Floating Points - Elaenia

Floating Points - ElaeniaSam Shepherd (Floating Points) is a neuroscientist and classically trained musician who has spent the last five years writing and composing his first full length album, entitled 'Elaenia". Although this does not do it justice, the album is perhaps best described as a classic record in a genre that does not exist: it doesn't sound like any other time, or place.

his label Big Dada can announce the release of a last album from the Aberdonian musician and designer

we see the Hyenas influences are more Howlin’ Wolf/Muddy Waters than they are Nick Cave/Iggy Pop

This music can sound forbidding and alien at first

it heralded a new shift into experimental territories with funky breaks

Other tracks were created using unfinished song ideas from around 'Backwards'

Paul collaborated with a host of friends with no intention behind the record beyond the joy of the process

just days after the tragic events of 9/11

It has been covered by Nine Inch Nails

The Offenders had already established themselves as a no BS hardcore/punk band with their first release 'We Must Rebel'

This edition is extra special

Less improvisational than much of his other work

with its catchy lyrics and energetic synths