Experimental electro-pop duo slenderbodies have released their second full-length album, Komorebi today via Avant Garden Records. Oft comparisons to established acts such as Glass Animals are just, however on Komorebi, it is apparent that the guys are honing in on a sound all their own.
Taking its name from a Japanese word identifying the feeling one gets when watching light cut its way through the branches and leaves of a tree, Komorebi‘s 11 tracks indeed evoke a sense of calm; a daydream vibe flows through all the tracks for a surrealist effect. Tracks like the opener “Ruminate,” standout single “Arrival”, and the gorgeous “Moods” seem to simply float with ease, organic in nature yet twinkling with various synths. The slower ballad “Hearth” is the only entirely instrumental song on the record, and breathes a sense of peace and solemnity.
Slenderbodies aren’t afraid to have a little fun on this one though. The tracks “Belong” and closer “Away From You” are dance-pop numbers that sound music festival ready, while, “Dewdrops” is the happiest, and most uplifting the boys have ever sounded.
Altogether, Komorebi is a major accomplishment for the duo. It proves above all else that they haven’t lost their spark; slenderbodies are here to stay and carve their own niche in the music industry. Catch slenderbodies on tour and stream Komorebi now below.
slenderbodies U.S. Fall Tour Dates:
Friday, September 27th – San Francisco, CA – Rickshaw Stop
Sunday, September 29th – Seattle, WA – Columbia City Theatre
Monday, September 30th – Portland, OR – Holocene
Wednesday, October 2nd – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
Thursday, October 3rd – Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge
Saturday, October 5th – Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry
Sunday, October 6th – Chicago, IL – Sub-T
Tuesday, October 8th – Toronto, On – Drake Hotel
Wednesday, October 9th – Montreal, QC – Le Ministere
Friday, October 11th – Boston, MA – Sonia’s
Saturday, October 12th – Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade
Sunday, October 13th – Philadelphia, PA – Foundry
Tuesday, October 15th – Washington, DC – U Street Music Hall
Thursday, October 17th – Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5
Saturday, October 19th – Austin, TX – Antone’s
Sunday, October 20th – Dallas, TX – Three Links
Wednesday, October 23rd – Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour
