So, birthday girl, I figured since we seem to have a weird congruence of musical taste going on, I'd send you something that rocks my boat but I'm pretty sure you won't have encountered (since they're a small Aussie outfit - got some airtime here but I think any international listening is due to me sending CDs to friends...)
This is Orisha. Orisha is dark electronica, complex beats with ethereal vocals, more pared down to purity of emotion than stripped back sound.
This download contains the entirety of their self-titled first album and the track "Down" - one of their absolute best, imho - off their first EP.
There was something else... oh yeah!
Have a fucking superb birthday, Em!
You rock my world. I am so glad I stumbled into BL and stayed. You're an inspiring creator, a joy to RP with, and a wonderful person. How is that even fair?