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Sylvan Esso Announce New Album Ow ∞: Hear The Sigur Rós-Sampling “Concrete Glen”
North Carolina duo Sylvan Esso have announced a new album, Ow ∞, alongside the release of a new single called "Concrete Glen", which samples Jónsi Birgisson's vocal from Sigur Rós's 1999 track "Svefn-g-englar". It is the band's first album since founding their own label, Psychic Hotline, and comes roughly four years after their surprise release No Rules Sandy, during which time both members pursued side projects.
The album was recorded over four years at the duo's Chapel Hill studio and features contributions from a wide range of collaborators, including Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner, the Mountain Goats' Matt Douglas, Bon Iver's BJ Burton and Wilco's Glenn Kotche. "Concrete Glen" follows last month's single "Hot Slob" and is described as a funky track built around a breakbeat and bassline. Sylvan Esso will support the record with extensive touring and will headline their own Good Moon Festival in Durham from 8-10 October, alongside acts including Tyler Childers and Meshell Ndegeocello.
In short
- Sylvan Esso announce new album Ow ∞
- New single "Concrete Glen" samples Sigur Rós
- Duo to headline Durham's Good Moon Festival, 8-10 October
Explained simply
Sylvan Esso is an electronic pop duo from North Carolina formed in the early 2010s and have become prominent figures in indie and alternative music. The pair combine electronic production with acoustic instrumentation in a distinctive style that has earned critical recognition and built a dedicated fanbase.
After both members pursued separate projects, the duo has regrouped and founded Psychic Hotline, their own independent record label. They will release their music through this label rather than through a traditional major record company.
The new album was developed through an extended creative process involving collaborators from across indie, experimental and alternative music genres. The record represents the band's first release on their own label.
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