As night falls and the area is bathed in the soft, illuminating glow of artistic expression, enhance your experience with our curator’s selected array of eclectic chill beats.
These tracks add their unique auditory essence to the sensory feast, either through the public soundscape or offering an escape from the weekend’s bustling nightlife and a more personal journey via your device’s headphones.
Sculpturegardening by Tristan Arp
Mexico City, Mexico
Tristan Arp is a producer, DJ and sound artist born in suburban Detroit. He is the co-founder of the label Human Pitch and a member of the experimental trio Asa Tone. Sculpturegardening, Arp’s second album, incorporates elements of ambient, glitch, microhouse and downtempo. It’s an otherworldly record populated by knotty modular textures, blossoming floral melodies,tight pointillist rhythms and glossy acoustic instrumentation. The record was born from a process of ‘collaborating with machines’: using modular synthesizers to generate probabilistic melodies and rhythms, with the artist taking on the role of sculptor and curator. Throughout, the boundaries between the organic and digital are playfully blurred: we hear synthesizers played by guitars; emotive and distinctly human melodies generated by modular circuits; digital percussion drummed by hand; and live cello processed with a digital finish.”
tristanarp.bandcamp.com
Over Tage Svaneborg by Kardyb
Aarhus, Denmark
Svaneborg Kardyb, comprising Nikolaj Svaneborg (Wurlitzer, Juno, piano) and Jonas Kardyb (drums, percussion), is an award-winning Danish duo. They received two Danish Music Awards Jazz 2019: New Artist of the Year and Composer of the Year. Their music, influenced by Danish folk and Scandinavian jazz, skillfully combines beautiful melodies, minimalism, catchy grooves, electronica, and Nordic atmospheres, reflecting their joy in playing together. Their third album, ‘Over Tage’ (Over Roofs), is their most introspective and earnest yet. Described by the duo as their ‘strongest and most honest’, it navigates doubts and uncertainties, infused with hope and uplifting moments. This blend of elevation, thoughtfulness, and intimacy makes ‘Over Tage’ a compelling listen.
Shapes by Robohands
London, UK
Robohands is the experimental solo/collaborative project of London-based composer/instrumentalist Andy Baxter. Shapes was finished in 2020, officially out on King Underground in 2021. Originally a side project to explore drumming techniques, Robohands evolved into a more composition-based endeavor with his records often featuring large arrangements and also solo instrument performances.
Space 1.8 by Nala Sinephro
London, UK
Caribbean-Belgian composer, producer, and musician Nala Sinephro fuses meditative sounds, jazz sensibilities, folk, and field recordings. Her musical practice is rooted in the study of frequency and geometry and guided by the premise that sound moves matter. The debut album by London-based composer, multi-instrumentalist, and NTS Radio host Nala Sinephro intertwines spiritual jazz and ambient music, melding acoustic and electronic instruments to create meditative pieces that explore inner space while pondering the possibilities of the future.
The debut album by London-based composer, multi-instrumentalist, and NTS Radio host Nala Sinephro intertwines spiritual jazz and ambient music, melding acoustic and electronic instruments to create meditative pieces that explore inner space while pondering the possibilities of the future.
The debut album by London-based composer, multi-instrumentalist, and NTS Radio host Nala Sinephro intertwines spiritual jazz and ambient music, melding acoustic and electronic instruments to create meditative pieces that explore inner space while pondering the possibilities of the future.
The gentle, collage-like opener blooms with the sounds of chirping birds serving as a backdrop for Sinephro’s graceful harp and illuminating synths. Space 1.8 was honored in the Pitchfork 50 Best Albums of 202.
The Exciting Sounds of Menahan Street Band New York, USA
Vibe, Mood, and Emotion. Diving into ‘The Exciting Sounds of Menahan Street Band,’ listeners encounter a cinematic music collection that effortlessly blends a Tarantino-esque atmosphere with nostalgic echoes of ’60s Los Angeles and film noir. This masterfully crafted album showcases a high level of musical performance, taste, and sophistication. The Menahan Street Band stands out with their exceptional musicianship, capable of outshining many contemporaries. Yet, they choose to focus on simplicity and subtlety, resulting in an instrumental masterpiece that resonates with and inspires artists across various genres. The album ‘Exciting Sounds’ truly lives up to its name, offering 14 dynamic tracks that make for an exhilarating and cohesive musical journey from start to finish.
Rated 4 STARS by Spill Magazine, the Menahan Street Band, serving as the official house band for Brooklyn-based Dunham Records, has garnered significant critical acclaim. Thomas Brenneck, co-founder, multi-instrumentalist, and producer of MSB, emphasizes the importance of the music’s essence: “Vibe, mood, and emotion are quintessential elements in what I’m going for,” he notes, encapsulating the ethos of their sound.
