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WAAN – We Want Waan [Sonar Kollektiv]
Hailing from the Netherlands, Saxophonist Bart Wirtz and keyboardist Emiel van Rijthoven are one half of the band known as WAAN. Their sophomore album “We Want Waan” is an electro melting pot of alternative rock and jazz.. “Mirrors” is a powder keg of energy. Wirtz’s melodic sax flurries and synths dance on top of the heart pounding back beat rhythms. The track was recorded live at De Twee Spieghels, a prominent venue in the Netherlands. “Moto No Oto” is a burning meditative gem where Wirtz’s soothing sax blends seamlessly with the lush strings from Rene van Munster and Beste Sevindik. Philadelphia rappers Ivy Sole drop poignant verses to the brooding beat of “Been Blue”. The track is a haunting collage of jazz infused hip-hop. Produced by WAAN along with Oscar de Jong (Kraak & Smaak). The result is an enjoyable and stimulating album. This band has built bridges to multiple genres and we’re reaping the benefits.
New Visionaries – Roadmaps [Love Monk Records]
Australian artist Joel Sarakula and Dutch musician Phil Martin are New Visionari
es. The duo first met in 2019 and the following year began working on tracks. “Roadmaps” is an eclectic collection of cinematic compositions and contemporary soul grooves. “Desert Disco Nights” has a seventies soundtrack aesthetic ignited by electric guitar and organ rhythms. “Summer Rain” is a mellow tune that features Hannah Williams on vocals. “Brasiliance” exudes warm vibes with percolating percussion and fender rhodes. This ten track release will keep your eardrums on lock and your head nod on non-stop.