Battles has paired down to a three-piece, but the departure of multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Tyondai Braxton hasn’t quashed my excitement for the new record, Gloss Drop, one bit. (That album title, by the way, is the win). In fact, as long as Ian Williams is on board, I’m on board. The new record is out June 7th […]
Battles Preparing Gloss Drop for June
March 4th, 2011 · Comments Off on Battles Preparing Gloss Drop for June
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Tyondai Braxton discusses making Central Market
November 2nd, 2009 · Comments Off on Tyondai Braxton discusses making Central Market
In an interview set in Warp Records’ New York City offices, Battles multi-instrumentalist Tyondai Braxton discusses his debut solo record, Central Market, in depth with a track by track analysis. Reference points veer from Brian Eno to Ghostbusters. [via Spinner]
STREAM: Tyondai Braxton “Platinum Rows”
August 28th, 2009 · Comments Off on STREAM: Tyondai Braxton “Platinum Rows”
With an impressive pedigree from both his band and his lineage, it’s unsurprising that Tyondai Braxton would score for a large ensemble consisting of everything from kazoos, piccolo, harp, clarinet, double bass, trumpet, xylophone and glock, just to name a few. Braxton’s debut solo album, Central Market, will be out September 15, 2009 via Warp, […]
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