The second in Pocket's download single series finds the LA-based producer (and Burnside Project frontman) working with two of dream pop's leading ladies. First up is the title track, "Sampo," with Asobi Seksu's Yuki Chikudate singing in Japanese over Richard Jankovich's production, here bringing to mind a little bit of Depeche Mode or New Order. "Swept" is a great follow-up, Lorraine Lellis' (Mahogany) ethereal melody floating atop shimmering electro-pop.

The second release in Pocket's download single series finds the LA-based producer (and Burnside Project frontman) working with two of dream pop's leading ladies. First up is the title track, "Sampo," with Asobi Seksu's Yuki Chikudate singing in Japanese over Richard Jankovich's production, here bringing to mind a little bit of Depeche Mode or New Order. "Swept" is a great follow-up, Lorraine Lellis' (Mahogany, Somnambulants) ethereal melody floating atop shimmering electro-pop. Also features three remixes of "Sampo," including a re-working by Craig Wedren (Shudder to Think, Baby).


(April 22, 2009)