Knumears - Directions Artist_Tafese Tesfaye perfectly complementing the boom-bap drums

perfectly complementing the boom-bap drums and melodic synths that define the album's soundscape

The plight of Icarus and other such condemned ones lends For Melancholy Brunettes its most persistent theme

with three tracks by Salah Ragab and the Cairo Jazz Orchestra on Side B

weaving together precious experiences of life transitions

and Ski Oakenfull on keys (with guests including saxophonist Jason Yarde and percussionist Crispin ‘Spry’ Robinson)

Knumears - Directions Artist_Tafese Tesfaye perfectly complementing the boom-bap drumsKnumears understand that no band exists in a vacuum. They are an embodiment of a sonic tradition, one thats been molded and shaped for decades and can only be carried by those who truly love it. Call it screamo, skramz, post hardcore or whatever elseits a sound thats somehow endured through years of changing musical tides and is now impacting a whole new generation of underground musicians. Now Knumears debut album, Directions, is equal parts love