Boasting a curious sound formula, ‘Knew No Different’ feels primal, raw, yet unexpectedly complex and forward-thinking, blending lo-fi, acoustic drum tones with intricate synth arpeggiators and dry vocals. Sounds familiar? Probably not! The record comes out of Batsch’s bubbly artistic universe, a place where – apparently – genres know no bounds, with abstraction and authenticity being the most important values.
Hailing from Coventry, the group constantly oscillates between jazz, ‘popular’ stylings and electronica, all then drenched in a witty, quickie production. The result can be heard in ‘Knew No Different’, although we strongly recommend diving into Batsch’s catalogue a bit deeper. Comprised of Mason Le Long on synth, guitar and vocals, and Matt Rheeston on drums, samples and vocals, the pair has been walking the fringe of the industry for years – finally, they can get some recognition.
Speaking about the project’s recent evolution, Le Long explains: “A recent shift away from the 70s, dead, ‘teatowelled’ drum kit to a high-tuned, bebop-sounding, mid-60s Olympic kit has been significant in the development of our sound, informing our decision-making, and the way Matt plays.”
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