Slim Moore and the Mar-Kays – Is It Because I’m Black

Dark Dark Dark – Daydreaming

The Auteurs – Bailed Out

De La Soul – Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)

Ultravox – Frozen Ones

Prince – Sign ‘O’ the Times

Iggy Pop & James Williamson – Sell Your Love

Luke Rathborne – You Ain’t Ever Coming Back

Lou Reed – Perfect Day

Candy Claws

The sea, the plants and animals around us, and life in past times are all the favorite themes of Candy Claws. This electronic/pop ensemble is inspired by nature books, landscapes and also punctuate their tracks with field recording. The video for their track ‘The Breathing Fire’ reminded me a little of a movie called ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’: a mysterious atmosphere, the communion with nature and lost innocence. The way sounds, murmurs and rustles are put together reinforce the timeless nature of their work.
Last but not least, you might also want to check their ‘Candy Claws in dreamland’ video series.

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