Three-piece outfit Eaux - Ben Crook, Sian Ahern and Stephen Warrington - make their debut release with album 'Plastics' - produced by Tom Morris - on ATP Recordings this June.
The London-based minimalist techno band who formed in 2012, share a certain similaritity to Man Without Country in their deep electro-toned sound.
“There’s perhaps a reaction going on against a more digital-based way of doing things,” says Ben Crook. “But by having Sian playing drum machines and physically engaging with them, rather than just pressing play and stop it means there is always room for experimentation and improvisation.”
Much of 'Plastics' has evolved from live jams, the group holing themselves up in a personal rehearsal and studio space so that ideas form and bounce off each other. Having all come from more orthodox band set-ups, they found a freedom in experimenting with comparatively unfamiliar electronic technology, their limited knowledge of their tools meaning they could approach them with very little baggage. Ahern’s vocal is another key element to the group’s sound, offering a softer-edged, higher range than much of the simmering murmurs and oscillations rising and falling below her.
Check out lead cut 'Head'.
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