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MMW: Blackbird Blackbird

February 15, 2014

Blackbird Blackbird is the moniker of San Francisco-based wünderkind Mikey Maramag. His unique style of dreamy folktronica recalls influences from all ends of the musical spectrum; deeply textured, hypnotic songs pay homage to psychedelic pop the likes of Caribou and Washed Out, while the warmth of analogue instrumentation spliced with digital artifacts hints at contemporaries James Blake, Four Tet and Mount Kimbie.

Anthemic, dream-driven themes inspire Blackbird Blackbird’s work, where layers of electronic texture drape over organic sounds and ghostly vocals. Within elongated song structures, Blackbird Blackbird harnesses thematic elements of dynamism and composition to create depth and complexity, while never losing sight of his pop sensibilities. (— from Facebook.)

Hear it: c o s m i c cruise with ganji, Sundays 9-10p.m.


MMW: Daedelus

February 14, 2014

Daedelus is an electronic music producer based in the LA area. The genre of his music spans almost every genre, from classical and bossa nova influences to hip-hop, psychedelic, and ambient. Daedelus is best known for his live performances; he usually shows up to his concerts dressed as a Victorian dandy. His primary instrument is a monome, a musical device consisting only of buttons, and his performances are always improvisational. He has a side project with his wife called The Long Lost that is best described as a mix between folk and psychedelic.

Favorite albums: Drown Out, Righteous Fist of Harmony, Denies the Day’s Demise


MMW: Giraffage

With a robust early following and organic online buzz, Giraffage offers a fresh, sample-rich sound of dreamy pop beats, sensual synths and lush experimental electronica. The creation of 23 year-old Charlie Yin of San Francisco, Giraffage is an exciting new producer with an intuitive grasp of modern music manipulation, delivering beats that are dripping with vibes and accessible to all.

Starting his musical journey in high school as a drummer for an eclectic array of bands from metal to indie rock, Yin turned to guitar and then soon moved to electronic music production on illegally downloaded software. Inspired by such pioneers as Daft Punk and Boards of Canada, Giraffage is a true bedroom producer that started playing out only after gaining solid traction for his music online. Sending out his first album for free to various music blogs and online publications, Giraffage quickly found an ardent fan following for his hazy and seductive style. (-the windish agency)

Hear it: c o s m i c cruise with ganji, Sundays 9-10p.m.


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