Most artists will claim that their music is influenced by their surroundings, but for the London trio Night Tapes, this influence is essential. ‘portals//polarities’ offers an immersive experience, taking listeners through the various locations and sounds encountered during its creation around the world. From a bubbling swamp in Tallinn, Estonia, to the birdsong of Mexico and even a police helicopter in Los Angeles, this debut presents a remarkably adventurous sound landscape. Crafted quietly in a shared house in South London—where Iiris Vesik, Max Doohan, and Sam Richards kept the volume low to avoid disturbing their neighbors—these tracks serve as time capsules of the band’s experiences, both direct and indirect. Take ‘pacifico’—a trip-hop-infused tribute to a mythical mindset inspired by the tales of San Jose del Pacifico in Mexico, playfully referencing Souls of Mischief’s classic ‘93 ’til Infinity’. At its heart, ‘portals//polarities’ delves into themes of energy, identity, and freedom, which resonate deeply with Iiris, who grew up in Estonia, still influenced by authoritarian rule. Her captivating voice glides over minimal beats and expansive synths, weaving through tracks like the enigmatic and sensual ‘babygirl (like no1 else)’. This debut is not merely a collection of songs; it is a cohesive body of work that aspires greatly while remaining grounded and connected—music that is as unpredictable as it is beautiful.
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As beautiful as it is unpredictable.