Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW - Both / And (2026) [Hi-Res]

"Both / And" is the debut release from WHAT IS NOW, a new collaborative project from Philadelphia guitarist Chris Forsyth (BASIC, Solar Motel Band) featuring double bassist John Moran (Bark Culture, Daniel Villareal Trio) and drummer Joey Sullivan (Florry, Bark Culture).

Together they create spontaneous song forms exploring lyrically ambient moods, repetition, rhythmic interplay, and a mindful leaderless-ness. As suggested by the players’ pedigrees, elements or motorik propulsion, trance jazz, and deconstructed rock moves abound.

"The Philadelphia guitarist swaps his usual Television-indebted questing riffage for 25 minutes of tingly, exploratory improv alongside double bassist John Moran and drummer Joey Sullivan: imagine a scruffier Necks." - Laura Snapes, The Guardian

Chris Forsyth: guitar
John Moran: double bass
Joey Sullivan: drums