Bonobo: Distance In Static (Indie Edition) (Pastel Blue Vinyl) (140g) (2LP)

"Bonobo aka Simon Green is back with "Distance In Static", his new album released on Ninja Tune. On "Distance In Static", Bonobo collaborates with his usual impressive roster of artists, including Arooj Aftab, Joy Crookes, Nilüfer Yanya, Ichiko Aoba, Nicole Miglis (Hundred Waters) and Aanya Martin. The lyrics are written in English, Urdu and Japanese, while historical Iranian samples and guzheng recordings sit alongside Bonobo's carefully crafted instrumental sounds. These were created in recording sessions in Los Angeles, Tokyo, London and beyond: a significant part of the album was completed at Neil Young's legendary Broken Arrow Ranch in California, where he had retreated for several weeks earlier this year. The album's title - "Distance In Static" - aptly describes Bonobo's current situation: it evokes images of distorted transmissions and fleeting frequencies, fragments of memory and glimmers of meaning that reverberate through more than two decades at the forefront of electronic music. He sees the traces of his work reflected in a younger generation rediscovering triphop, downtempo and experimental electronic music of the 1990s from a contemporary perspective. "I think the beginning of my work is relevant to younger people today," he says. "I liked the idea of listening for a distant signal - finding something in the noise," he continues. The entire album conveys the feeling of searching for transcendence: music that hovers between intimacy and vastness, the familiar and the unknown. The universe of "Distance In Static" also resonates with the notion that this album marks something truly monumental. It is a moment of transition, a celebration of Bonobo's 25th anniversary, but perhaps also his last album in the traditional sense: with numerous guest contributions and a multi-year world tour with a full live band. Whatever comes next, one thing is certain: "Distance In Static" is arguably Bonobo's best album to date; as ambitious and forward-thinking as ever and a reminder of why he has been such an influence on so many people for so long. Pastel blue double 140g vinyl LP in a 6mm spine sleeve, printed inner sleeves, art paper insert and artwork postcards. Design and art direction by Trevor Jackson.