{"title":"Lotus","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.roughtrade.com\/browse\/albums-of-the-year-2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbums of the Year 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Simz\u003c\/strong\u003e is a boundary-breaking musician and cultural curator, recognized as one of the UK's most captivating and visionary artists. A multi-award winner - collecting Brit Awards, Mobos, and an Ivor Novello - across mixtapes, EPs, and five critically acclaimed albums, Simz's music documents her story, her journey, her becoming - and in turn, her generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Simz\u003c\/strong\u003e returns with her 6th \u003cem\u003eLotus\u003c\/em\u003e. The record marks an exciting new chapter in her artistic journey, drawing from an expansive palette of musical influences including punk, jazz, afrobeat and more. True to form, \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Simz\u003c\/strong\u003e continues to push boundaries and defy genre constraints, creating a sound that's both innovative and distinctly her own.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"synthbuljong","title":"Synthbuljong","description":"\u003cp\u003eLotus is led by the rhythmic prowess of percussionist Olaf Olsen (Fra Det Onde, Needlepoint). Olaf joins forces with electric bassist Chris Holm (Orions Belte, Sondre Lerches band) as well as Norwegian-based Danish alto saxophonist Signe Emmeluth. Finalising the line-up is electric guitarist Karl Bjorå, known for his unique sonic creations - such as making his guitar oscillate like a synthesizer! Pulling momentum from the individual members’ diverse backgrounds in psychedelic rock, pop, jazz and improvisational music, Lotus creates a sound that transcends genre boundaries.\"Synthbuljong,\" their debut album, brilliantly captures the band's vibrant energy. Recorded partially during one of their electrifying concerts in Bergen, Lotus intentionally incorporated the live experience seamlessly into the album. From the raw Coltrane-meets-Sonic Youth energy of the opening track to the serene and contemplative atmosphere of \"Ballade\", the album takes the listener on a trip. The collaborative synergy of the musicians blend seamlessly in the seventeen-minute opus, “Synthgitar,\" pushing the boundaries of sonic exploration. The group taps into a Scandinavian history of high-powered, multi-cultural free jazz, but goes off on their own contemporary tangent. This is the kind of music that demands surrender from the listener - just lean back and let the lush, organic sound of Lotus wash over you. Includes liner notes by Audun Vinger. File next to: Don Cherry, Sonny Sharrock, Chris Corsano, Chicago Underground Duo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Paraiso","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50531032826187,"sku":"2212291","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5063176045515-500x500_f14389da_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728090615"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/lotus.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}