When music historians consider the chillwave explosion over the past two years, the name that will be heading up the first chapter is Chaz Bundick (aka Toro Y Moi). His release last year, the future-is-now, zero gravity bliss of Causers Of This, became the best example of the genre. Icy beats collide with sunny melodies as the vocals straddle the wall between soul and robotics. Now one year later, the new album from Toro Y Moi entitled Underneath The Pine will be out February 22 on Carpark Records. The first leaked track "Still Sound" dropped in mid-December and a second teaser, "New Beat" is now available to whet your appetites.
Compared to Causers Of This, there is a huge shift in style and presentation on Underneath The Pine. Both tracks are deep soul grooves showcasing funk bass lines and smooth vocal performances with minimal effects. "New Beat" has a disco tempo and early 80's Prince keys that cry out for your sweetest dance moves. "Still Sound" is also slick and seductive with some falsetto balladry without the bravado typical of R&B. It seems that Chaz Bundick is making a statement with Underneath The Pine that his reach goes way beyond the composed circuitry of chillwave, arriving with a more organic and accessible sound that gives a larger tent for his growing fanbase. Listen to and download the new tracks below, then enjoy the bonus video for "Still Sound".
Preorder Underneath the Pine here.
Right-click to download "Still Sound" here.
Right-click to download "New Beat" here.
Toro Y Moi - Still Sound
Toro Y Moi - New Beat
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