I first heard DJ/producer, Osborne, when I got my hands on the oh-so-experimental album from Ghostly International, Idol Tryouts: Ghostly International, Vol. 1. I owned a ton of Ghostly/Spectral 12-inches up to that point, but it was mostly Matthew Dear, Solvent and whatever was on one of the best comps ever, Tangent 2002: Disco Nouveau. Then I heard Osborne, who captures exactly what Ghostly/Spectral Sound captures, which is virtually indescribable, but at the same time fits into a category that one of the best U.S. electronic labels has carved out for itself. One might call it Avante Pop.
Now, Osborne has a put together enough material in between making Lego sculptures, hovercrafts and whatever else, to officially release a full-length album, sweetly titled, Osborne. And to celebrate the release, Spectal Sound said, "Hey, how about some free jams?" To which we replied, "Heeells yeah!"
Osborne is out now on Spectral Sound.
DOWNLOADS:
"Outta Sight" from Osborne – [mp3]
Osborne also has a mix up at Beats In Space this week:
In celebration, Osborne will be playing at the following Ghostly Swim events.
5.15.08 Chicago, IL @ Sonotheque w/ Michna, Kill Memory Crash
5.18.08 Los Angeles, CA @ The Standard w/ Michna, Flyamsam
