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Alex B: Moments
Elm & Oak
On his aptly titled debut Moments, Boulder-based beatmaster and producer Alex Botwin (Pnuma Trio) melds atmospheric hip-hop, spooky trip-hop and dashes of soul-infused samples to make for a gruff-sounding urban electronica that defies easy classification. Known for his complex song structures and improvisational live show, on Moments Alex B imbues the sometimes-formulaic beats, samples and effects format with pixie-like revved up cryptic vocals, underwater-sounding warped percussion and an anything-goes jazz-like quality. The resulting sound is like amalgamation of fleeting impressions, which sonically underscores the title of this arresting effort. Whether it’s the beat-heavy East-meets-West feel of “Hot Chop,” which features a vibrating bassline and an undeniable slithering beat or the understated slink-factor of “Getting to Know You,” Alex B’s Moments is definitely worth savoring.
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The Lever and Rail: Trevor Garrod (Tea Leaf Green) and Lael Neale, performed this song in the Relix boiler room from their debut album, Yes/No.
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Here’s a look at the ongoing collaboration between Dan Bern and Common Rotation. The four musicians recently stopped by Relix to perform this song which originally appeared on Bern’s Anthems EP.
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Here is the premiere of the video created by animator and artist, Jelani John for The Thousand Pities’ “Super High Moon.” The group’s debut album Believe in Sound was released last year.
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