Scratch Test, by Krononaut

Scratch Test

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1.	Scratch Test 03:40	buy track
2.	Trypography 03:19	buy track
3.	Loam 04:30	buy track

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Coming out of the fertile London jazz and experimental scenes, Krononaut is a richly textured new ensemble helmed by guitarist /producer Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno, Imogen Heap, Jon Hopkins) and drummer Martin France (Nils Petter Molvær, Evan Parker). Their self-titled debut album released in the autumn of 2020 was widely acclaimed for its deep dive into uncharted sonic territory.

“Hushed and subtle, but with a terrific coiled tension." -- UNCUT

“An air of eerie disquiet pervades Krononaut’s first outing …. it’s a place where jazz intersects sparse, spacious ambience à la Jon Hassell or Nils Petter Molvær." -- MOJO

Krononaut have now returned with an equally engaging 3-song digital EP entitled "Scratch Test." Guitarist /producer Leo Abrahams tells us this about the new release:

"Scratch Test" and "Loam" are the beginning and end of a 30-minute trio improvisation with saxophonist Matana Roberts, recorded at Lightship Studios. In fact "Scratch Test" is the very first thing we played, ten minutes after Matana arrived. When she and Martin finished their opening phrase in unison, I remember thinking it augured well for the session.

"Trypography" is taken from the middle section of the same piece; listening back I loved the interplay of drums and guitar, but it lacked a focal point. So we asked trumpeter Arve Henriksen to overdub his part remotely. The title is a made-up word, intended to describe the study of holes.

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released March 31, 2021

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Krononaut London, UK

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May 14

Playhouse Bar

Helsinki, Finland

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