Sunday, March 15, 2015

Episode #02: New Global Releases

Had an absolute blast putting the show together this week. So many great new releases from artists across the globe this year: India, Thailand, the Marshall Islands, Brazil, Honduras, Quebec, Ireland, Scotland, England, Sweden, Mali, Nigeria and Tunisia.

Since this is only my second Sonic Latitudes show, I've been working on this setlist for quite some time. It's exhilarating to discover songs (little by little), throw them into your little playlist satchel (not knowing how you'll use them) and then release them all in one concentrated broadcast.

The tune that was a standout for me was Dengue Fever's "Ghost Voice." This track took me by total surprise. They've got something very unique and hypnotic going on. The synergy between the guitarist, saxophonist and vocalist is gorgeous! They neatly straddle the threshold between 60s Cambodian psych-pop and contemporary indie rock. Here's a live version of the tune.

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