Four Tet - Ringer EP

Kieran Hebden a.k.a Four Tet is a post-rock and electronic musician.

Alongside recording his own material, Hebden has also performed remixes for a number of artists including Aphex Twin, Explosions in the Sky, Super Furry Animals, Radiohead, Matthew Dear, Sia, Nathan Fake, Bloc Party, Andrew Bird, Kings of Convenience, Battles, Madvillain, and Black Sabbath. Hebden's recent work includes a number of improvisational collaborations with veteran jazz drummer Steve Reid.

-wikipedia~

Here's his most recent release (Apr 2008) - Ringer EP. Clean synth beats that is reminiscent of Krautrock with a touch of folk influence that Hebden is characteristic of in his recent releases.

Even Thom Yorke approves of this EP.


Four Tet - Ringer EP [Mediafire]

Ratings: 5/5

Flying Lotus - L.A. EP 1X3

Flying Lotus (Steven Ellision) is an experimental music producer, disc jockey, and laptop musician from Winnetka, California.

Flying Lotus is commonly identified as a hip hop producer, but his style is drawn from many genres, including jazz, electronic and Brazilian music. His hip hop beats are unique for their hazy, ambient sound, while his percussion is purposefully slightly off time, creating a messier, more organic atmosphere.

-Wikipedia (because I am very lazy)

This 6-track E.P consists of some tracks from his latest sophomore album "Los Angeles". I recommend that you start off with this awesome E.P to see whether you like his style because an album might be too long for your liking. This E.P is just right and is strangely addictive.

Flying Lotus recently did a remix of Radiohead's Reckoner in one of his live shows. I like his style very much but it feels a little off for Reckoner.

Flying Lotus - L.A. EP 1X3 [mediafire]
Rating: 4/5