Underworld’s “Moon in Water,” a “Low Burn,” and a “DRIFT” in four parts

Underworld's Karl Hyde performing at the Hollywood Bowl back in 2015.
I probably should start with early Underworld, and work my way towards the post -Darren Emerson phase. That's essentially everything before 2000, which would be the proper way to introduce these progressive pioneers of the house, techno, and trance arenas.Underworld are essentially legends in the annals of electronic music. They chart way back to 1980, …

Nonkeen’s “Diving Platform”

After a week-long absence, I'm going to start back up with a blissful instrumental enigma of jazzy haze and shimmery prog-rock ambiance. The track's called "Diving Platform" and comes from German trio Nonkeen, who features renown pianist and composer Nils Frahm.Nonkeen is known for being an improv trio, experimenting with free-form jazzy riffs of downtempo …