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© Neil Krugs Bonobo Migration
Ninja Tune
ALBUM OF THE MONTH
Bonobo’s sixth studio album is his most ambitious and far-reaching album to date. Three years on from 2013’s widely acclaimed The North Borders, the UK producer, real name Simon Green, taps into a rich and lush soundscape for his new album, Migration. The record is densely layered, bursting with colour, texture and emotive melodies, creating a rich tapestry of Green’s deftly constructed electronic explorations. Deep, fluid basslines flow with a natural ease alongside intelligent drums, warm pads, emotive strings, beautifully subtle melodies, shimmering synths, jangling keys and soulful vocals in an album that feels personal, intimate and heartfelt.
At times melancholic or wistful and at others joyous and upbeat, Migration has a diverse and constantly shifting…
