BUOY is one of the most promising electronic talents in Australia right now, having dazzled us from early on with last year’s Immersion EP, but truly demanding everyone’s attention with the stark but stunning single ‘Clouds And Rain’.
She’s since released her second EP Break, winning us over completely and utterly, and is launching it in Melbourne tonight at Boney. As one of our favourite emerging acts in the country with an electronic bent, we asked her for some recommendations on other electronic artists that have inspired her own work.
Break is available to listen to below, and fits snugly in with BUOY’s selections of 9 works of electronic perfection that demand the attention of your eardrums.
CORIN – ‘Vexations’
This is sooo so stunning. I love the harmony and rhythm she builds using only synthesisers – the coolest sounds. Wow. I am way too excited have CORIN supporting me when I launch my EP in Melbourne this Friday, I cannot wait to see her live show.
https://soundcloud.com/corinmusic/vexations
Nearly Oratorio – ‘Occlude’
Beautifully timbred layers and vocals in this. The harmony gets through to me, I love when the bass comes in.
Radiohead – ‘Daydreaming’
When this came out back in May, I took myself to lay under the big trees in the park to listen. It was a windy day and the wind was blowing all the autumn leaves off the trees. It was a moment in time. Such a beautiful masterpiece created without any drums
Sampha – ‘Timmy’s Prayer’
Rhythm section in this is wholesome as and I am in love Sampha’s voice.
I’lls – ‘Speak Low’
This one has been melting me since its release. Simon Lam from Nearly Oratorio is the also the vocalist here. Incredible. He is an amazing audio engineer as well; he mixed my ‘Break’ EP.
Christopher Port – ‘Even’
Beautiful build and mastered rhythms by Christopher Port. He is so good at this. His live show is mind blowing. He will also be supporting me this Friday in Melbourne, and worked on some production of my ‘Break’ EP. Such an honour working with and knowing such a skilled person.
Bjork – ‘Sun In My Mouth’
The lyrics are perfect and lovely. I am grounded whenever I listen to Bjork.
Kllo – ‘Sense’
Can’t help but move when I hear this song. A down tempo dream, and Chloe’s voice is immaculate. A third song I’ve accidentally chosen featuring the work of Simon Lam :)
Bon Iver – ’33 “GOD”’
This track has had me floored since its release. All of it. The lyrics & production overwhelms me with comfort yet at the same time shakes my bones. I especially love the drums, Justin’s phrasing and his voice in general. Love this video too.
