Gregory Uhlmann * Extra Stars [Digipak]

Extra Stars is Gregory Uhlmann's solo debut on International Anthem. It's a deep and gorgeous expansion of the LA-based multi-instrumentalist producer / composer's rhythmic ambient side, as nascently explored in his much-lauded duo with Meg Duffy, his trio work with Josh Johnson and Sam Wilkes, and in the gentler moments of SML (the improvising trance-jazz unit of which he is a member). A radiant sidereal serenade, the album's fourteen miniature infinities swirl serendipitous synthesis and measured, melody-rich song into a panoramic menagerie of sound. For a record that seldom incorporates percussion instrumentals, the music is distinctly rhythm-forward, while Uhlmann also leans heavily into swaths of pastoral beauty. Extra care was clearly poured into the kind of harmonic depth that's often missing from vibe-only "ambient" music, making for a delightfully refreshing take on the electronic, processing-heavy quiet sound. Tracklist: Pocket Snail View Above Lucia (Feat. Alabaster Deplume) Like Tea Days Worms Eye Burnt Toast Dottie Bristlecone Voice Exchange View Below Back Scratch Imprint Sugar Water UPC: 634457237308 Label: International Anthem Release Date: 3.6.26 Format: Pre-Order