black midi’s Cavalcade, released via Rough Trade, is “an avant-rock labyrinth of maddening intricacy” (Pitchfork). Landing on multiple “Best Albums of 2021 (So Far)” lists, it remains one of the year’s most praised releases by critics and fans alike. Today, they present a new single, “Cruising,” previously only available as a bonus track on the Japanese Cavalcade CD release. Taken from the same sessions as Cavalcade, “Cruising” was recorded with John ‘Spud’ Murphy. It slows the pace down with great dynamism, as muted percussion and softly thrumming bass and guitar open the track. As it continues, Greep’s ominous voice hovers in and the instrumentation grows more melancholy and tense. Like Cavalcade, “Cruising” champions black midi’s astounding musicianship.
Listen Now: https://blackmidi.ffm.to/cruising
“’Cavalcade’ is the work of a band that’s determined to defy all routines, including its own.”— The New York Times
“Consistently electrifying” — Mojo
“Each track is a universe of its own” – The Quietus
“[Cavalcade] is even more unnerving and gloriously surreal — like gazing into hell through a kaleidoscope.” — Rolling Stone (“The Best Albums of 2021 So Far”)
“a masterful album – one which unsurprisingly surprises at every turn” – Loud & Quiet
(“Cruising” Track Artwork by David Rudnick)
Listen Now: https://blackmidi.ffm.to/cruising
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