Tom Skinner was preoccupied final 12 months with the discharge of two albums from the Smile, Wall Of Eyes and Cutouts. Right now, the London drummer is asserting his second solo album, Kaleidoscopic Visions, arriving this fall. The title observe is out now.
“‘Kaleidoscopic Visions’ was the primary piece I wrote for the album,” Skinner explains. “Based mostly round an intuitive piano improvisation, it set the tone for my method and the sound I wished to attain within the inventive course of. Showcasing the conversational and collaborative dynamic of the music and my band, it foregrounds a moody, cinematic circulate inside a hazy, psychedelic backdrop.”
Facet A of the LP has Skinner’s dwell Bishara band: bassist Tom Herbert, cellist Kareem Dayes, and Robert Stillman and Chelsea Carmichael on woodwinds and reeds. Two tracks additionally characteristic guitar from Portishead’s Adrian Utley. Facet B options Meshell Ndegeocello, Contour, and Yaffra. Take a look at “Kaleidoscopic Visions” under alongside together with his upcoming reveals.
TRACKLIST:
01 “There’s Nothing To Be Scared Of”
02 “Auster”
03 “Margaret Anne”
04 “Kaleidoscopic Visions”
05 “MHA”
06 “Nonetheless” (Quiet)
07 “The Maxim” (Feat. Meshell Ndegeocello)
08 “Extensions 12”
09 “Logue” (Feat. Contour)
10 “See How They Run” (Feat. Yaffra)
TOUR DATES:
10/01 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Corridor
10/06 – Brooklyn, NY @ Public Data
10/07 – Philadelphia, PA @ Photo voltaic Fantasy
11/21 – London, UK @ Queen Elizabeth Corridor
Kaleidoscopic Visions is out 9/26 through Brownswood Recordings / Worldwide Anthem. Pre-order it right here.