Siriusmo -- "High Together"

I must admit that I have never been a huge fan of electronic based music. Perhaps this lack of appreciation for the genre as a whole stems from my love of the album over the single; it is as if I feel as though most music today, especially electronic music, is based around the single rather than the album. This notion coming from the idea that music is often "born of the internet" today (electronic music more so than most genres). People today have shorter attention spans and house/grime/dubstep (whichever you prefer) is like a shot of adrenaline to the heart and soul of many music fans. This is something that I totally respect; however it is often tough for me because I rather listen to an album, which in electronic music isn't always the focus. An hour plus of dubstep by the same DJ gets a little boring after a while. Sorry. However, last year brought some serious treats from the world of electronic music to my "nerdcore" world (and no I don't mean the "nerdcore hiphop" genre) i.e. James Blake's EPs, Gold Panda's Lucky Shiner, and Mount Kimbie's Crooks and Lovers.

Fortunately, this year has been no different than our last in terms of really superb electronic based albums. In particular, Siriusmo's Mosaik is an album that I feel that serious lovers of electronica, along with newcomers (like me) can really enjoy. Siriusmo, for those who don't know of his work, is a Berlin-based electronic producer who has been in the game for over a decade gaining exposure putting out singles for labels like Mokeytown. Mosaik, his debut LP, never truly sticks to one style or genre, which is most likely why I really like this record. There are hints of dubstep and house, but you are always guessing what's going to come next. The album is also unbelievably cohesive, which isn't always something I hear and get from many albums that fall under the grand genre of electronica. Their are many songs that I really like on Mosaik, but the one I want my readers to hear is the first, "High Together (Album Version)." When I put this album on while walking to class I didn't know what to expect and I was truthfully kinda hesitant to listen to it. The first forty-five seconds didn't quite intrigue me either (in hindsight, the begining of this song is awesome), but once the song kicks off you just go. Go where?... that's up to you. Enjoy!

-- Greg

Siriusmo -- "High Together"