About this episode
The episode features an interview with the British trio Mammal Hands discussing their new album Circadia and their musical influences.
Through a sprawling instrumental approach that blends post-rock, jazz, minimalism, electronic elements and more, British trio Mammal Hands still have a knack for ensuring rapturous melody is always part of the equation. On their new album Circadia -- topping the Billboard UK Jazz & Blues Albums Chart this week -- the band sounds at once both freeing and well-structured, finding arcs and chapters within tracks that blend the mysterious tones of Mogwai with the hushed escapism of Eno/Budd collaborations. On today's episode, saxophonist Jordan Smart, brother Nick Smart on piano, and new drummer Rob Turner give their backstory, and delve into how a wide range of influences (from Gétatchèw Mèkurya to John Frusciante to Wayne Shorter) have contributed to their artistic DNA. Circadia is available digitally, and on black or clear vinyl, from MammalHands.com . Follow @mammalhands on Instagram for news and updates.
People in this episode
Host: Jim Hanke
Guests: Jordan Smart, Nick Smart, Rob Turner
Topics covered
- instrumental music
- jazz
- post-rock
- album release
- musical influences
- band interview
Keywords
- Mammal Hands
- Circadia
- jazz
- post-rock
- album
- interview
- musical influences
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mammal Hands, Billboard, Mogwai
Books & works: Circadia
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