First and foremost, I’d like to kick off this “What I’m listening to? #01” by sharing the captivating cover design I stumbled upon while exploring music this past month. Undoubtedly, an album cover serves as a blank canvas and is the initial visual impact that brings us closer to a musical group. Here’s my pick for the best cover!
Yussef Dayes – Black Classical Music (2023) Click to listen to the album!
1. El Zar – Rio Hotel
El Zar is an Argentine duo that has been one of my favorite bands since I entered the studio. This album is tightly woven from start to finish. It is filled with funky-pop rhythms featuring brass instruments and bass lines with a lot of groove throughout the songs. It’s a band that puts you in a good mood. Almost without realizing it, you find yourself singing along to all the songs, nodding your head a bit, and smiling!
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2. Belako – Plastic Drama
Belako is an amazing band from the Basque Country, Spain. I was hooked on this album for a month without getting out of it! The American noise post-punk sound of the guitars and bass, combined with that characteristic nonchalance in the vocals typical of saddy post-punk, is incredible. At times, it reminds me of Sonic Youth, at other times of The Strokes, and sometimes it’s just unmistakably Belako.
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3. Mathieu Bérubé – COUCOU
Undoubtedly, one of the things that helps me concentrate the most is songs with very high bass! COUCOU is a slow pop journey with hints of jazz. A very eclectic album with meticulously crafted beats that will keep you glued to Spotify. Pay attention to the bass, please; in 5 minutes, you’ll find yourself nodding your head unconsciously. The piano runs through almost every song, and I believe it composes with it. Many layers in each song, a lot of time to analyze them. You can feel the care that Mathieu Bérubé put into this album.
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Bonus album: Jungle – Volcano!
Volcano is the fourth album by Jungle, a British musical collective blending electronic, R&B, soul, and funk, formed in London. The music videos are insane. Lots of dancing, lots of electro-disco. This album is dangerous; you can find yourself dancing in the middle of the office within minutes (no one wants to get fired!). For me, it’s a super atmospheric cocktail, a blend of funkelectronic- disco. I don’t know, it feels like everything comes alive when this group plays. There you have it, give it a listen and let us know what you think!
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So far, the ‘What I’m listening? #01‘ comes to an end. See you very soon with the best music recommendations you can expect. Until then, lots of love and good vibes from Dulk Studio. Toni Yopis <3
