Reading the latest issue of Foggy Notions reminded me of Eliot Lipp, but more specifically a podcast I downloaded back in October from his label Hefty Records, which is a 34 minute mix of Lipp tunes entitled “Electronic Beats” mixed by Lipp himself. It serves as a nice primer into his work as it features work from throughout his catalogue.
Lipp’s music appeals to fans of the inimitable Prefuse 73 (who released some of his material), as he serves up instrumental hip hop tracks with a distinct glossy electronic edge. The kind of hip hop I like basically. It’s more groove-driven and less cut-up than Prefuse. His latest album Tacoma Mockingbird was released a year ago this month is an electronic dedication to his hometown of Tacoma and from what I’ve heard from him so far, I’ll definitely be checking it out soon. For now though, dig into the “Electronic Beats” podcast and marvel at the guy’s obvious production talent. Also included is the awesome thumping “Rap Tight”.
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[...] Ah…some nice warm organic electronica from Victor Bermon for a Monday morning. Victor is from Perth, Australia and is signed to Hefty Records, making him labelmates with previously featured artist Eliot Lipp and Telefon Tel Aviv. Hefty are releasing Victor’s debut Arriving at Night, which is an apt title considering it’s one of those releases that may just creep up on you, quietly working it’s way onto your playlists. I love the typewriter beats on “Farewell Lunch for Laura” although I keep thinking there’s something wrong with my computer every time I listen to it. From what I’ve heard of the rest of the album, it’s chock full of chiming guitars over emotive sounding synths and I’d recommend the album if you like the track below. MP3s [...]