Electronic France

France is home to many world renowned electronic music artists such as Justice, Yelle, Digitalism, Télépopmusic and the legendary Daft Punk. 

Another day of bouncing around iTunes recommendations led me to Chateau Flight of Versatile Records.  The duo comprised of Gilbert Cohen aka Gilb’R and I:Cube have been producing music together since the mid-90's.

"Their Chateau Flight journey according to I:Cube follows 'no system, [has] no formula, [and is] always a bit different…' Not the worst take if you want yourself and your listeners kept on your toes. Continuously playing versatile DJ sets from Brooklyn to Bombay and back again, you can catch [them] playing heavy techno and house sets as often as free-spirited dance music affairs...According to music journalist wisdom, Gilb’r is simply what they call a DJ’s DJ."

Dj sets by chateauflight

My Summer Playlist

It's that time of year, when all I can think about are those warm summer days just around the corner.  Spring is a time for new beginnings and I'm ready to give my iTunes a lift by finding some new songs for my Summer Playlist.

Track #1 has already been designated for "Don't Ditch" by Tiësto & Marcel Woods on the recently released Club Life Volume 1 - Las Vegas
Tiësto & Marcel Woods - Don't Ditch (Original Mix) by Carol May

Track #2 goes to Yelle for "Le grand saut" off her new album, Safari Disco Club
Yelle - Le Grand Saut by FrenchForTheVan

Looking forward to discovery mad new artists and albums - Stayed tuned for the rest of my Summer Playlist picks over the next few weeks!

Young Brit to Storm the Electronic Music World?

Skimming through the electronic music section of iTunes, a frequent occurance for me, I noticed an unfamiliar name in the No.1 album spot - James Blake...?  After previewing his album I immediately fell for his electronic, R&B infused rhythms that effortlessly seem to sit at the crossroads of old school rhythm and blues and contemporary electronic rock.  Definitely a distinct sound and refreshing to see at the top over played out artists like LMFAO.  Blake's smooth music makes you melt into a tranquility.  He has been outrageously successful in his native UK and it will be interesting to see where his career in the US takes him; will he start a new crave for calm, soothing rhythms among American electronic music fans?  Here is a video of his single "The Wilhelm Scream"



Below is "Klavierwerke," from his EP released September 30, 2010

James Blake - Klavierwerke (128) by factmag