[JamieG]

Bon Iver's new album (first in 5 years i believe). Absolute peach. Sounds to me like some has taken his typical folk songs, cut them up, reorder them and played it through all sorts of filters and effects pedals. I really like it. Any other takes?

https://open.spotify.com/user/boniverspotify/playlist/2B6BnyZEChdUGvn54zSznR

[JamieG]

This single gives you a good idea, what is in store.

[cjsheps]

This is beautiful. Thanks for pointing it out Jamie!

Sounds like his colab with James Blake was an indication of him taking a new, more hook-driven and glitch-y direction.

[JamieG]

Yeah, good point. He's done a bunch of collaborations over the last few years. Haven't ever really taken to James Blake, maybe I should give his stuff another listen.

[mr chaz]

The Iver/ Blake collaboration got me both hooked on James Blake and opened my eyes to Bon Iver. Before that feelings were a bit meh, but now I've seen the light. Got tickets to see James Blake at Brixton, cannot wait!

[Falling Down]

Just listening now.. Enjoying it so far.  An evolution from "Bon Iver" which gets a regular outing at our place and you can certainly hear the James Blake influence.  It's been a good year for new music compared to 2015 I think.  Looking forward to the annual best-of-the-year round up. Ryley Walker, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Jenny Hval, Zomby, Anohni, Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith, Moodymann, Neurosis, loads of good electronic & dance & esoteric stuff.

Mr Chaz, James Blake is really good live.  Sadly when we went to see him play in Shephard's Bush it was ruined a bit by idiots talking loudly throughout.  Hope it's better in Brixton...

[cjsheps]

Looking forward to the annual best-of-the-year round up. Ryley Walker, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Jenny Hval, Zomby, Anohni, Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith, Moodymann, Neurosis, loads of good electronic & dance & esoteric stuff.

Not to mention a certain man in a tracksuit.

[csl]

Hope it's better in Brixton...

Which one you off to mate? Friday or Saturday show?

[Falling Down]

Not me CSL - it's Mr Chaz who's going 

[csl]

Ahh missed that one! I'm hoping its a goodun too!

[SA Chris]

Edinburgh Playhouse gig 12 Feb. Hmmm. "Happy Valentines dear, I bought you these tickets..."

[Falling Down]

Looking forward to the annual best-of-the-year round up. Ryley Walker, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Jenny Hval, Zomby, Anohni, Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith, Moodymann, Neurosis, loads of good electronic & dance & esoteric stuff.

Not to mention a certain man in a tracksuit.

I've been wracking my brains all day but keep on thinking of Jimmy Saville... Who's the mystery tracksuit wearer?

[cjsheps]

Looking forward to the annual best-of-the-year round up. Ryley Walker, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Jenny Hval, Zomby, Anohni, Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith, Moodymann, Neurosis, loads of good electronic & dance & esoteric stuff.

Not to mention a certain man in a tracksuit.

I've been wracking my brains all day but keep on thinking of Jimmy Saville... Who's the mystery tracksuit wearer?

Won the Mercury Prize this year?

[AndyR]

Looking forward to the annual best-of-the-year round up. Ryley Walker, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Jenny Hval, Zomby, Anohni, Vijay Iyer/Wadada Leo Smith, Moodymann, Neurosis, loads of good electronic & dance & esoteric stuff.

Not to mention a certain man in a tracksuit.

I've been wracking my brains all day but keep on thinking of Jimmy Saville... Who's the mystery tracksuit wearer?

Too funny - I had exactly the same thought!

[cjsheps]

To put you out of your misery, I was talking about Skepta - Konnichiwa is a total gem.

[SA Chris]

Grime innit.