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Jason Smith on 03/13/2010 at 12:59PM
The many shades of Graphiqs Groove...
I first came across the work of Graphiqs Groove last year via Mevio's Music Alley. Six months later, I still don't know that much about them, except that they hail from Japan and describe themselves as a sound creator, drummer, and graphic designer. Graphiqs places the emphasis squarely on the Groove for their selections, crafting machine-driven and rhythmically complex house, techno, and drum and bass. The song titles are all different colors such as "Reed Gray" and "Deep Sky Blue." Different moods and textures accompany each shade, their common thread being a jazzy aesthetic that shapes each arrangement.
It's good to see these pieces as part of the Free Music Archive. Hardcore gamers out there may get some Sega Genesis flashbacks listening to some of these songs: they wouldn't be out of place as part of the sound test for your favorite racing game. For today's featured track, take "Sea Green" out for a test drive...
Jason Smith on 03/06/2010 at 12:15PM
There is always comfort in Choklate...
It's always wonderful to stop by the Archive and find some new soul or R&B that hadn't been there before. It's even better still when it's a live recording from one of the great radio stations serving as curators for the FMA. Today, let's get to know Choklate, Seattle-based singer and songwriter. Her voice is Godiva sweet and equally as smooth, stirring the listener's emotions and causing them to reflect upon the ups and downs within their own lives.
While not a widely known name within mainstream circles, her 2006 self-titled debut was the toast of soul music's underground. Her latest album, To Whom It May Concern, was released last year and many of her fans and peers agree that it avoids the sophomore slump. I encourage you to check her interview with Fave of the Friday Favecast to learn more about this talented songstress. In the meantime, here's a selection from her debut album recorded last October in the live studios of KEXP...
