Nuno Laranja

Heisei Mary

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Heisei Mary by Shohei Otomo (ballpoint pen on paper)

Music for 2019 | Part II

I'm a bit late with this, but who still reads blogs in 2019 anyway? Well, if you do, here are some carefully curated music recommendations for your summer.

Titanic Rising

by Weyes Blood
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This record is just pure and soothing and perspires a strong 70s nostalgia. It's simply a delight to listen to, I don't know how else to describe it.
Anspieltipp: ▶︎ Andromeda

Premiers émois

by Vendredi Sur Mer
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This is a pretty sexy record (because spoken word in french will always sound seductive), peppered with some playful synth tunes, perfect for a relaxing moment by the pool.
Anspieltipp: ▶︎ L'histoire sans fin

Dedicated

by Carly Rae Jepsen
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Yes, I'm serious about this one. Since her previous album Emotion Carly has been riding the wave of "actual good pop music" and I'm totally obsessed with her.
Anspieltipp: ▶︎ I want you in my room

Proto

by Holly Herndon
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My other obsession has been Proto. We're halfway through the year but I doubt there's going to be another album release that can top this one for me. And the fact that I even managed to see Holly playing the record live with her talented choir ensemble is still too much! *less than three less than three*
Anspieltipp: ▶︎ Frontier

See also: Part I

Strange Planet

by Nathan W. Pyle

Music for 2019 | Part I

Hi, this blog is not dead (yet). Here are some interesting and fresh tunes for you and your mom.

Plastic Anniversary

by Matmos
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An album recorded using only plastic material couldn't be more pertinant to current times. (Let's do something about the plastic pollution of our oceans, by the way!)
Anspieltipp: ▶︎ Silicone Gel Implant

Remind Me Tomorrow

by Sharon Van Etten
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I've had this album on heavy rotation the last couple of weeks. This time she put down her guitar in favour of more electronic flourishes, resulting in a beautifully brooding and introspective album. Check out my song recommendation below.
Anspieltipp: ▶︎ Jupiter 4

Careful

by Boy Harsher
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I thought minimal synth was a dying fad but this album proved me wrong. I just love listening to this kind of thing: cold synths, clean beats, sensual and melancholic vocals. Sad dance music.
Anspieltipp: ▶︎ LA