Current Listens: Shigeto (DJ-Remixer)

Recording under middle name Shigeto, Zach Saginaw (signed to dream label Ghostly) is quickly accumulating an impressive body of work over the last few years.

Several EPs on Moodgadget as Shigeto and with A Setting Sun, a pair of EPs under the alias Frank Omura (another family-name reference), and remixes for Worst Friends, Praveen & Benoit, Tycho, Mux Mool, Charles Trees, A Setting Sun, Beautiful Bells, Shlohmo, and more. The Semi-Circle EP will be his first release with Ghostly International; and then his full-length Full-Circle.

In addition to some of his music recommendations, we want to definitely highlight releases and remixes that he’s been a part of. Dig in!

  1. Outer Galaxies: Dennis Coffey Reinterpreted. Remixes of Dennis Coffey’s recent self-titled release. Dennis recent release is funky at it’s best, can’t beat big horn sections.
  2. Full-Circle - Shigeto (9 trk EP)

Listen to a track from Outer Galaxies here.

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Music to Watch Out For (Courtesy of Pulse):

  1. Devonwho’s upcoming release on All City
  2. Shlomo’s upcoming full length.

A Stroll through Producer Danger Mouse’s Versatile Repertoire:

Album Picks:

  1. Rome - Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi (2011)
  2. Dark Night of the Soul - Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse (2010)
  3. Broken Bells (Self-titled 2010)
  4. Modern Guilt - Beck (2008)
  5. Attack and Release - The Black Keys (2008)
  6. St. Elsewhere - Gnarls Barkley (2006)
  7. Demon Days - Gorillaz (2005)

Justin Gage Album Picks (Aquarium Drunkard):

Busy man Justin Gage runs both blog Aquarium Drunkard and label Autumn Tone on one simple principle, “What turns my ears on?” Due to recent trends, we’re obliged to point out his successes have nothing to do with his being a sensitive indie rock vampire.

Album Picks:

  1. Bitte Orca by Dirty Projector
  2. My Son’s Home by Roadside Graves

Read full interview here.

Todd Clifford Album Picks (Sea Level Records):

Former Sea Level Records owner surveys the current music industry landscape and recounts his journey through the treacherous terrain therein. From early years in college radio management to owning one of the nations most notable independent record stores to living life on the road, Todd sheds light on the ever-evolving music industry.

Album Picks:

  1. What A Drag - Bear Hands
  2. Cheekbone Hollows (Pop 1/2 Life) - Child Ballads

Read full interview here.