This week, we look at ones and zeros, the choice of on or off. Calculations for a digital age where the earthly pursuits of the past are but nostalgia. Forging on and remembering the old at Jeankal, Synthastazia dot exe, Frank Molder, Mabafu and Jah Wobble. I'm Jim Nye.
We'll begin in the east of France with Jeankal, a young producer with a gift for blending Downtempo melancholy with a hopeful touch. Here is 'Binary'
His spot on the web is www.myspace.com/jeankal. Buffalo's Ed Hallborg teams with vocalist Alison Bellinger as Synthastazia dot exe This is 'Orange Flow'
Find more at soundclick.com or www.psychosomaticbreakdown.com German netlabel OneBit Wonder mainstay Frank Molder's new release is called 'Orbital Movement'
Hear much more at www.1bit-wonder.com We last head from Mabafu back on Episode 35. It was worth the wait for 'Hermano Camaron'
Hear more Mabafu at www.sofasound.de Former PIL bassist turned world citizen Jah Wobble closes this episode of Idyllic Music from his 'Inspiration Of William Blake' CD with reading of the beauty and horror of one a the world's more perfect beasts.
Look for more from the legendary Jah Wobble at www.30hertzrecords.com/home.html These can be difficult times for indie musicians trying to support themselves through their art. help support many of the artists you hear on Idyllic Music by buying a song or CD from them.
There is also a book corner with where you can browse through 20 great music books including Lady sings the blues by Billie Holiday and I Me Mine by George Harrison. And look for all four Volumes of The Idyllic Music iMix. If you enjoyed this podcast please add a link to it from your webpage. Everyone gains.
Thanks for listening. I'm Jim Nye.