Ears Are For Feeling

New Funkyness (Or what I mean is that Connan Mockasin is back)

Suddenly, when I looked over an old Connan record, I thought: "What is this guy up to now?"

And so I typed his name into the youtube search bar and voilá. Connan Mockasin has released an Ep in collab. with Dev Hynes. And it's good old Connan all over again.

This is truly the most funky post on this blog.

Truly.

 

Connan Mockasin Ft. Devonté Hynes - 

Album: Myths 001 (EP)(2015)

Lable: Mexican Summer Records

BKS '14 Highlights: Jessy Lanza

Jessy Lanza out of Ontario was one of the more exotic acts on last edition of Best Kept Secret festival 2014. A festival with no other comparable act to Jessy Lanza, with her electro R&B, that holds more than you would expect after a quick listen. Firstly I was surprised (never seen her perform before) by the fact that she is very active with the synth and with effects. She definitely scored some points on that one. Secondly I was surprised on how easily Jessy took the crowd by the hand and guided us through the show, with absolute bombshell of a track Keep Moving as a finisher. Even though I perceived her presence on stage as if she was a bit shy and perhaps not knowing what to expect from the Dutch crowd, overall her show was impressive, clearly enjoying her own material. The songs going from energetic and danceable, to somewhat slower R&B songs, with more soul. In the end, all a band or artist needs to succeed are good songs, and Jessy Lanza has plenty.

 

photo from: indiestyle.be

Daily Pick #309

Unfortunately Martijn Teerlinck a.k.a. The Child of Lov passed away yesterday. Set to change the genre of alternative R&B and in wait of his live debut next week, his passing has come way too soon. Rest in peace.

Let's remember his music. He released (onfortunately only one) an amazing album this spring.

Enjoy.

 

Daily Pick #254

Vondelpark - California Analog Dream

Album: Seabed (2013)

 

Daily Pick #230

Autre ne Veut - Play by Play

Album: Anxiety (2013)