Here’s an old one from 2005. As you know, the majority of the music in the netlabel/CC scene is mostly electronic in nature, ranging from IDM to techno, chillout and what have you; and a quick sample of the reviews posted here at Gratisvibes reflects that phenomenon.
But today is a day for something a little […]

Here’s a release from 2003 that I just came across by Warren Sulcs aka Dub Jay. The EP demonstrates a style of music that’s a fusion of electronic and traditional/folk elements like clarinet, didgeridoo, piano and others. Jay’s friends Pat Kabat, Geoff Kelly and Steve Neola contributed the parts on clarinet, didgeridoo and drums […]

Here comes the Hum Hum & Bla Bla EP from Melodium, a french artist with his own quirky style of music. His work is a lot more electroacoustic and instrumental than electronic in nature. The instrumental nature of the EP also makes it sound more human.
The EP is also slightly experimental with the use of […]

On “The Dagda EP”, which was released on the Earstroke netlabel back in 2005, Skytree (Evan Snyder) delicately melds an ethereal mix of folk guitar, lush string arrangments, ambient soundscapes and intricate yet trippy beats.
The overall mood is organic although it can sound rather moody, fragile, cold and mysterious. I’d recommend putting this in […]