Pacific Northwest-based collective Dropping Gems has announced a follow-up compilation to last March’s Gem Drops that features tracks from a number of forward-thinking beatmakers, including Daedelus, Asura, Mndsgn, S.Maharba, and Strangeloop. The compilation features a variety of cutting-edge music, ranging from experimental soundscapes to bass-laden dance jams. “Sever Ties,” from Russian producer Nocow, is on the more subdued end of the spectrum, and offers up a dreamy slice of garage with chopped up vocals and an erhu sample throughout that gives it a distinctly Asian feel. The 20-song collection, simply titled Gem Drops Two (artwork above, tracklist after the jump), will be available on January 12 through Dropping Gems’ Bandcamp page as a “name your price” download. Consider putting something besides a “0” in the blank, however, as 100% of the money raised will go the American Cancer Society to support cancer research. (Plus, a limited supply of cassette tapes will be available for those who donate $15 or more).

01 Mndsgn – intenshnns
02 S.Maharba – For Someone (Abandonment)
03 DJAO – Engraving
05 Bone Rock – Yellow
06 Ghost Feet – Crystal Pet Part 1
07 Daedelus – California
08 Brownbear – Empty Jars
09 Co. fee – Florence
10 LDFD – SKiFREE
11 Timeboy – Twiddle Dee
12 Natasha Kmeto – Belly
13 Nocow – Sever Ties
15 Citymouth – Searches Birches
16 The Great Mundane – Deplete
17 Rap Class – Da Booth
18 D33J – Stuck
19 Gumar – Hitachi
20 Wires For Salu – WILD

Sever Ties