Rudi Zygadlo: "Melpomene"
In the James Blake mold of pretty boys singing their hearts out over meticulous electronic production, Rudi Zygadlo brings us an ode appropriately named after the muse of singing. The sentimental croons and accordian sample bring to mind a dubstep Beirut, but the controlled sequencer glitch reminds us that this single comes from Planet Mu and therefore not embarrassing to like. Zygadlo obviously romanticizes future sounds over nostalgia for the old country even if the title sees him name-dropping ancient Hellenic dames.
Rudi Zygadlo's Melpomene single, with the b-side "Arrows," is out July 2 on Planet Mu.