Gerwin - Knee Skills

Rock With This (http://rockwiththis.com) helps you discover your new favorite songs. We deliver the best of what's breaking and uncover the left behind tracks that need to be heard. Subscribe for more music, it's free. ;) Follow us on: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockwiththismusic Spotify: http://bit.ly/SPRockWithThis SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/SCRockWithThis Facebook: http://facebook.com/rockwiththis ----------------------------- "Knee Skills" by Gerwin Curated by: Brendan Boland Spotify: http://bit.ly/KneeSkillsGerwin Genre: #nujazz There’s no better way to end the night than stumbling upon a new sound that strikes you. For me, it’s a unique blend of exhilaration and satiation. Lately, I’ve found myself trolling artists playlists on Spotify as a means of mining for new sounds - a nebulous sonic scavenger hunt. Gerwin or Gerwin Landemard is a recent late night discovery. His intimate blend of jazz, funk, and electronic elements are simultaneously soulful and intoxicating. I will admit that a smooth alto saxophone in almost any song will lull me into a deep sense of security. "Knee Skills" in particular showcases Gerwin’s stellar skills as a producer. On first note, my mind evokes the feel and cadence of a Marvin Gaye song. There’s a quality to the pitch and richness of the synth that make me feel the warmth of 60s soul. The bass line echoes that era while beaconing the newer elements into the mix. Signed to the Deep Heads label, Gerwin demonstrates a softer, more fluid side of dubstep, one that invites the listener to melt into the soundscape. There’s an astral element to Gerwin’s compositions. He uses elements like the 80 inspired saxophone and grungier, more industrial drum samples to create an atmospheric track that could easily fit onto a Cowboy Bebop soundtrack (shout out to "Tank") -- or some like space opera . Whether searching for acid flavored nu jazz or cerebral electronica, "Knee Skills" is an essential add to your after hours playlist.