Mike & Rich: Expert Knob Twiddlers

Expert Knob Twiddlers, released 20 years ago, gets a reissue worthy of our strapped, constantly streaming attention. This instrumental album by Mike & Rich (aka µ–Ziq’s Mike Paradinas and Aphex Twin’s Richard D. James) tells a tale of the available tech and “primitive” gear at the time, but is also a rare look at two IDM pioneers having fun—and not taking themselves too seriously (with …

Bat for Lashes: Joe’s Dream

For anyone who has yet to give Bat for Lashes’ recently released wedding-themed album The Bride a listen, today’s release of the official video for “Joe’s Dream” offers lovely, haunting insight. In the video, Natasha Khan sings and slowly strums upon her guitar amidst a gossamer backdrop. The album (intended to be the soundtrack for a film Khan hopes to make about a woman whose …

Sampha: Blood On Me

Having recently contributed to Frank Ocean’s visual album Endless, British singer/songwriter/producer Sampha has now released a new track of his own. “Blood On Me” is from his upcoming debut LP Process and as his 2013 EP Duel pleased listeners, this full-length album is highly anticipated. The song’s soft drum track and minimal piano blend to create an enticing tune, while the singer’s vocals—with lyrics including …