I don’t think most bloggers realize how fucking lucky they are. They get free music, access to shows, dedicated readers, ad revenue, and other assorted benefits that come from nary a pinch of the pocket. It’s all the result of posting music (often illegally) and confirming to a worldwide audience that they are the rarified dweeb-combo of both music nerds and technology geeks. I of course, include myself in this gross generalization, but have not lost site of what we do here: Post music we like for people we think might also like it. For me, the most humbling part of this entire blogging experience has been discovering new, deserving music actually made by fans of the blog, like d_rradio, scarface, The Changes and now Faux Pas, the pseudonym of an SK reader I only know as Tim Shiel from Australia.
You can read more about him at the link below but I think I decided to post “Dorothy’s Fingers” from his newest LP (he also has an EP to his credit) because it was the song that most immediately jumped out at me. It opens with a nice guitar loop in the Bonobo vein but quickly moves toward a more dancefloor-friendly BPM, incorporating a nice punkish bassline, and some scattered keys. It’s a nice interpretation of a Lindstrom-patterned neo-disco motif as filtered through a sophisticated IDM sensibility. The subtle emotive energies of the first half quickly give way to a more frenetic buildup. Of the 8 songs on the LP it clearly shows the most promise for this young producer/musician. Take a listen and be sure to keep your eyes (and ears) open for Faux Pas.
RIYL: Four Tet, Caribou, Shakeyface, Minotaur Shock, Populous, Bonobo
FOLLOW-UP: iamfauxpas.com
November 1st, 2006 at 9:29 am
I agree about music blogs, though i am a fan, not a poster. Without these blogs, it would be harder for me to find new music…I still would, it would just take more reading and searching. SK is one of my top 5 fave mp3 blogs, and the only one i regularly go to for electronic, post-rock, etc. I heard the Changes yesterday on an old hearsay post, and I liked some of their songs a lot, particularly, “Her, You, and I”. Like the guitar chords they play… anyways,thanks SK bloggers.
November 1st, 2006 at 1:42 pm
don’t worry Steve, the more people are making good stuff known the better things go … and thanks to you and to Faux Pas for bringing this to our attention, it’s fun stuff and very well done. made me go to his web site and check out some more things - I can recommend it. ‘Dorothy’s Fingers’ is certainly psychedelic, I’ve not heard a tunr disappear down rabbit holes quite so entertainingly for a while. my only moan is that the bass is a bit too full-on for my home system, it seems to happen with the hip hop meets rock people like Blockhead or Ammoncontact. I will try on proper speakers Friday week when I play out next … cheers from England … A>
November 9th, 2006 at 5:56 am
Loving this selection, and I’m taking your quote Steve straight to SV - it’s so priceless.
Best, cHUCk dA fONk
November 13th, 2006 at 5:35 pm
My first visit here and I’m lucky enough to stumble on a great selection like this. I haven’t been able to stop listening to it.
I guess I’ll be coming back.
November 22nd, 2006 at 5:08 am
Nice, thing here!!! Love it
December 6th, 2006 at 9:31 pm
Love your critique of music blogs…very true.
I’ve been listening to Faux Pas for a couple of months now, and been really enjoying his music. He is getting a fair bit of airplay on Sydney radio at the moment - he certainly deserves it.
Worth mentioning that you can buy ‘Entropy’ and his previous EP for $25 from his website (price includes postage anywhere apparently!)
(and I haven’t been paid to write this comment, I just think he is excellent and more people need to hear him!)