Music Roundup Part 1

Ok ... we have much to look forward to. And what I'm liking about recent releases is that they're no longer at overblown overbloated self-indulgent lengths (hip-hoppers/r&b'rs we're looking atchu!). Things are being kept reasonably short and sweet, which means no filler, all thriller, quality over quantity! In the field of electronic and/or alternative music, there is much to look forward to. Here are a couple to whet your appetite.

(i) Bjork/Dirty Projectors - Mount Witternberg Orca

More crazy vocalesing with Bjork wailing over the top something inscrutable I bet ... its all about whales or some shit ... who cares ... I'm liking what I like so far. And here are some great promos  ...

(ii) Baths - Cerrulean

Aah, the LA scene. We're a little more sophisticated these days. No low risers, tattooed skate heads thrashers on the latest protein shake or limo-ed religious cult. We love our vinyl loops and assorted phazes. And I simply love ....