Sunday Morning Medicine is a feature from Dancing Astronaut dedicated to the mellower side of electronic music. We bring you our favorite therapeutic selections — old and new — in an attempt to alleviate the agonizing effects of a long weekend of partying.
1. Techno doesn’t have to be dark and dingy as some of its patrons would lead you to believe. As Guy J proves, it has the capacity to be both emotional and overtly melodic.
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2. Techno and deep house specialist Hunter/Game brought this otherworldly gem to My Favorite Robot last December.
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4. Hands Free may be a newer name in the scene, but don’t let that discourage you: “0.10” is a damn good tech house release, and a mature one at that.
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5. Jazz meets Max Cooper’s mind-bending brand of electronica in “Chronology.” Who knew trumpets could blend so well with breakbeats and bass?
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Need some more aural therapy? Check out our full selection of Sunday Morning Medicine.
