Combining folk and electronic music isn’t unheard of, but it is refreshing when a group of artists decide to approach a combination of sounds that aren’t regularly mixed together and do such a good job at it in the process. Two years ago Nashville musicians Johnny Mann and Beau Stapleton gave us Computer vs. Banjo, a project that contained dreamy electronic music laced with banjo led folk. Their eponymous debut album was given high marks here at JPP and just about everywhere else on the web. Ever since we first digested the group's debut disc, we’ve waited in anticipation for the follow up. Well that time has finally arrived. Computer vs. Banjo’s sophomore release, Riverboat Swing is now available to the public and it’s definitely a worthy successor to its splendid counterpart.
What may be even better news to fans of Computer vs. Banjo’s debut album though is that Riverboat Swing is being offered as a free download. By heading over to the band’s official website you can download every song off of Riverboat Swing, or you could even download the mulit-track version of the songs if you feel so inclined. The band has included multi-track files for public download so that those who are familiar with sound editing could put their own spin on each and every new Computer vs. Banjo song. Once a remixed version of one of the band’s songs is complete, all they ask is that you send the finished product to them via email (which is
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if you’re curious).
To enjoy the new album (and I’m pretty sure you’re going to enjoy it), click on the image below. Or, if you’re not in the downloading mood, you can stream the title track off of the new record below.
