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Younger Brother’s “Train”

Old press pic of Younger Brother in the studio, circa 2011. Simon Posford (right) and Benji Vaughan.
Younger Brother is a U.K. duo comprised of two of my favorite psychedelic trance artists, Simon Posford of Shpongle and Benji Vaughan of Prometheus.  Together, they mesh their own individual electronic stylings with more organic progressive rock vibes. Add a bit of vocals and some alternative '80s action to the mix, and you've got a …

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Madboojah Project’s “Madboojah Sound”

Madboojah Project's 2008 album "Madboojah (World Beat Project)," featuring the single "Madboojah Sound."
Here's a blend of psy-ambient electronica mixed with a little bit of dub and ethnic world music flavors.  It's funky and unexpected in the directions it moves.  It's also catchy as hell in its progressive rhythmic structures. "Madboojah Sound" was released in 2008, so it's a bit of an oldie.  But it still has a …

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Shpongle’s “The Magumba State”

Shpongle's 2017 sixth studio album "Codex VI," featuring "Magumba State."
Simon Posford and Raja Ram are the progressive heart and sonic soul of UK electronic outfit Shpongle. For nearly two decades, these guys have been innovating the most mind-bending psychedelic and ambient trance the genre has to offer.  "The Magumba State" is one of their more recent efforts.  Guaranteed, I'll be returning to these guys …

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