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The Needle Drop: Efterklang / Pantha Du Prince

From: WNPR
Length: 00:57:09

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Piece Description

This week, we're diving into some minimalist techno with German electronica artist Pantha Du Prince. His new LP, Black Noise, ventures past his previous album without breaking the subtle, stark barriers he has set for himself. The music is by no means a lush treasuretrove of sound, but still gives a listener a lot of think about.

We've also got Efterklang's latest release, Magic Chairs; a more acessible step away from their grandiose and thematic '07 album Parades. Chairs doesn't dumb down the Efterklang sound as much as it refines it into a more rhythmic, straightforward, and hook-based structure. It's Denmark's take on "thinking man's pop."

We've also got new tracks from Jaga Jazzist and She and Him.

Broadcast History

This episode originally aired on Feb. 26th via WNPR in Hartford, CT.

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
The Splendour Pantha Du Prince Black Noise. Rough Trade 00:00
Lay In A Shimmer Pantha Du Prince Black Noise. Rough Trade 00:00
Satellite Snyper Pantha Du Prince Black Noise. Rough Trade 00:00
One-Armed Bandit Jaga Jazzist One-Armed Bandit. Ninjatune 00:00
Banafleur Overalt Jaga Jazzist One-Armed Bandit. Ninjatune 00:00
Thieves She and Him Volume 2. Merge 00:00
Alike Efterklang Magic Chairs. 4AD 00:00
Raincoats Efterklang Magic Chairs. 4AD 00:00
Harmonics Efterklang Magic Chairs. 4AD 00:00
Full Moon Efterklang Magic Chairs. 4AD 00:00

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http://www.theneedledrop.com