Los Angeles beat wizard Flying Lotus, Steven Ellison by day, unveiled his latest offering Cosmogramma this past Tuesday on Warp Records, and both the buzz and the acclaim are still ringing ears.  The sound of 2010 machinery reaching for ancient and timeless free music forms, the album is Ellison’s third and definitely his most expansive.  Below is personal favorite Mmmhmm featuring bass virtuoso Thundercat on vocals. 

As if creating a 2010 musical highlight is not enough, Lotus also debuted a “free augmented reality application” called Fieldlines to celebrate the release.  Developed by Aaron Meyers based on the album’s original artwork by Leigh McCloskey, Fieldlines allows you to move planets and create a new universe with the touch of a mouse.  All to the sounds of Flying Lotus and harp player extraordinaire, Rebekah Raff.  If you are in the Los Angeles area, not one but two record release parties are happening at the Echo Plex in Echo Park Friday May 14 and Saturday May 15.  Both are not to be missed!