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Indie pop duo Sylvan Esso discusses their new album 'Ow ∞' and their personal tech habits in a weekly questionnaire. The band reflects on their evolving sound, which incorporates nostalgic breakbeats and distorted guitars alongside their signature electronic production.
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Provides insight into the creative process of a prominent contemporary musical act and their perspective on modern technology.
Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, better known as Sylvan Esso, have been bringing their low-key electro-pop to the masses since 2014, bursting onto the scene with their self-titled debut album and the single “Hey Mami.” Over the years, they’ve put out a number of excellent records, dabbling in dustier, more fragile textures on Free Love, going dancier and glitchier on No Rules Sandy. The two are constantly pushing at the edges of their sound while retaining the core of what makes a Sylvan Esso record sound like a Sylvan Esso record.
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