Kartell
Everything Is Here
A journey through space and time, inspired by the more rarefied aspects of prog rock and the wistful side of psychedelia. Fusing these influences with the accessibility of French electronic and the groove of R&B and disco, this album depicts the sweet dizziness of contemplation. Nostalgic, yet determined and modern in its genre blending, the first album of Kartell truly reveals whats been underlining in his previous EP. Taking influences in the space and dream pop aesthetic, the musical approach of the album embraces the 60s and 70s fascination for outer space, exotic locations, technologies and science fiction which was on the edge of becoming reality. Nebulous textures and otherworldly sounds characteristic of space rock are infused throughout the record, while keeping a focus on making catchy songs, leaning on a minor-key groove and a pop yearning. Its also a challenge and an artistic proposition to gather a wide range of genres to tell a story. Densely produced and cinematic, the album draws a truly living landscape where live bass, drums and guitars hold the line, evolving around hazy effects and synthesizer layers.