Bricolage Podcast #25 : Devras Plexi

Tonight we hit a quarter century of podcasts as we glide into our 3rd year of existence. To mark this mini milestone we invited electronic maestro, Devras Plexi, to contribute his first mix for the label. He's put together an hour of hidden gems full of radiating melodies and unique palettes alongside broken but elegant rhythms that are soldered with digital experiments overflowing with pop sensibility. Intriguing patterns, warm, playful sounds and all manner of genre defying works are littered throughout yet it never loses it's key, bright, elements and brings proceedings to an end with an exclusive unreleased track by Devras Plexi himself which is rather ironically titled, "Ender". Given that his own productions are abstract, intricate and catchy, we had an inkling that this mix would be something a bit different from the norm and it's safe to say it more than delivers on that front. This years September podcast is a perfect coming together of sweet tempered sonic selections to lead us into the Autumn months. Listen in and treat your ears to a bit of musical escapism.

As always you can listen below or over on our mixcloud.



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Chairman Cow "Cake Toucher" (bc006)

Today we're proud to present to you the "Cake Toucher " EP from Chairman Cow. It's a collection of lo-fi pop gems and toe tapping ditties.

A spongy base of guitar oddities that are covered in syrupy synths, his unique vocals and experienced songwriting craft. Top it all off with a load of pop sensibility and you've got a special cake cut up into 6 different but equally exquisite pieces. There's elements of funk, elements of pop, electronica, krautrock, a little bit of everything really. Let it wriggle into your ears and stay there.

It's available to stream below or at our bandcamp and as always you can grab a free download at bandcamp too.



Here's a quick run through the tracks....

1. "Mindmap" gets the toes tapping right away with it's beat, razor sharp guitar, squelchy synths and the Chairmans impassioned vocals.

2. "Words Unspoken" is a more solemn affair written in the midst of a hangover. It perfectly captures that downtrodden morning after mood.

3. "Dun-Dun-Dee" is a straight up catchy as hell little number that will worm it's way into your brain. Mainly acapella with a little guitar and some clicks and claps creeping their way in later on in the track.

4. "Landscape Mode", a krautrock inspired beat and perfectly executed guitar chops propel this perfect little instrumental along nicely before the lead components take it into overdrive. A great example of how less is sometimes more.

5. "Get Out Of My House" is in the words of Chairman Cow himself "an affectionate homage to DFA Records. It was made with a head full of LCD Soundsystem and the only thing missing is a cowbell." Sounds good to me.

6. "Kiss My Casio" was recorded on cassette and mobile phone. It's the perfect way to finish off the EP with it's chilled out synth and thoughtful spoken word setting the scene before it launches into weird pop territory. And yes, there is a casio involved.