What does it sound like?:
Strobes are a new trio comprising keyboardist Dan Nicholls ( Squarepusher and Matthew Herbert), drummer Joshua Blackmore (Troyka) and guitar and synth man Matt Calvert (Three Trapped Tigers) and could in my ears be described as Prog (perhaps!). First track Winder sets the scene, noisy, arhymic, afrocentric beats but full of hooks. But not easy to dance to!
The rest is much of the same, harder edged in places but with the same exciting feel. A really stunning debut recommended to prog lovers with an adventurous bent.
What does it all *mean*?
Who knows? Music can still be moving forward in an exciting way?
Goes well with…
A long day cutting reams of paper and saddle stitching.
Release Date:
Might suit people who like…
Three Trapped Tigers, Battles, The Comet is Coming, the harder side of Gentle Giant. Math Rock. Any ‘out there’ Prog
ip33 says
Here’s a bit of video of the above
Mike_H says
Not so much in sound, but definitely in approach, this clip reminds me of some of the King Crimson ProjeKCts that came after the early ’90s double trio broke up. Taking a very improvisational tilt at a fairly loose theme and seeing what develops.
I shall investigate with interest.
Mike_H says
Having just listened to the album on Spotify, in the studio they are more reminiscent of Jaga Jazzist to my ear.
Drums/beats are prominent throughout. Keyboards much more prominent than guitar.
Good album.
ip33 says
Good call. Must go back to JJ, not listened for a while.
ip33 says
And it’s on Spotify
LesterTheNightfly says
Thanks for the heads up on this one
Definately going to investigate further
Tiggerlion says
Is this Prog? Or is it Jazz?
ip33 says
Przz? Jaog?