On the turntable
Mahal Rai Banda: Mahalageasca (Bucovina Dub)
From last year on the Atlantic Jaxx label. Gypsy music effortlessly recalling the splendrous elephantine trombone-stomp of Ska. And what's more Bhangra too.
Studio: Origin
Kompis & Erlend Oye: All Ears
Nordic Disco folded into song-form. The rest of the Studio LP disappoints slightly but "Origin" is like rowing a boat into the middle of a lake. Better still from the Off The Wall people is the utterly lovely "All Ears"- this is how I wished The Junior Boys sounded.
Peter, Bjorn and John: Young Folks (Featuring Victoria Bergsman)
Another track from last year, this is on adverts nowadays isn't it? Still I've totally fallen for it, especially Victoria's straight-out-of-bed vocals.
Yo Majesty: Club Action
Thanks to Flashos for the tip here (and elsewhere). Baltimore gal crew sounding as raw as the Scroggins ladies over tiptoeing beats.
Flying Lotus: Backpack Caviar
The third coming of Trip-Hop. Setting new standards in wonk.