Mi-Gu set to release collection of tracks from previous albums

19 September 2012

Tokyo based Yuko Araki is better known for being Cornelius’ outstanding drummer, but she also keeps herself busy playing with Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band, If By Yes,  Brother’s Sister’s Daughter and her own brainchild project Mi-Gu.

Yuko formed Mi-Gu in 2003 and the project later expanded with the addition of guitarist/producer Hirotaka “Shimmy” Shimizu, also of Cornelius fame.

Mi-Gu’s self-titled debut came out in 2003 via British label Ochre Records; followed by from space released in 2006 by Atsugua Records in Japan and the most recent album pulling from above came out in 2009 via Ryuichi Sakamoto’s label Commons.

October 2nd will see Sean Lennon’s Chimera Music release a collection of tracks from Mi-Gu’s three albums, entitled Choose The Light.

Mi-Gu blend skilfully and gracefully a variety of genres and to lure you into the forthcoming release,  here’s a taste from each of the three magnificent albums. Firstly ‘Spider’ lifted from the debut migu, followed by ‘Oshiro’ from the somophore album from space and the title track from the third album pulling from above. Enjoy.

Callers unveil new single ahead of album release

19 September 2012

October 9th will see the release of Callers‘ third full-length album, Reviver, via Partisan Records.  Reviver is the follow up to their 2010’s Life of Love and sees the original founding duo of Sara Lucas and Ryan Seaton turn into quartet with the recruitment of Keith Souza and Seth Manchester. Keith and Seth produced Reviver and ended up joining the band.

The forthcoming album “is a statement on power, rhythm and beauty”, according to the issued press release. “Reviver stands as the most fully realized vision Callers has as artists.”

Callers have unveiled a taste off Reviver, the gorgeous and uplifting track ‘Heroes’, which is inspired by the poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks. Listen to it below.

Wild Belle drop new single ‘It’s Too Late’

19 September 2012

Chicago’s Wild Belle, the duo of brother and sister Elliot and Natalie Bergman, draw influences from funk to jazz, from soul to reggae, and their new single ‘It’s Too Late’ is greatly infused with these genres.
The single has just been released via Columbia Records and it will be featured in their debut album Isles, which the pair plan to release early next year.
Now listen to ‘It’s Too Late’.

Micro Audio Waves tease forthcoming album with first cut ‘Donna Samurai’

15 September 2012

Portuguese electronic experimentalists Micro Audio Waves have announced the release of their fifth full-length album. The yet-to-be-titled album is the follow up to their 2009’s Zoetrope and is due out later this year. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for more info.

The forthcoming album sees the trio of Claudia Efe, Carlos Morgado and Flak venturing into a more melodic and pop-friendly territory.

Ahead of the release, the threesome have already unveiled the first alluring taste, ‘Donna Samurai’. Listen to it below.