Tamu Massif - Little Death Summer (2019)

A master of samples, intelligent lyricism and beautiful vocal harmonies, Little Death Summer is the debut album from Tamu Massif.

Reflecting on the process, he confesses "I went a little bit crazy recording this album. I deliberately worked on it with very little outside input and got lost in my own world. I find listening to music a sort of escapism. And that's what I set out to create ? something to get lost in." .

Garnering attention over the course of two earlier EPs, Alba & Bala, as well as tours with the Japanese House, C Duncan and Shakey Graves and for producing much of Fenne Lily's debut; Tamu is admired for his talent at gathering and warping field recordings as much as for his gift with harmonies and a distinct deep growl in his vocal. He embellishes his production, collecting sounds from his surroundings and using a phone to steal conversation from strangers and even a purring cat. Teaming up once again with long-time ally Ali Chant (Youth Lagoon, Perfume Genius, Aldous Harding) for his mixing sensibilities, the final result is not something as sparse or lo-fi as its parts, and instead feels beautiful, bold and unique.

Tracklist:
01. Tamu Massif - Little Death (3:25)
02. Tamu Massif - F E E L G O O D (2:00)
03. Tamu Massif - Senses (3:44)
04. Tamu Massif - Mt Fe (3:29)
05. Tamu Massif - Get Some Sleep (2:58)
06. Tamu Massif - Niobe (4:41)
07. Tamu Massif - the water's good (3:03)
08. Tamu Massif - You Better Stay (3:31)
09. Tamu Massif - Milksop (3:55)
10. Tamu Massif - Carapace (2:44)
11. Tamu Massif - Gods (3:43)
12. Tamu Massif - Woolf (4:23)