when pluto was a planet and everything was cool
Ebi Soda

when pluto was a planet and everything was cool sees Ebi Soda once again check into their own off-kilter jazz universe: moody, mysterious, and deliciously unpredictable. Suspense coils and unravels across a backdrop of cinematic drums, shadowy synths, and wild, unbridled brass. The apocalyptic, free-falling soundscape follows bamboo and feely, leading into their highly-anticipated third album frank dean and andrew (out Friday 19th September), forged from farmhouse sessions, tangled cables, and sonic mischief.

As per their creative tradition, each Ebi album has a tune initiated by Hari-lee Evans’ chords, this time on bass. Expanding on their process, the band add “We jammed to these where Will played a Tron-type synth, came up with the B section, and then Sam brought the crazy drums”. Dan Gray’s trumpet work is a stand-out, with estranged  Spaghetti Western adlibs to match the drill-inflected drums. The combination prompted the band to double down, pushing the low bass growl and delays to fuel the dark intensity. “The title is completely nonsensical, named by Hari,” they note, yet somehow, it clings perfectly to the track’s cosmic mood swings and magnetic pull.

The track is consistent with the experimental and cinematic currents running through the upcoming 11-track album, frank dean and andrew, available digitally, on vinyl, CD and cassette. Born from hours of unrestrained jams in a remote, rented farmhouse. Guided by instinct, curiosity, and an unshakable creative spirit, Ebi Soda steer clear of rigid structures and genre restraints, fully embracing their skilful impulses.