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[ep] Tony Njoku – Last Bloom

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On Friday, British-Nigerian producer, pianist and composer Tony Njoku released his new EP Last Bloom (for cult PRAH Recordings), and it marks the subsequent daring move forward in his musical journey.

The mini-album is equally innovative and accessible, it floats smoothly and never gets boring. The artist had managed to do a truly impressive thing — components of classical music, ambient and electronica are organically combined here to fantastic results. At the same time, all the songs are seasoned and decorated with a layer of art pop elements, one-of-a-kind Njoku’s artistic touch and successful experiments.

Add to this all also creative visual pieces (just check out a stunning new visualiser for “BIAFRA” and a beautiful music video for “La Ruée”) and we get one of the coolest musical projects of 2024 so far. Tony will do an intimate show at The Old Church, Stoke Newington on May 9 to present Last Bloom (buy tickets here).

Listen below and get the EP here.

[song] Tony Njoku – Looking For Light

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Photo by Jordan Woods

On May 3, Tony Njoku will release Last Bloom, his highly-anticipated new EP for PRAH Recordings. We have heard “La Ruée” out of it already and now are getting a second offering — “Looking for Light”.

The song stands out as the most vocal-heavy track from the release, amidst a predominantly instrumental landscape of experimental-classical compositions. It is a gentle and beautiful number which builds at a steady pace to a cathartic, surging avant-pop crescendo.

Check it out below.

[video] Tony Njoku – La Ruée

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Photo by Jordan Woods

Tony Njoku has announced a new EP Last Bloom, which is set for release on May 3 via cult label PRAH Recordings.

Along with the news he is sharing a single/video “La Ruée” (French for “The Rush”). The song is a true musical jewel, which masterfully combines experimental soundscapes with modern classical. It stands as a shining example of Njoku’s talent for crafting songs that are not only musically innovative but also rich in narrative depth, offering listeners a space for reflection and connection.

Watch below and pre-order the EP here.

[video] Pozi – Pest Control

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London-based outfit Pozi will release a new album Smiling Pools on May 19 via PRAH Recordings (pre-order it here).

We have already heard a steady run of new songs — “Slightly Shaking Cells”, “Failing”, “M6 Toll” and now the trio shares a fourth single, “Pest Control”, another excellent number that goes much beyond post-punk boundaries and showcases Pozi’s ability to mix punk, avant-garde, electronic, and art rock elements into a cohesive and distinctive sound.

The track is out with the music video, directed and animated by wubacub.

Watch below.

[video] Pozi – Failing

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Pozi, the trio of Rosa Brook, Toby Burroughs, and Tom Jones, is back with a new album, following 2021’s Typing EP. Titled Smiling Pools (pre-order), it’s out May 19 via PRAH Recordings.

The new single is already out (it follows the previously released “Slightly Shaking Cells”), an inventive and forward-thinking “Failing”, which as described, grapples with how 12 years of Tory power have entrenched people in the UK with homelessness, poverty and division.

It is unveiled together with the music video, a collaboration between Kate Bilbow (2D animation and storyboard) and Toby Burroughs (stop motion and post-production)

Watch below.