Discover the Mellowed-Out Brilliance of Los Thuthanaka's Latest Release 'Wak'a'
Explore how the experimental band's follow-up EP to their surprise Pitchfork hit turns down the tempo while maintaining their signature sonic edge.
Los Thuthanaka basically came out of nowhere last year to capture Pitchfork's album of the year with their self-titled debut. Because it wasn't available on streaming, it largely flew under the radar. In retrospect, their first album is a joyous, jagged masterpiece, sounding like it's being blasted out of a broken Bluetooth speaker in your neighbor's backyard - pure sonic glory.
Now, the experimental band is back with a follow-up EP called Wak'a, which turns down the tempo and smooths some of the sharper edges, while still maintaining their signature sound palette of blown-out synths, glitchy percussion, and cryptic vocals.
Where the debut album was a frenetic, almost overwhelming listening experience, Wak'a takes a more measured approach, allowing the listener to get lost in the hypnotic grooves and atmospheric textures. The opening track,
Source: The Verge
