Album Review: Maajo – ‘Water of Life’

Afro-Finnish band Maajo releases their third album, Water of Life, featuring two previously released tracks, “Better Days” and “Uelmissani,” via Wonderwheel Recordings. Maajo has evolved from a sample-based electronic musical project to a full-sized band, including African vocalists and musicians.…

From the Record Crate: Talking Heads – “Remain In Light” (1980)

The Talking Heads’ ear for new genre collages can be tracked from their first record, to their last, but through a clever usage of afrobeat, electronics, and new recording philosophies, 1980’s Remain In Light continues to stand out as one…