Snow Nerds - Midnight Masquerade - chillhop twee pop library jazz? (Orenda Records)
MIDNIGHT MASQUERADE is the newest album from experimental rock group SNOW NERDS. This album is defined by its enticing beats, unique instrumentals, and charming absurdity. Stylistically it occupies an intriguing space between jazz, funk, and post-punk; a space in which dance music can live along side experimental improvisation.
At the heart of Snow Nerds is the musical history of saxophonist Ted Taforo and guitarist Jake Sucher. The pair have been writing music and performing together since their days in music school years ago. In 2017 Snow Nerds released their debut album Gup Life on Orenda Records. While this album served as a fairly unaltered documentation of the band’s live sound, Midnight Masquerade embraces multi-tracked layers of drum samples, synthesizers, and live instruments to create a radiant collage of sound and rhythm. Overall, Midnight Masquerade serves as a refreshing reminder that serious music can be made while not taking oneself seriously. With audio mastering by David Aguila, artwork by Yoo-Jin Oh, and original music videos by Evan Sucher and Ted Taforo, this album embodies a striking and unique aesthetic. Sax, Synth - Ted Taforo Guitar, Bass - Jake Sucher Drums (Tracks 5, 6, 10) - Kevin Valko Drum Loop (track 2) - Efa Etoroma Jr. Mixing - Ted Taforo and Jake Sucher Co-Composers (Tracks 1-10) - Jake Sucher and Ted Taforo
