Simian Mobile Disco - I Believe

Ever wanted the perfect song to watch Mazdas drift in the snow? Then you'll love "I Believe" from the UK-based electronic duo of Simian Mobile Disco. Released on their debut album, "Attack Decay Sustain Release", this is a style of electronic music I'm not too familiar with. Regardless, I've recommended it to a few friends around the office, and it seemed to be well-received. Who knows, it might even work to watch Mazdas drift on dry pavement.

CD and MP3

BoomBox - Mr Boogie Man

BoomBox is a duo that originated in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Their second album, titled downriverelectric, was recommended to me by a friend, and currently available as a download only.

Mr Boogie Man highlights their creative and eclectic mixture of ~1970s jam band and modern electronic artistry, the former not surprising, given one of the duo's ties to the Grateful Dead.

Frankly, I'm not enough of an expert to place this music into any of the myriad, thinly sliced musical genres. It sounds catchy to me though. Give it a listen.

Album Download or MP3

Christopher Franke - Driving Into Blue

Christopher Franke is a German-born artist commonly known for his work with "synthesizers." Remember that word?

He was part of the German group Tangerine Dream until the late 80s, after which he became known for his work on the soundtrack for the TV show "Babylon 5."

Driving Into Blue is a track from his first solo release, "Pacific Coast Highway," an album which became the official soundtrack for a California vacation my dad and I took about ten years ago. The pace of the album ebbs and flows like the road itself and the Pacific Ocean that crashes on the rocks beneath it.

"Purple Waves" and "Black Garden View" are other highlights to listen for on this album. Sadly, it is not currently available on iTunes.