Stream: Matte Wood “s/t” EP (exclusive)

18 Nov 2014 — Parker Bruce

Cascine are wrapping up their strongest year as a label to date with Matte Wood's self-titled EP, out on the label's digital counterpart CSCN. Matte Wood or James Jano (from Detroit, now a Brooklynite) usually drums in well-known indie pop group Widowspeak. This EP here, though, is about as far as one can get from Widowspeak. First track "Olive Oil" buzzes, radiates, and glows, and the single "YKNO" glugs and clomps assuredly. The EP is wholly engulfing, pattering and pulsing hither and thither, never dashing too far off, always circling back around, calling to mind Coyote Clean Up's equally engrossing 2013 release 2 HOT 2 WAIT. Matte Wood has made a piece of total submersion, total immersion, and complete diversion. With a hint of quiet voraciousness. Just the way we like our music here at No Fear of Pop. It's out now. Take a listen below.