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Blick Bassy
Blick Bassy Announces UK Tour Dates
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Bruce Brubaker
Bruce Brubaker Announces Four Exclusive American Tour Dates
Bruce Brubaker who has been hailed as “one of the most exciting pianists in the contemporary American classical scene” will be playing in America for four different dates.
Starting his mini tour in Los Angeles International Airport, he will be playing for ticketed travelers for two days in a row before heading to Santa Fe and Alberquerque. He will be playing songs from Brian Eno and Philip Glass, hinting to his previous releases “Eno Piano” and “Glass Piano”.
Get your concert tickets:
04.13 Santa Fe, CA, Center for Contemporary Arts
04.14 Alberquerque, NM, Chatter
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Vanessa Wagner
Vanessa Wagner releases “Etude 17” by Philip Glass
Vanessa Wagner releases “Etude 17”, with an accompanying video shot in New York→ Watch / Stream
Internationally renowned French pianist Vanessa Wagner has been exploring the repertoire of minimalist composers for over a decade. After dedicating four albums on InFiné to these composers and spending hundreds of hours performing their works, she felt compelled to record in its entirety one of the most essential monuments of 20th-century music: Philip Glass’s Twenty Etudes for Piano.
To introduce this complete recording, she has chosen Etude No. 17, which she performed just days ago in New York, captured on film by Derrick Belcham, who had previously filmed a Take-Away show for La Blogothèque with Philip Glass a decade ago. “Vanessa Wagner joined me in New York City on a rare snowy day to wander the city where Philip Glass composed the 17th Etude, take a train across the river to Brooklyn, and play that beautiful piece on a piano referencing Mr. Glass’s modest beginnings in the late 1960s in the East Village.” he recounts.
Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains
Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains Releases New Track “Slow Steps in the Snow”
Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains Releases “Slow Steps in the Snow” An English Version of His Previous Single “Pas lents dans la neige” → Listen / Get Tickets
“Pas Lents Dans La Neige was first written in english back when I was living in Bristol in the early 2000. It was a song about the feeling of getting lost in the night life there, nights at the BlackSwann, rave parties at Toxic Dancehall in Easton, house parties in St Pauls… I translated it into french for the new record, but singing it in english brings me back to a younger night life.” recollects Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains.
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InFiné Ambient
InFiné Ambient – “We Are Emotional People”
InFiné presents a collection of curated ambient titles from its catalogue, bringing together some of the most innovative artists in electronic, neo-classical, and experimental music.
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We are emotional people. Ambient music lies at the very core of InFiné. We’re devotees of the great Brian Eno, raised on the 4AD label, and nurtured on KLF’s pioneering Chill Out and Aphex Twin’s Selected Ambient Works on Warp. Ever-curious listeners, we soaked up the German vibrations of early Ash Ra Tempel before diving into the abyssal basslines of Moritz Von Oswald or the stark minimalism of Pole.
Later, we encountered other wizards around the globe: Murcof in Mexico, Loscil in Canada, Kaito in Japan, Biosphere in Scandinavia, and more recently Kmru in Kenya. This music forms a central thread in our catalog, sitting alongside more rhythm-driven electronic styles, innovative classical hybrids, and increasingly even pop. In Ambient, the role of sound is more vital than in any other genre! Each note needs ample space to resonate, and every piece immerses you in the pure essence of its sound. These tracks stretch time by using minimal resources to create a profound experience. Here, silence is part of the composition, offering a depth and richness unlike anything else.
What seems simple often takes hours in the studio to refine and place each note, adjusting the movement of a resonance like an architect shaping a structure. Everything must be perfectly calibrated, without artifice, like a zen garden where the tiniest imperfection disrupts the harmony. Ambient goes straight to the heart of music: emotion! Sound becomes a safe haven, a powerful instrument for resilience and introspection, bringing us together to face personal or collective challenges. Fueled by this conviction and countless hours of practice, InFiné developed its own “medicinal music” series. We’ve carefully selected audio potions from our catalog—often electronic, sometimes more organic or experimental—to guide you through beneficial emotional landscapes. InFiné Ambient is an invitation to travel without moving, a moment to reset our humanity in a world assaulted by outside turbulence.
Who are the creators of InFiné’s ambient sound?
Many InFiné artists have explored the genre, but we’ll focus on our foremost experts. Right from our very first album, Francesco Tristano laid out the blueprint with Handover, a tribute to Autechre, before releasing two twenty-minute journeys with the master Moritz Von Oswald. Since then, Rone, Clara Moto, Arandel, and Cubenx have dabbled in ambient, and these days Lucie Antunes, Frieder Nagel, Basile3, Deena Abdelwahed, and Aārp keep pushing its boundaries ever further.
In this compilation you’ll find Rone, Seb Martel, Léonie Pernet, Toh Imago, Mischa Blanos, Frieder Nagel, Oxia, Clara Moto, Cubenx, Deena Abdelwahed Gaspar Claus, Aarp, Arandel, Murcof, Vanessa Wagner and many more…
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La musique « Ambient » est ancrée dans l’ADN d’InFiné. Vénérateurs du pape Brian Eno, enfants du label 4AD, nous avons grandi avec le fondateur « Chill Out » de KLF, biberonnés au « Selected Ambient Works » d’Aphex Twin chez les Anglais du label Warp. Écouteurs insatiables, nous avons goûté aux vitamines allemandes des premiers albums d’Ash Ra Tempel avant de plonger dans les basses abyssales de l’héritier Moritz Von Oswald ou l’aridité de Pole.
Plus tard, nous découvrirons d’autres sorciers au Mexique (Murcof), au Canada (Loscil), au Japon (Kaito), en Scandinavie (Biosphère) ou dernièrement au Kenya (Kmru). Cette musique est l’une des transversales de notre catalogue avec d’autres genres électroniques plus rythmés, des hybridations innovantes de la musique classique ou désormais pop.
Dans l’Ambient le rôle du son est plus essentiel que dans aucun autre genre ! Chaque note doit disposer de l’espace nécessaire pour s’exprimer pleinement, et chaque pièce offre une immersion totale dans LE son. Ces musiques étirent le temps pour créer une expérience ou l’économie de moyens devient excellence. Ici, le silence est musical, ajoutant une profondeur et une richesse incomparables à l’écoute.
Ce qui parait simple a souvent nécessité des heures de studio pour polir et positionner chaque note, ajuster le mouvement d’une résonance afin de créer un espace sonore à l’image d’un architecte façonnant un volume. Tout doit être parfaitement juste, sans artifices, comme dans un jardin zen où la moindre imperfection brise l’harmonie.
L’Ambient touche à l’essence de la musique : l’émotion ! Le son y est un espace protecteur, un puissant outil de résilience et d’introspection, qui nous aide à nous rassembler pour surmonter des défis personnels ou collectifs. C’est de cette croyance et après de longues heures d’expérience qu’InFiné a développé sa collection de « musique médecine ».
Nous avons soigneusement sélectionné les potions auditives de notre catalogue, souvent électroniques, parfois plus organiques ou expérimentales, pour vous guider dans des territoires sonores émotionnels salutaires.
InFiné Ambient est une invitation au voyage immobile, une pause pour restaurer notre humanité menacée par les tumultes extérieurs.
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Qui sont ceux qui créent le son ambient d’InFiné ?
Nombreux sont nos artistes à avoir goûté au genre et nous ne citerons que nos principaux experts. Dès notre premier album, Francesco Tristano posait les bases avec “Handover”, un hommage à Autechre, avant de publier deux voyages de plus de 20 minutes avec le maître Moritz Von Oswald. Depuis, Rone, Clara Moto, Arandel ou Cubenx ont produit des morceaux d’ambient, et aujourd’hui encore Lucie Antunes, Frieder Nagel, Basile3, Deena Abdelwahed ou Aārp continuent à explorer les limites du style.
Dans cette compilation vous retrouverez Rone, Seb Martel, Léonie Pernet, Toh Imago, Mischa Blanos, Frieder Nagel, Oxia, Clara Moto, Cubenx, Deena Abdelwahed Gaspar Claus, Aarp, Arandel, Murcof, Vanessa Wagner et bien d’autres…
Léonie Pernet
Léonie Pernet shares “Paris-Brazzaville”, the second single of her upcoming album
Today, Léonie Pernet unveils the second single of her upcoming album “Poèmes Pulvérisés” → Stream
“Paris-Brazzaville“ is a blazing song that transcends rivers and borders. In the flickering glow before revolutions ignite, Léonie Pernet sings of hope and the chaos of a world hanging by a thread. Carried by a percussive electronic production, this insurgent hymn reminds us that from North to South, the promise of change still smolders.
Through Poèmes Pulvérisés, Léonie Pernet explores a universe that is both introspective and politically engaged, oscillating between melancholy and exaltation, at the crossroads of genres and disciplines.
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Frieder Nagel
Frieder Nagel is Back With His New Single “Do As I Please”
Frieder Nagel returns with a high-energy, pulsating club anthem to get your feet moving → Stream
Frieder Nagel makes a much-anticipated return to InFiné with a new series of his signature retro- futuristic and symphonic electronica. This time, his sound is more beat-driven and high pressure, yet it retains the elegant balance between traditional instrumentation and his deep obsession with vintage synths. ‘Do as I Please’ is a haunting anthem that echoes the euphoric mid-2000s golden age of melodic club music—both exhilarating and hypnotic.
As soon as the German composer and sound artist begins to improvise on his Moog and muscle memory takes over, the listener is transported to a space between downfall and resurgence. At its core, ‘Do as I Please’ captures the eternal struggle between surrender and control—the inner dialogue between despair and hope. It reflects the overwhelming desire to break free from the machinery of life while still yearning for stability.
‘The whole scenery reminds me of…’ says Frieder Nagel, leaving the thought unfinished—an invitation for the listener to complete the story. Known for his complex, boundary-pushing approach to electronic music, Nagel has steadily built a reputation beyond the mainstream radar. A dedicated synth collector and sonic craftsman, he has performed internationally, collaborated with visual artists, and designed immersive spaces where music and art collide.
UTO
UTO releases a cover of Dido’s ‘White Flag’
On March 7th, 2025, UTO will follow up their genre bending album When All You Want To Do Is Be The Fire Part Of Fire with More heat to the fire part of fire, a five track companion EP that further expands the sounds explored on the former.
The second single of the EP sees Emile and Nessa paying homage to their teenage years. “White Flag” was on MTV when we were teenagers, so it made sense to cover this song for our first TV appearance. We wanted to pay homage to this 90’s Brit pop scene which had a big impact on us.” the duo explains.
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Rone
Rone composes the Original Soundtrack for “Le Mohican”
Rone teams up with Frédéric Farrucci once again to compose his new movie’s original soundtrack → Listen
Frédéric Farrucci’s movie La Nuit Venue was the first time Rone and the director worked together. The result was a gratifying César Award for Best Original Music. “I was delighted when Frédéric Farrucci called me back to compose the music for his second feature film, Le Mohican. This invitation had a special resonance for me, as I have always been fascinated by long-term collaborations between directors and composers. These relationships allow for the development of a unique universe, film after film” Rone expresses.
For this modern western, Rone composed a soundtrack where the electronic sounds of synthesizers meet the strings and choirs of classical orchestration. Alternating between organic textures and stripped-back melodic motifs, these six tracks capture the film’s dramatic tension and raw beauty. the music follows the Corsican landscapes and the characters’ emotions with accuracy and intensity. The film Le Mohican will be released in French cinemas on February 12, 2025, after being presented in premiere at the Venice International Film Festival.
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Infiné
Club InFiné – Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains + Léonie Pernet
Following the success of our previous label nights in Berlin, we will hit the city once again to bring you a new dose of emerging music and all things InFiné. This time around, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains and Léonie Pernet will be taking the stage at Kantine am Berghain.
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FRÀNÇOIS & THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS
Existing within the independent music scene for over ten years, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains has created a sound that is so unmistakably his. In 2003 Frànçois settled in the UK, in the port city of Bristol where he brushed shoulders with major figures of the freak folk scene, like Movietone and Panda Bear, who inspired his DIY approach. In 2011, Frànçois was the first French artist to be signed to the iconic British label Domino Records whose roster includes artists like Arctic Monkeys, Cat Power, and Franz Ferdinand. Today, he opens a new chapter with InFiné, being the label’s latest signature.
Drawing from his memory, experiences and inner world, Francois has nurtured his music with earnestness and sophistication. Fragility, modesty, delicacy… Frànçois’ voice evokes illustrious contemporaries, from Devendra Banhart to Vincent Gallo, whose vocal inflections sometimes echo behind the uniquely French timbre. His sixth studio album Âge Fleuve, which will be released on 31/01, stands as a body of work that attests to what makes his music so unique.
LÉONIE PERNET
Making her first appearances in the electronic scene, it quickly became apparent that Léonie Pernet was destined for more, releasing her debut solo record in 2018, working on film scores and touring the world. Over the course of the years, the singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has composed and performed an array of songs that were moving as much as they were poetic. Her upcoming album tackles the themes of revolt, togetherness which is told through the lens of poetic telling, in pure Léonie Pernet fashion. The first single of the album “Réparer Le Monde” asks a simple yet profound question: “Is it our responsibility to repair a bit of the world?”
Artwork by Alessandro Comotti
Kantine am Berghain – 70 Am Wriezener Bahnhof; 10243 Berlin
Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains
Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains releases “Âge Fleuve” his highly anticipated album
“Âge Fleuve”, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains’ sixth studio album is out now via InFiné.
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Âge Fleuve, the latest offering by Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains is a warm and subtle album that stands shoulder to shoulder with his previous works. It flows effortlessly, shining both through the richness of its style and the fluidity of the arrangements by producer Siau.
The album was crafted over four long years, shaped by the pandemic, during which Frànçois reformed his band and transitioned between two labels, starting with Domino before turning to InFiné. Then the death of his father upended everything, reigniting the machine of memory, which he translates in his own way: “Since I lost my father during the pandemic, this question of origin has resurfaced, along with memories.” The concept of memories is palpable, each song crafted with complete honesty and introspection.
The album has received acclaim from platforms like CLASH, Les Inrocks, France Inter, FIP and many more.
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O'o
O’o shares new single “La Mésange” (Françoise Hardy Cover)
French duo O’o drops “La Mésange” a Françoise Hardy cover after the release of their 2024 album “Songs of Wishes and Bones”→ Stream
Since her teenage years, Victoria Suter had a soft spot for Françoise Hardy. To her, she embodies a kind of romanticism that awakens memories of her younger self. Her songs have a simplicity that is touching, sometimes almost naïve, yet they also hold a dark depth, like bittersweet cries from the heart.
One song that left a lasting impression on the duo is La Mésange, a lesser-known piece from her repertoire. It’s an adaptation of a Brazilian composition by Chico Buarque.The melody mirrors the flight of a bird, (an animal dear to the band!) unpredictable, disorienting, and complex. The universe of this song resonates with the band, especially through its imagery of nature and melancholy, lightness tinged with sadness.
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Get your tickets for La Boule Noire on 20/03
Gaspar Claus
Gaspar Claus scores the soundtrack for “Un Monde Violent”
Gaspar Claus has created the original soundtrack for Maxime Caperan’s debut feature film, Un Monde Violent.
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Translated as A Violent World, the movie is a social thriller rooted in the context of the Yellow Vest crisis. The film delves into family ties, moral dilemmas, and the spiral of violence.
“From our very first discussions, I was compelled by Maxime’s precise vision, his refined references, and his trust in my musical world, especially the central role given to the cello, stripped down and organic” — Gaspar Claus
The score highlights the multifaceted nature of the cello, alternating between setting atmospheric tones and intensifying emotions. Un Monde Violent will hit theaters in France on January 29.
UTO
UTO releases new single “Secret Things” and Announces New EP “More Heat to the Fire Part of Fire”
When UTO released When All You Want To Do Is Be The Fire Part Of Fire in April of 2024, the band solidified a genre-bending sound that expanded on the groundwork laid on their debut, 2022’s Touch the Lock.
On March 7th, 2025, UTO will follow up Fire with “More heat to the fire part of fire“, a five track companion EP that further expands the sounds explored on the former. The group, who famously covered the 1968 Noel Harrison track Windmills of Your Mind, fills up the track-listing with not only additional tracks and alternate versions, but covers as well.
The first track of the EP, “Secret Things” is a delectable slice of dance-pop, propped up by Neysa’s saccharine vocal melodies and trance-like synth stabs.
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Get your tickets for their concert in La Gaîté Lyrique the 13/03
Rone
Limited edition pressing of Rone’s “Spanish Breakfast” now available!
For its 15th year anniversary, we are releasing a limited edition vinyl for “Spanish Breakfast” → Order
In 2009, Rone unveiled his debut album Spanish Breakfast, the first of many that would shape his career. The album quickly set the tone for his signature sound, blending atmospheric landscapes with evocative electronic melodies. To celebrate its 15th anniversary, we’re releasing a limited edition, sustainably produced on neon pink vinyl.
Fifteen years later, Spanish Breakfast feels as vital as ever, solidifying Rone’s vision in the electronic music landscape. This debut full-length from the French producer/DJ simmers with bubbling techno beats, gentle ebbs, and flows that sweep elegantly across its runtime. Playful and upbeat, Rone fills the stereo field with cinematic synthscapes and dreamy bleeps that emerge from every corner possible. The album also includes the iconic track Bora Vocal featuring Alain Damasio.
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Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains
Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains Releases New Single “Party” and Announces New Album “Âge Fleuve”
Following the release of “Adorer”, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains releases “Party”, the second single of his upcoming album “Âge Fleuve” with a music video
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As dreamy, breezy and sunny like its predecessor Adorer, Party is a sand-drenched track that evokes a sense of ease and reflection. It’s a ballad with assured pop accents, inspired by a pivotal moment in François’s life. It offers a delicate perspective on ‘‘the festivities of the ultimate frontier’’, a poetic journey that provides an original outlook on the end of life.
This single serves as a preview of the album Âge Fleuve, a work crafted over four years marked by the pandemic and the passing of François’s father. Navigating between two labels, Domino and InFiné, Frànçois transformed this period of transition and emotional release into an album that flows with organic fluidity.
Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains will be playing at Trabendo on the 25th of November 2025 to immerse the listeners into his aquatic world of introspection and breeze. Get your tickets here.
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Murcof
Murcof’s New Album “Twin Color, Vol.1” drops today
Murcof, a mastermind within the electronic underground, releases his long-awaited album “Twin Color (vol.1)” today → Stream / Order
Fernando Corona aka Murcof is a Mexico-born, Spain-based artist who started dabbling in music
in the 1980s. Although Murcof has toyed with everything from ambient to industrial to acid house, Corona’s discography is united by his thoughtfulness that shows his full potential on Twin Color (vol. 1).
Murcof’s new album leans into a crunchy, motorik sound and sits nicely within the context of the his brainy catalog. Twin Color came to life in 2020, shaped by the early days of pandemic lockdowns. Corona had just turned 50 and found himself in a wistful mood while revisiting his poppier material from the ‘80s. Melancholy and poignance permeate the album, which conjures a sense of ruminative motion.
Twin Color is also accompanied by a partnership with Brussels-based visual artist Simon Geilfus, who imagined a whole graphic universe to complement the music. The album is InFiné’s first collaboration with the french institute IRCAM, the legendary French institute devoted to pushing the boundaries of music and sound.
Twin Color stands out from the Murcof albums that came before it, but Corona ultimately views it as a return to his roots. It’s a reimagination of his origins, infused with the nuanced touch of a thoroughly seasoned innovator.
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Kaito
Kaito releases new EP “Summer Mood” as an extention of his last album “Collection”
Hiroshi Watanabe, known as Kaito, drops his new EP “Summer Mood” to continue building up his world of “Collection” → Stream / Order
Hiroshi Watanabe, better known as Kaito, closes his Collection chapter with the dreamy, piano driven track Summer Mood and two exclusive pieces that explore ethereal classical and space techno landscapes.
As one of Japan’s most revered electronic musicians, with a career spanning over two decades, Kaito continues to refine his craft, delivering soothing and introspective sonic experiences. Collection, released on September 13th, features re-edited versions of tracks composed between 2020 and 2022. The album delves into themes of resilience during the pandemic, highlighting Kaito’s mastery of deep, contemplative soundscapes that evoke nature’s serenity. These works have found renewed relevance, offering solace to a world still in turmoil.
The EP opener and title track, Summer Mood (iF Edit), with its piano notes seemingly suspended in time, captures the essence of stillness, evoking both nostalgia and tranquility, while setting the reflective tone for the rest of the release. Layered with airy synth waves and driven by delicate piano, Encounter (iF Edit) transports listeners into a more ethereal, spiritual space, inviting them into a lucid dream state filled with hope and harmony.
On the other hand, Paradigm Shift (iF Edit) introduces spacey elements reminiscent of Detroit techno’s golden age. Although it diverges from the album’s overall mood, its layered dystopian synth notes evoke a sense of transformation and exploration, creating both spiritual tension and a longing for physical release.
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Coco Em
Coco Em is back with her new single “Kwa Raha Zangu”
“Kwa Raha Zangu” drops today via InFiné along with its remix track by Emile Papandréou → Listen
‘The hardest hustling DJ,’ according to Okay Africa, Coco Em is a force to be reckoned with. Her new single Kwa Raha Zangu has a unique story of its own, like many of her songs. Initially aiming for a club anthem, Coco EM took a different direction mid-creation. Driven by a need to lift her own spirits, she let her bruised heart steer the song, giving rise to a song that turned out somber and reflective. Influenced by the rich, expansive qualities of Lingala music, the track captures the power of music as a balm for the soul.
Written after a night at Nairobi’s underground club Mist, Coco Em channels the bittersweet blend of joy and sorrow through her layered production and vocal work. “When the 4 a.m. breeze hit, it reminded us that morning was coming and sleep was slipping away. The music had such a powerful, almost spiritual energy that I lost myself in it. After all the dancing and human connection, I thought, ‘niko hapa kwa raha zangu’ – I’m here, for better or worse, by choice,” she wrote.
The EP also includes a remix by Emile Papandréou, injecting a mutant techno energy with broken beats, morphing bass lines, and ethereal waves that push the track deeper into dystopian territory. With Kwa Raha Zangu, her first release since her 2022 debut Kilumi, Coco Em makes a singular return, crafting a sound where uncharted musical territories intersect with themes of self-liberation and responsibility. This release offers just a glimpse of her evolving sound, leaving listeners eager to explore the rich musical world she continues to shape.
Bruce Brubaker
Bruce Brubaker releases new album Eno Piano 2
Bruce Brubaker releases “Eno Piano 2” as a sequel to “Eno Piano” → Stream / Watch “The Big Ship” / Order your bundle
Bruce Brubaker who is deservingly named “one of the most exciting pianists in the contemporary American classical scene” by Pitchfork releases his album Eno Piano 2 today.
The album explores Brian Eno’s ambient music using a Steinway concert grand piano with electromagnetic bows to create sustained drone textures. Building on the acclaimed Eno Piano 1, which received praise from The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Line of Best Fit, Brubaker draws parallels between Eno’s music and American Minimalists like Philip Glass. The album includes reinterpreted tracks like «The Big Ship» and «Music for Airports, 1/1,» using advanced IRCAM spatialization tools to create an immersive acoustic experience, turning the piano into a supernatural synthesizer.
Aided by electromagnetic bows that create sustained drone textures from a Steinway concert grand piano, Brubaker shows that, as he says, “A musical instrument can be a studio.” A good-natured response to Brian Eno’s often-repeated remark that, “The recording studio is a musical instrument.”