Mobius Band

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Genres electronic, experimental, indie, post rock DJ U-Kit says: "After three self-released EPs, Mobius Band has teamed with Ghostly for its latest record, City Vs Country. Recorded at Peter Katis’s Tarquin Studios (Interpol, Rainer Maria), this EP combines loose guitars, delicate vocals and hard-hitting drums with tightly-wound electronics. The five songs on City Vs Country are filled with mournful refrains and unexpected textures, accented by soaring guitar lines and an uncanny cinematic sense." ]]>

City vs Country

Mobius Band

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Don And Sherri

Matthew Dear

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Genres dance, electronic, pop ]]>

Don And Sherri

Matthew Dear

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Genres dance, electronic, pop ]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.necodo.com/download/ACB7E1F4-2A24-4B67-AEDD-D325D05EEEA2 ACB7E1F4-2A24-4B67-AEDD-D325D05EEEA2 don-sherri Elevators and Oscillators http://www.necodo.com/download/solvent/elevators-oscillators

Elevators and Oscillators

Solvent

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Genres electro, electro pop, electronic, experimental, IDM, synthpop DJ U-Kit says: "In the wake of his hit Apples & Synthesizers LP, Toronto’s Solvent returns with Elevators And Oscillators. This disc collects of six Solvent originals and seven remixes, some brand new and some culled from the Radio Ga Ga and Think Like Us 12"s. The breadth of remix material here is stunning enough, but Solvent himself steals the show with some of his best material to date, making for an eclectic experience easily on par with the album that bore it. The classic “My Radio” (originally from the Disco Nouveau compilation) sees a dark interpretation from Legowelt (Clone, Bunker), a squelching reworking by The Mitgang Audio (Suction), and a stunning cover by Schneider TM (Mute, City Slang), who mutates the song into an irresistible indie-rock epic. Alter Ego (Klang Elektronik, Harthouse) weigh in with a storming version of “Think Like Us,” while Lowfish (Suction), ISAN (Morr, Darla), and Ghostly newcomer JDSY test their mettle on mixes of “For You,” offering differing strains of skittering pop, fluttering acid, and bubbling electro. Master of Ceremonies Solvent raises the ante with four brand new pieces; “Wish” is a gentle lamentation and the centerpiece of the record, while “Devices And Strategies” exercises the quirkier edge of the Solvent sound with a dark, bouncing bass refrain and hiccupping percussion section. “Apples And Oranges” is a hazier, more mysterious piece, and “Elevators And Oscillators” closes the record with subtle grace. " ]]>

Elevators and Oscillators

Solvent

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Disco Nouveau: Addendum

Various Artists

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Disco Nouveau: Addendum

Various Artists

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Genres disco, electro, electro pop, electronic, european electro DJ U-Kit says: "The madness never stopped. The legendary Tangent 2002: Disco Nouveau gets a little brother, and the results are even fatter and tougher than the original compilation. Chunky electo stompers from Holland's Legowelt and the elusive Manier, paired with steely electro-pop from the UK's DMX Krew and France's Volga Select -- the perfect antidote for boring dancefloors and bedrooms." ]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.necodo.com/download/DA960FB4-0082-4A70-8949-CD9C853C17A0 DA960FB4-0082-4A70-8949-CD9C853C17A0 disco-nouveau-addendum American Automatic http://www.necodo.com/download/kill-memory-crash/american-automatic

American Automatic

Kill Memory Crash

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Genres electro, electro pop, electronic, experimental, IDM, industrial DJ U-Kit says: "Steeped in the shadows of Chicago, Kill Memory Crash follow 2003’s When the Blood Turns Black with their first full-length, American Automatic, ushering in a new era of industrial music with a calculated assault on the post-Warp electronic scene. Each song on American Automatic develops the band’s exploration of the prickly outer edges of human psychology and neurosis, building a formidable musical arsenal. “Riyout” sets the album’s pace with a blaze of serrated rhythms and a darkly cinematic push. “Never Forget” (the first single) epitomizes the duo's sound with a storming fusion of programmed and live drums that underscores razor-edged synthesizers and an echoed vocal mantra. At the core of the band’s electronic impetus is “Crash V8” (the second single), an unexpectedly poignant reflection on contemporary social anxiety that could easily rise to become an anthem for the disenfranchised. “Battery” bears the brunt of the group’s rock aesthetic, thick with the schizophrenic twitch of a wracked mind, set to flanging klaxons and fuzzed guitars. Through all this, Kill Memory Crash maintain a versatility within their well-established means, becoming all the more enticing. The air of mystery about American Automatic is nearly tangible, underpinning the album’s highly relevant focus on the darkness of the modern era. As such an affecting and rejuvenating fusion of rock, electro, and industrial styles, American Automatic will leave an indelible mark not only on the psyche and the dancefloor, but also on the scene from which it was born." ]]>

American Automatic

Kill Memory Crash

Ghostly International ©

April 01, 2008

Apples & Synthesizers

Solvent

April 01, 2008

Genres electro, electro pop, electronic, synthpop DJ U-Kit says: "Apples & Synthesizers is also Solvent's most diverse collection to date. Four of the thirteen tracks have the new addition of vocals, carrying on in the tradition of the original new wave masters, but clearly individual and contemporary in their execution. “Think Like Us” has been described as Skinny Puppy gone booty, while “For You” brings a depth of emotion that has seldom been wrought from vocoders and synthesizers. Fans of Solvent's earlier work won't be disappointed either: Apples & Synthesizers is not drastic stylistic departure for Amm, but a natural and timely progression, shifting the styles he explored on previous records to create a striking mix of joyous melodies, voltage controlled precision, and dark bass lines that swirl about on the surface. The ubiquitous “My Radio” (which originally appeared on Tangent 2002: Disco Nouveau) is a perfect example of this formula, as the mournful vocal refrain gives the song both a wistful undertone and an insanely catchy hook." ]]>

Apples & Synthesizers

Solvent

April 01, 2008

World Series of Love

Midwest Product

April 01, 2008

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Genres dance rock, electro, electronic, experimental, indie, post rock DJ U-Kit says: "World Series of Love, Midwest Product's second release, finds Ben, Chad and Drew in an entirely new place musically, just one year out from their debut release. While their debut Specifics had the swagger of a band jam, World Series of Love is an approach at pop, and a diverse and emotive effort at that. After touring the country and playing events such as SxSW and the Detroit Electronic Music Festival, the band has become tighter, and so have the songs. The band's new focus is in the condensed groove and a spare approach to composition. Riding the emotional line that few bands dare, Midwest Product are one of electronic rock's finest treasures and a band growing at breakneck pace." ]]>

World Series of Love

Midwest Product

April 01, 2008

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Disco Nouveau

Various Artists

April 01, 2008

Disco Nouveau

Various Artists

April 01, 2008

Genres disco, electro, electro pop, electronic, experimental, IDM DJ U-Kit says: "The days of the 80s synth pop revival may be long gone, but this compilation remains a tasty reminder of the awesomeness of retro nu wave and Italo influenced sounds. "Disco Rout" by Legowelt in particular is a stone cold classic. " ]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.necodo.com/download/04DFA6BF-E034-484F-A8A7-5BB2883A234E 04DFA6BF-E034-484F-A8A7-5BB2883A234E disco-nouveau "Git" http://www.necodo.com/download/skeletons-girl-faced-boys/git

"Git"

Skeletons And The Girl-Faced Boys

April 01, 2008

Genres electronic, experimental, indie, post rock DJ U-Kit says: "As a co-founding member of Shinkoyo records, Ohio-bred/Brooklyn-based Matt Mehlan retains that label’s core ideals of collaboration, experimentation, and unpredictability with his Skeletons project. Beginning in Oberlin, Ohio as a solo act with help from an eclectic cast of collaborators (classically-trained trombonists, punk rock drummers, a junkyard boy's choir), Skeletons has now settled comfortably into its adult body, having established a full-time band [The Kings of All Cities and an alliance with Ghostly. In addition to appearances at the 2004 CMJ and 2005 SXSW festivals, the group has lent live support to TV On The Radio, Animal Collective, Man Man, The Unicorns, Jackie O' Motherfucker, and others. Skeletons & The Girl-Faced Boys debuted on Ghostly with "Git" in 2005, earning comparisons to acts as diverse as Can, Prince, Sonic Youth and Boyz II Men." ]]>

"Git"

Skeletons And The Girl-Faced Boys

April 01, 2008

Asa Breed

Matthew Dear

April 01, 2008

Genres acid techno, electro, electro pop, electronic, indie, minimal techno, techno DJ U-Kit says: "Matthew Dear’s Asa Breed finds the Detroit-based electronic artist achieving new artistic heights – it’s more robust, more accessible, and yet still undeniably Matthew Dear. Incorporating his uniquely crafted textures alongside international rhythmic influences, plus a lyrical storytelling element from his Texas upbringing, Asa Breed is a completely unique musical experience. Since his debut at the decade's beginning, Matthew Dear has been championed as North America's brightest new electronic talent. His 2003 debut, Leave Luck To Heaven, garnered unequivocal praise from the likes of Rolling Stone, Spin and Entertainment Weekly, and in the period since, Dear has conquered the international techno scene under the alias of Audion . But when it came time to return to his roots, there was only one path to take. With each track on this album, Dear tells a unique story about life and human relationships with his rich baritone voice and fusion of live and electronic instruments. In sum, Asa Breed represents a new feeling and a more expansive look into the psyche of an artist coming into his own." ]]>

Asa Breed

Matthew Dear

April 01, 2008

LUCAS

Skeletons And The Kings Of All Cities

April 01, 2008

Genres alternative, experimental, indie, post rock, rock DJ U-Kit says: "Describing his inspiration for this album, Brooklyn-based Skeletons ringleader Matt Mehlan says, "Lucas is named after a small town in Kansas, where the Garden of Eden is. I started writing lyrics when we were driving through those huge states, thinking about these little places off the interstate. Sometimes just a house or two next to each other." Small town American oasises aside, "Lucas" marks a transition for Mehlan (and Ghostly, whose output has included the occassional shoegazer or synth-pop tune, but nothing this "indie" thus far) from a reliance on electronics to a more acoustic, organic sound. "The Postal Service on crank" is how a friend of mind described it." ]]>

LUCAS

Skeletons And The Kings Of All Cities

April 01, 2008

The Loving Sounds of Static

Mobius Band

April 01, 2008