Formed from the ashes of respective award-winning bands in their homeland, the Sydney born and London based trio take inspiration from a myriad of artists from Bjork to Animal Collective, creating atmospheric pop with intricate electronic textures and ethereal soundscapes. After solid stints in their former bands and supporting the likes of Gold Panda and Junip, Danny Keig and siblings Freya and Elias Berkhout came together last year, honing their innovative sound before heading to London with a fully-realised body of work.
The new track is an utterly enchanting affair, blending dizzy lo-fi with pop hooks; a unique brand of uplifting electronica with a defining innocence. It sounds different, but not so foreign that it’s impossible to understand, and once you are comfortable with it, you can let it unleash its steady power upon your mind. The entire song is a nonstop melody, incorporating multiple themes and creating a sound that really is the band’s own. by Jamie Otsa (Glasswerk)
Netsuke: Mute (Official Music Video)
Director – John-Paul McElwee. Director of Photography – Adric Watson. Editor – Stewart Arnott. Visual Effects – Rick Pearce. First Assistant Camera – Asumi Sako.
Cast: Shizuka Minagawa, Shinsuke Kato, Shuna lijima, Syouta Toyoda, Toshun Fujisaki.
Netsuke: Mute Lyrics: