Wow, 80s shoegazer pop from the 23 Seconds netlabel. The music is by C behind 12 out of Gothenburg, Sweden. There is almost no info about this music on the 23 Seconds site, just a couple of odd pics and the following description: “Mangoo and his electric machines.” Not sure what it all means, but the song is terrific.
Tag: Sweden
Rudebot: San Francisco
From the 23 Seconds Netlabel website for Rudebot: “Electronic music maker from Gothenburg, born in Kumla some time in the 70`s. Builds up his sound with strong melodies and a hypnotic, happy groove that most electronic music makers only could dream of copying. Turns any dull day into a big smile. E-pop at it´s best! Check out his tunes ‘San Fransisco’ and ‘Hello Floppy’ on the 23 Seconds compilations Awake and Gothenburg, dance and beg for more!”
Lucky Misu & Bleulel: Pozo
Another melancholy tune from Lucky Misu’s ultimate (as in final) album. This is another Eno/Cale flavored number with a nice relaxing beat that made my rainy Sunday afternoon a little bit nicer.
Lucky Misu & Bleulel: Unwanted Dance Battle
Sad news from the Corpid Netlabel website:
“Dear fans of Lucky Misu, I’m sad to say that this could be the last Lucky Misu release ever. Both inspiration and time have run out. Hopefully there will be a comeback some day, but I wouldn’t count on it. Some plans have been made to produce music with other artist but only time will tell how that will work out. As a ‘Goodbye’ I teamed up with Argentinian artist Bleulel for a split/combo EP. Bleulel files were sent across the Atlantic for a Lucky Misu treatment and the result is this included in this release. It’s ironic, but this is by far the best Lucky Misu release… ”
This song reminds me of the Eno/Cale album Wrong Way up with its drum machines, blips, and tough but tight harmonies. We’ll miss you, Lucky Misu!
Tor Bruce: Jasmin et des Jonquilles
Kim Ann hasn’t heard this one yet, but I’ll bet she will love Bruce Tor’s Jasmin et des Jonquilles! It is dark and moody, has a great, bouncy bass line, and is in French to boot!
Tor Bruce (sometimes known by his alias Utz Utz Utz Utz) produces great stuff…including a his own version of Dedacia’s Muscle Man. Worth a listen!