You know how Katy B's currently revolutionising modern popular music with her sleek and alluring dubstep-pop? Well, it turns out she's got some serious competition. AlunaGeorge have arrived. Sonically, this London-based IDM duo are massive. They take Mount Kimbie's off-kilter clicks and layer them over with intricate, r'n'b-infused harmonies. Jittery beats and soulful, catchy-as-hell melodies combine to get me g-rooooo-ving. They recently released the fantastc double A-side single 'We Are Chosen / Analyser'. Listen to 'Analyser' and more below.
Also thrusting him/her/itself onto the scene this week is Jesse Ruins from Tokyo. I was tipped onto the stunning 'Dream Analysis' earlier today via the fantastic NO MODEST BEAR blog and to put it simply, I was blown away. The lyrics are near impossible to decipher, but the music grabs you like a lassoo. Led by charging, thumping synths and with a sound that's electronic yet shoegazing, vaguely akin to M83, it all leaves you feeling a lil bit hazy. Not much is known about who's actually behind JR, but I'm informed a vinyl release is coming soon on Japanese label Cuz Me Pain. Download 'Dream Analysis' below:
