Vanishing Twin
Afternoon X
Boomkat Product Review:
Headed up by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Cathy Lucas, alongside prolific drummer Valentina Magaletti and bassist Susumu Mukai (aka Zongamin), Vanishing Twin's latest is a set of dusty, dubwise, psychedelic pop that'll appeal to anyone into Broadcast, Stereolab, Silver Apples or Pram.
We're certain that Valentina Magaletti is the busiest woman in experimental music. Despite already contributing to a jaw-dropping number of this year's most vital releases, she's found time to lay down rhythms on another. Vanishing Twin have been releasing library-friendly psych pop since 2016, and while members have come and gone, the core trio of Lucas, Magaletti and Mukai are still tight. On 'Afternoon X' they sound both energised and effortless; the three players know each other well enough at this stage to have eachothers strengths on tap, and bring out their singularities, allowing themselves the space to innovate.
'Melty' sets the scene with deranged Czech new wave-inspired samples that provide an ample backdrop for Lucas' honeyed voice, that harmonizes with itself in a manner that should be familiar to anyone who's spent time studying Laetitia Sadier or Trish Keenan. And on the title track, the rhythm section kicks in: Mageletti lays down a tough breakbeat and her studio-mate and regular collaborator Mukai backs her up with tidy, dubby plucks. But yet again it's Lucas's voice that provides the focus - her nonchalant tones are perfectly matched with the wobbly instrumentation, that sounds like the Silver Apples on an East German tour, or legendary experimental rockers The United States of America.
The album's gossamer, psychedelic magic bubbles to the surface on 'Lotus Eater', when whimsical harp chimes spiral around angular analog synth bleats and a pinprick rhythm from Magaletti. It sounds like a macabre fairytale or cursed nursery rhyme, but Lucas's honeyed tones drag us from danger, coaxing us into a false sense of security. Later on, the trio's wonkier inclinations are explored fully when they let loose with 'The Down Below', a lengthy freak-out that curves sitar drones into jerky beats and terrifying organ vamps, before dissolving into cinematic eccentricity. Quite marvelous.
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Boomkat Product Review:
Headed up by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Cathy Lucas, alongside prolific drummer Valentina Magaletti and bassist Susumu Mukai (aka Zongamin), Vanishing Twin's latest is a set of dusty, dubwise, psychedelic pop that'll appeal to anyone into Broadcast, Stereolab, Silver Apples or Pram.
We're certain that Valentina Magaletti is the busiest woman in experimental music. Despite already contributing to a jaw-dropping number of this year's most vital releases, she's found time to lay down rhythms on another. Vanishing Twin have been releasing library-friendly psych pop since 2016, and while members have come and gone, the core trio of Lucas, Magaletti and Mukai are still tight. On 'Afternoon X' they sound both energised and effortless; the three players know each other well enough at this stage to have eachothers strengths on tap, and bring out their singularities, allowing themselves the space to innovate.
'Melty' sets the scene with deranged Czech new wave-inspired samples that provide an ample backdrop for Lucas' honeyed voice, that harmonizes with itself in a manner that should be familiar to anyone who's spent time studying Laetitia Sadier or Trish Keenan. And on the title track, the rhythm section kicks in: Mageletti lays down a tough breakbeat and her studio-mate and regular collaborator Mukai backs her up with tidy, dubby plucks. But yet again it's Lucas's voice that provides the focus - her nonchalant tones are perfectly matched with the wobbly instrumentation, that sounds like the Silver Apples on an East German tour, or legendary experimental rockers The United States of America.
The album's gossamer, psychedelic magic bubbles to the surface on 'Lotus Eater', when whimsical harp chimes spiral around angular analog synth bleats and a pinprick rhythm from Magaletti. It sounds like a macabre fairytale or cursed nursery rhyme, but Lucas's honeyed tones drag us from danger, coaxing us into a false sense of security. Later on, the trio's wonkier inclinations are explored fully when they let loose with 'The Down Below', a lengthy freak-out that curves sitar drones into jerky beats and terrifying organ vamps, before dissolving into cinematic eccentricity. Quite marvelous.
Boomkat Product Review:
Headed up by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Cathy Lucas, alongside prolific drummer Valentina Magaletti and bassist Susumu Mukai (aka Zongamin), Vanishing Twin's latest is a set of dusty, dubwise, psychedelic pop that'll appeal to anyone into Broadcast, Stereolab, Silver Apples or Pram.
We're certain that Valentina Magaletti is the busiest woman in experimental music. Despite already contributing to a jaw-dropping number of this year's most vital releases, she's found time to lay down rhythms on another. Vanishing Twin have been releasing library-friendly psych pop since 2016, and while members have come and gone, the core trio of Lucas, Magaletti and Mukai are still tight. On 'Afternoon X' they sound both energised and effortless; the three players know each other well enough at this stage to have eachothers strengths on tap, and bring out their singularities, allowing themselves the space to innovate.
'Melty' sets the scene with deranged Czech new wave-inspired samples that provide an ample backdrop for Lucas' honeyed voice, that harmonizes with itself in a manner that should be familiar to anyone who's spent time studying Laetitia Sadier or Trish Keenan. And on the title track, the rhythm section kicks in: Mageletti lays down a tough breakbeat and her studio-mate and regular collaborator Mukai backs her up with tidy, dubby plucks. But yet again it's Lucas's voice that provides the focus - her nonchalant tones are perfectly matched with the wobbly instrumentation, that sounds like the Silver Apples on an East German tour, or legendary experimental rockers The United States of America.
The album's gossamer, psychedelic magic bubbles to the surface on 'Lotus Eater', when whimsical harp chimes spiral around angular analog synth bleats and a pinprick rhythm from Magaletti. It sounds like a macabre fairytale or cursed nursery rhyme, but Lucas's honeyed tones drag us from danger, coaxing us into a false sense of security. Later on, the trio's wonkier inclinations are explored fully when they let loose with 'The Down Below', a lengthy freak-out that curves sitar drones into jerky beats and terrifying organ vamps, before dissolving into cinematic eccentricity. Quite marvelous.
Boomkat Product Review:
Headed up by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Cathy Lucas, alongside prolific drummer Valentina Magaletti and bassist Susumu Mukai (aka Zongamin), Vanishing Twin's latest is a set of dusty, dubwise, psychedelic pop that'll appeal to anyone into Broadcast, Stereolab, Silver Apples or Pram.
We're certain that Valentina Magaletti is the busiest woman in experimental music. Despite already contributing to a jaw-dropping number of this year's most vital releases, she's found time to lay down rhythms on another. Vanishing Twin have been releasing library-friendly psych pop since 2016, and while members have come and gone, the core trio of Lucas, Magaletti and Mukai are still tight. On 'Afternoon X' they sound both energised and effortless; the three players know each other well enough at this stage to have eachothers strengths on tap, and bring out their singularities, allowing themselves the space to innovate.
'Melty' sets the scene with deranged Czech new wave-inspired samples that provide an ample backdrop for Lucas' honeyed voice, that harmonizes with itself in a manner that should be familiar to anyone who's spent time studying Laetitia Sadier or Trish Keenan. And on the title track, the rhythm section kicks in: Mageletti lays down a tough breakbeat and her studio-mate and regular collaborator Mukai backs her up with tidy, dubby plucks. But yet again it's Lucas's voice that provides the focus - her nonchalant tones are perfectly matched with the wobbly instrumentation, that sounds like the Silver Apples on an East German tour, or legendary experimental rockers The United States of America.
The album's gossamer, psychedelic magic bubbles to the surface on 'Lotus Eater', when whimsical harp chimes spiral around angular analog synth bleats and a pinprick rhythm from Magaletti. It sounds like a macabre fairytale or cursed nursery rhyme, but Lucas's honeyed tones drag us from danger, coaxing us into a false sense of security. Later on, the trio's wonkier inclinations are explored fully when they let loose with 'The Down Below', a lengthy freak-out that curves sitar drones into jerky beats and terrifying organ vamps, before dissolving into cinematic eccentricity. Quite marvelous.
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Boomkat Product Review:
Headed up by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Cathy Lucas, alongside prolific drummer Valentina Magaletti and bassist Susumu Mukai (aka Zongamin), Vanishing Twin's latest is a set of dusty, dubwise, psychedelic pop that'll appeal to anyone into Broadcast, Stereolab, Silver Apples or Pram.
We're certain that Valentina Magaletti is the busiest woman in experimental music. Despite already contributing to a jaw-dropping number of this year's most vital releases, she's found time to lay down rhythms on another. Vanishing Twin have been releasing library-friendly psych pop since 2016, and while members have come and gone, the core trio of Lucas, Magaletti and Mukai are still tight. On 'Afternoon X' they sound both energised and effortless; the three players know each other well enough at this stage to have eachothers strengths on tap, and bring out their singularities, allowing themselves the space to innovate.
'Melty' sets the scene with deranged Czech new wave-inspired samples that provide an ample backdrop for Lucas' honeyed voice, that harmonizes with itself in a manner that should be familiar to anyone who's spent time studying Laetitia Sadier or Trish Keenan. And on the title track, the rhythm section kicks in: Mageletti lays down a tough breakbeat and her studio-mate and regular collaborator Mukai backs her up with tidy, dubby plucks. But yet again it's Lucas's voice that provides the focus - her nonchalant tones are perfectly matched with the wobbly instrumentation, that sounds like the Silver Apples on an East German tour, or legendary experimental rockers The United States of America.
The album's gossamer, psychedelic magic bubbles to the surface on 'Lotus Eater', when whimsical harp chimes spiral around angular analog synth bleats and a pinprick rhythm from Magaletti. It sounds like a macabre fairytale or cursed nursery rhyme, but Lucas's honeyed tones drag us from danger, coaxing us into a false sense of security. Later on, the trio's wonkier inclinations are explored fully when they let loose with 'The Down Below', a lengthy freak-out that curves sitar drones into jerky beats and terrifying organ vamps, before dissolving into cinematic eccentricity. Quite marvelous.
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Boomkat Product Review:
Headed up by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Cathy Lucas, alongside prolific drummer Valentina Magaletti and bassist Susumu Mukai (aka Zongamin), Vanishing Twin's latest is a set of dusty, dubwise, psychedelic pop that'll appeal to anyone into Broadcast, Stereolab, Silver Apples or Pram.
We're certain that Valentina Magaletti is the busiest woman in experimental music. Despite already contributing to a jaw-dropping number of this year's most vital releases, she's found time to lay down rhythms on another. Vanishing Twin have been releasing library-friendly psych pop since 2016, and while members have come and gone, the core trio of Lucas, Magaletti and Mukai are still tight. On 'Afternoon X' they sound both energised and effortless; the three players know each other well enough at this stage to have eachothers strengths on tap, and bring out their singularities, allowing themselves the space to innovate.
'Melty' sets the scene with deranged Czech new wave-inspired samples that provide an ample backdrop for Lucas' honeyed voice, that harmonizes with itself in a manner that should be familiar to anyone who's spent time studying Laetitia Sadier or Trish Keenan. And on the title track, the rhythm section kicks in: Mageletti lays down a tough breakbeat and her studio-mate and regular collaborator Mukai backs her up with tidy, dubby plucks. But yet again it's Lucas's voice that provides the focus - her nonchalant tones are perfectly matched with the wobbly instrumentation, that sounds like the Silver Apples on an East German tour, or legendary experimental rockers The United States of America.
The album's gossamer, psychedelic magic bubbles to the surface on 'Lotus Eater', when whimsical harp chimes spiral around angular analog synth bleats and a pinprick rhythm from Magaletti. It sounds like a macabre fairytale or cursed nursery rhyme, but Lucas's honeyed tones drag us from danger, coaxing us into a false sense of security. Later on, the trio's wonkier inclinations are explored fully when they let loose with 'The Down Below', a lengthy freak-out that curves sitar drones into jerky beats and terrifying organ vamps, before dissolving into cinematic eccentricity. Quite marvelous.
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