Totorro - Home Alone

This band helps fill the void that enemies left behind when they broke up.  They're like if Chon and enemies had a baby, and were French.  Musicianship on a different level, mathy, melodic and emotional.  A fun ride from start to finish with this album. 

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Yumi Zouma - Willowbank

Now for some indie pop from New Zealand (well, now in Paris/New York).  This music video is the embodiment of white people dancing, but the music shines through with its new wave, yet indie vibe.  A nice balance of great female vocals and undeniable hooks/melodies.  The album starts strong, and stays strong, enjoy!

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Parra for Cuva - Majouré

Parra for Cuva is a German producer making electronic music that is rooted in classical jazz piano, with a very downtempo, house'ish twist.  He's fairly young, this album is his debut, and was released in 2015.  He mentions Bonobo as an influence, and that's really apparent in a great way.  You'll catch melodies being crafted with numerous instruments aside from his proficient piano playing (some guitar, steel drums, kalimba, accordians).  Enjoy friends~

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Hong Kong Express - 2047

Hong Kong Express was actually a UK based artist making some seriously hypnotic, minimal, slightly ominous, groove heavy electronic music.  It's like a rainy evening put into a sonic landscape that sucks you in.  He still produces music but now as a collaboration with another UK based producer t e l e p a t h under the name of 2814, which I'll probably post as well.

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Portico Quartet - Knee-Deep in the North Sea

The Portico Quartet is a British jazz outfit that incorporates drums/saxophone/bass/hang (basically a swiss steel drum). Their style is a very laid back, technical approach to jazz with some musical outbursts that transition back into the the smooth, soothing grooves and melodies.  They've been around since 2005 and still are producing quality tunes.

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