I was just in my local coffee shop and heard some nice music from the girls iPhone playing over the speakers. Turns out it was SOHN. From the limited exposure it has a floaty Bonobo and Apparat feel to it. Think I'll listen to him today. You can find new stuff everywhere.
End of year lists from publications and record shops are a good place as well. I completely missed the excellent Floating Points first time round....and only read about them/him when they were number 1 in an end of year poll.
This all might seem over whelming but over time you'll find your...
Also, let's not forget there is some amazing music and genres which has been and gone. Looking back is as fun as looking forward. I was a late convert to Bowie and Nick Cave. Some of the more abstract electronic music, and Krautrock, I like has led me to free jazz....not even sure where to begin...
So. I'm shortly 49 and as enthusiastic about music as I've ever been....if anything I indulge more now than ever, 30-40 gigs a year and I dread to think about the numbers of vinyl and CDs I buy. I feel I'm reasonably aware of what's going on in the fields I like and it's via a variety of...
I used to love Justice a few years back, lost touch, but you're the second person who has told me to check out their current live set. And Moderat are excellent; seen them live myself and also seen Apparat (the rat in Moderat) a number of times. Good choices. I'll reply in proper to your...