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Ost & Kjex: 8 Tracks To Get Lost In

 
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Norwegian duo Ost & Kjex bridge the gap between upbeat electronica and indie pop. They have a certain penchant for silliness – their 2004 debut album was based entirely on sounds made from cheese and biscuits. Yes, you heard right, cheese and biscuits. Dour greyscale techno this most certainly is not.

'Freedom Wig' is the new album, and so their 8 Tracks selection is based around the theme of losing yourself. Best enjoyed with a glass of red wine and a slice of Camembert.

Keep up to date with Ost & Kjex on Facebook and Soundcloud. 'Freedom Wig' is out via DIYnamic sometime in December.

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Hans-Joachim Roedelius - Girlande

A beautiful composition from one of the German kosmische masters. Our neighbour, Gylve Fenriz from Darkthrone, once described it as entering a room you never want to leave. Hear hear.

  • Hans-Joachim Roedelius - Girlande

    A beautiful composition from one of the German kosmische masters. Our neighbour, Gylve Fenriz from Darkthrone, once described it as entering a room you never want to leave. Hear hear.

  • Manuel Göttsching - E2-E4

    If anything can be called proto house it has to be this wonderful piece of floating music written in 1984.

    Good tip, if you ever lose your way in the studio, go back and dip your toes in the source.

  • Steve Reich - Music For 18 Musicians

    There are some obvious references to this piece on our track ‘Down River’. Some would even say we’re shoplifting.

  • Arthur Russell - This Is How We Walk On The Moon

    We’re both huge Russell fans. His music combines many of the things we love. It’s full of surprises both in the composition and production. It’s beautiful – almost ethereal – it’s very funky at times, it’s got a folky vibe, etc. Hats off.

  • John Coltrane - Olé

    Jazz musicians might diss you for liking this record, as many claim it’s not proper jazz. Jazz for beginners. Whatever it is, it’s a haunting trip of a tune. Post-rock 35 years before Tortoise, or something.

  • Dr. John - I Walk On Guilded Splinters

    When you hear us humming, we’re paying our respect to the good doctor of New Orleans.

  • Mathew Jonson - Typerope

    Mathew hit us hard when he came on the scene at the start of the millennium. There was a period where he just kept pouring out classics. Typerope, Decompression, Marionette… All quite trippy.

  • Sun Araw, M. Geddes Gengras & The Congos - Happy Song

    One of today’s most exciting left field electronic producers meets the legendary Congos. A music nerd’s dream. At least this one.