Powerfully emotive and sounding even dreamier and more reflective than ever Danish band Girls in Airports are back with How It Is Now (Kaja Records - 3 stars). They chart waters few know. Genreless given how their approach asks as many questions as it requires definitive answers - yet usually they are thought of as a jazz act - think terrain found somewhere between Mammal Hands or pre-electronica era early Portico Quartet circa Knee-Deep in the North Sea. The overall harmonic texture is driven by the keys with very strong percussion and drums support. Hypnotic live when their generous vamps and sense of groove can grip you most strongly the best track here is 'Ember'. Charismatic saxist-flautist Martin Stender writes the tunes with the band. 'Sachette' is moving and it all sounds so original and sealed in their own artistry. Girls in Airports, stock press shot
MORE READING AND LISTENING:
- Girls in Airports UK debut Kings Place, London - 2012 - live review
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