MAELSTRÖM

TRACKLISTING


1 Azmari - Sheep Party
2 Azmari - Kham sin
3 Azmari - Abyssal Wandering
4 Azmari - Hadashi
5 Azmari - Zargana< br>6 Azmari - Crab Squad
7 Azmari - Octopus Perspective
8 Azmari - Nanomia





INFO


Emerging from the heart of Brusse ls, the captivating five-piece Azmari is set to release "Maëlström" on October 2 0. For Maelström, the follow up to their acclaimed debut album Sam?'? (with ravi ng reviews in Uncut, Songlines, Uk Vibe and Electronic Sound), the group has del ved into uncharted musical territories creating a mesmerizing "azmarian" identit y and melding intricate jazz textures with intoxicating oriental influences, oth erworldly ethio grooves, enigmatic dark funk, and the pulsating beats of dub mus ic,

For the creation of "Maëlström," Azmari embarked on an intensive one-week recording journey. During this time, they meticulously honed the sound of their instruments, blending the nostalgic notes of old-school clavinet keyboa rds with cutting-edge synth sounds, resulting in a distinct and alluring atmosph ere. Enriching their traditional instruments with balanced pedal effects and spe cial amplification, the band added new flavours to their sound.

Found ed in the vibrant musical haven of Brussels in 2015, Azmari have been crafting a truly unique tapestry of musical exploration. Azmari defies conventional labels to weave a narrative of sonic innovation and artistic liberation. Influences ra nge from an eclectic array of artists, including Okay Temiz, Heliocentrics, Whit efield Brothers, Surprise Chef, Antibalas and Sons of Kemet.

From the band: "For the third part of our musical journey, we dug into a deeper creative process. We literally immersed ourselves in deep waters during a unique two-wee k aquatic residency. The tracks on this album are thus directly imbued with dist inctive underwater frequencies, the sounds of abyssal creatures, and the beauty of the seabed. Convinced by this creative experience, and guided by captain (and producer) Frederik Segers, we brought this album back to the surface and reveal a resolutely scaly, sandy, and deep soundscape."