Ambient Session №31

Euphoric ethereal flute melodies and world flavoured percussion with guitar and keyboards

Euphoria

This album represents a lot. Sometimes we have something or someone that makes such a huge impact on our lives, we don’t even have time to react. Within Reach represents the time to say goodbye to that something or someone. Life takes and gives, and we are forced to move on.

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Cousin Carl returns from the vaults once more with a quintet of sweet sound treats. This special 'Lounge Edition' V/A keeps an eye on the soulful yet kooky LoFi hip-hop scene, as well as keeping in touch with the label's house staple. Each track has an overriding theme of bitter-sweet jazz, with a wholly modernist approach. The third volume of the infamous Family Photo V/A intends to coax you into an inviting daydream, from which you may not wish to wake up. 

The flag-bearer for this release is Poland-based Aflo, a new face to the Cousin Carl household. This new face however makes a sublime introduction with the wonderfully rickety ‘Twlghht’. A mellow prelude with constant vocal chimes and delectable harmonics, all underpinned by a loveably tipsy beat. To be enjoyed when taking quiet refuge on the garden patio during those soothing summer months. 

In close second is label boss Kinway with his signature tuneful-detune in ‘Untitled (Tune for Thought)’. The ear is met with tentative Rhodes chords drenched in cassette dust before a well-swung rhythm takes control of the piece. Hints of the exotic are heard with the faint passing of bongos and talking drums, accompanied by a woeful sense of optimism. 

Following the head-honcho is the French based Quima. This talented newcomer to the Cousin Carl clan is warmly welcomed, bringing his wonderfully crafted ‘Wes (Oaus)’ along with him. This beautifully outlandish tune samples both Rap and the Jazz guitar of Wes Montgomery and is then twisted and turned into a creation all of Quima’s own. Tangerine-flavoured chords and deliciously rounded subs act as a basis for the musical dish whilst the eccentric rapping acts as a perfectly judged smattering of seasoning. 

Proceeding Quima is Toronto-dwelling Thought Project who offers up a bluesy, low-frequency drenched jam ‘Slow Burn’. In true keeping with the title, Thought Project lets the heat out slowly but surely with enchanted melodic themes accompanied by effervescent percussion solos. A track that is best served with a side dish of dusk. 

Last but most certainly not least is the German lofi guru Upper Class, the new kid on the Cousin Carl block certainly knows how to get one moving. ‘Drifitn’ 124’ is a perfect example of a well judged blend of emotion and groove. Pads and vocals chant from a distant desert act as the focal point for this piece, while swinging percussive rhythms act under the command of a chugging kick drum. 

In summary, Family Photo Vol.3: Lounge Edition is the most eclectic collection of music released on Cousin Carl yet. Sombre tones meet overwhelming senses of serenity. It is something that can be enjoyed either in the company of oneself, or those whom to you are most dear. Either way, lending your ears to this release will not be something to regret.

Family Photo Vol. 3: Lounge Edition

Family Photo Vol.3: Lounge Edition

V/A - Family Photo Vol. 3: Lounge Edition - Previews

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MODEL HOME - 8

1. Orbital
2. Push Thru
3. Intro
4. No Threshold
5. Done From Love

Model Home is a collaboration between NAPPYNAPPA and Pat Cain, along with whoever joins them from record to record. Thru the first 7 of their albums, all available via their home-cooked Bandcamp site, Pat, Nappa and guests (such as Greens and Boost) have aimed for the the "butt-naked expression," as Nappa put it once, of a sort of free rap music.

Future Times is very excited to announce that the new album, simply titled 8, features Dolo Percussion on drums and FX throughout, and is out now on FT. The tunes bring together a few of DC's music scenes (Rhizome, FT, DMV rap) into a huge smush, on some scrappy Capital shit. 

Funk from Washington DC. Tip!

Mastered By The Bastard.
Recorded 2018-19 across DC & MD. Pre-masters tweaked and freaked with Mike Petillo at Tonal Park, MD. 

Collage by Max D. Layout by P Cain and Woozy.

Model Home - Push Thru (feat. Boost, M Cherry) - 8 (FTDIGI005)

All music K.barley 
Drums performed by Matt Davies

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