{"title":"Omni","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOmni Trio, the producer from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, later moved to Hertford. Rob Haigh's first release as Omni Trio was on his own label in early 1993. This caught the ear of Hertford based trio 2 Bad Mice who helped sign Haigh to Moving Shadow. Through the nineties, Haigh developed a unique style of what has become known as ambient (or 'intelligent') Drum and Bass and released six acclaimed albums. The *Omni Trio* sound is notable for its intricate orchestrated production and atmospheric sound palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar Artists: B Boys, Preoccupations, Deeper, Ought, Sneaks, Priests, A. Savage, Ulrika Spacek, Protomartyr,\nDrahla,\nshame,\nIceage,\nFlasher,\nLithics,\nN0V3L,\nPalm,\nBalkans,\nChris Cohen,\nWomen,\nStuck\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"from-the-bottom-of-my-heart-disco-socks-b-w-sarasota-que-bueno-esta","title":"From The Bottom Of My Heart (Disco Socks) b\/w Sarasota (Que Bueno Esta)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1979 Latino Disco from Florida group Omni. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Terrestrial Funk's third release brings us back to our home state of Florida. Traveling time to the year 1979 we find ourselves on the Gulf Coast in a city called Sarasota. Sal Garcia leads Omni, the resident band at the Columbia, a Spanish restaurant operating in the city since the turn of the century. Sal and his band look to record a single ironically called Disco Sucks but the restaurant isn't willing to fund a record with the word 'sucks' in it, so the band changes the track title to \u003ci\u003eDisco Socks\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe song is a disco odyssey with driving drums, ethereal flutes, playful lyrics, and a synth solo for the gods. On the b side there's a little latin number called \u003ci\u003eSarasota (Que Bueno Esta)\u003c\/i\u003e An ode to their city, the song praises Sarasota for its beautiful women and precious beaches. Sal is still living his dream playing at piano bars in the city. He was kind enough to work with us on this release and we're grateful to share more Floridian music with the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terrestrial Funk","offers":[{"title":"Black 12\" - 1133213","offer_id":50405698601291,"sku":"1133213","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/549eea47-39b3-4898-a3d4-dbef14517897_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726580734"},{"product_id":"networker","title":"Networker","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnter \u003ci\u003eNetworker,\u003c\/i\u003e the new album by Omni and first with indie giant Sub Pop Records. Their sound is still defined by sparse drums, locked-in bass, blistering guitar, and nonchalant, yet assured vocals, but from the first notes of \u003ci\u003eSincerely Yours\u003c\/i\u003e you'll immediately notice that \u003ci\u003eNetworker\u003c\/i\u003e sounds much cleaner and more \"HI-FI\" than their prior two albums, \u003ci\u003eDeluxe\u003c\/i\u003e (2016) and \u003ci\u003eMulti-task \u003c\/i\u003e(2017). The departure in fidelity suits the new record and allows the listener to enjoy the nuances of their meticulous arrangements. Don't worry, the riffs of Gang of Four and Wire are still present, but the production is more lush and the harmony is even more expansive. Despite nods to the sounds of the ’70s and ’80s what comes through is a record fully rooted in the here and now. Thematically, this is apparent on the title track \u003ci\u003eNetworker \u003c\/i\u003etaking a candid snapshot of the “digital you” aspect of life in the age of the internet. The otherwise fun romp \u003ci\u003eSkeleton Key\u003c\/i\u003e also acknowledges the direct message and obsessive side of social media with lines like “if you don't like what you see, the pretty face on the screen, scroll on by...” Overall, \u003ci\u003eNetworker\u003c\/i\u003e is simultaneously fun, catchy, and contains some truly impressive musicianship. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sub Pop","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50447941271883,"sku":"1072855","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue | LP","offer_id":50447941534027,"sku":"1072856","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50447945007435,"sku":"1072854","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/99b8cbfa-33c0-41b9-be18-83918c7f9c52_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727084375"},{"product_id":"souvenir-13","title":"Souvenir","description":"\u003cp\u003eFourth album (second on Sub Pop) by artful, literate guitar-driven rock band Omni zaps fresh energy into the trio’s sound, drawing on the influence of indie\/college-rock titans REM, The Cure, and Big Audio Dynamite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe music of Atlanta trio Omni has always swung fast and hit hard. And \u003ci\u003eSouvenir\u003c\/i\u003e, their fourth album and second for Sub Pop, packs their biggest punch yet. Inactive during the majority of the pandemic–the longest downtime in their history–they approached this recording\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewith lots of pent-up energy. Guitarist Frankie Broyles, singer\/bassist Philip Frobos, and drummer Chris Yonker converted their creative fuel into sharp, driving songs that land immediately, sporting chopping riffs, staccato beats, and wiry melodies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy does \u003ci\u003eSouvenir \u003c\/i\u003esound so sharp? Because each track is a compact unit that stands on its own, reflecting the time and place in which it was created. That’s why Omni called the album \u003ci\u003eSouvenir\u003c\/i\u003e: it’s a collection of audio objects, a stash of musical miniatures. Think of it as a family photo album, a binder of rare playing cards, a shoebox holding precious gems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake “Plastic Pyramid,” the first song Omni wrote after coming out of lockdown. Filled with twists and turns, it’s a journey unto itself, charged by clanging chords, spinning rhythm, and Frobos trading lines with Izzy Glaudini of Automatic, with whom Omni toured with last fall. (Glaudini sings on two other \u003ci\u003eSouvenir \u003c\/i\u003etracks, the first guest vocalist the band has collaborated with). Or take opener “Exacto,” a slicing web of intertwined guitar and bass. Its razor-fine notes and syncopated beats perfectly match pointillist Frobos lyrics such as “Exacto, de facto, concise, quite right”–a line that could well be an Omni mantra.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe precision and clarity of \u003ci\u003eSouvenir \u003c\/i\u003ecomes from some new Omni developments. For one, this is their first album with Yonker as their full-time drummer, and his forceful playing adds exclamation points to every pointed moment on\u003ci\u003eSouvenir\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, the trio worked with Atlanta-based engineer Kristofer Sampson for the first time. Sampson pushed the band to a higher degree of power, with Frobos’s vocals more upfront in his pulsing mix and the rest of the music leaping out of the speakers. You might notice that Frobos’ singing is a bit more emotional and even nostalgic this time around. In crafting his vocals, he was inspired by the early college radio rock of formative favorites like REM, the Cure, and Big Audio Dynamite–the kind of bands whose melodies could have been top 40 hits in an alternative universe. The lyrics on \u003ci\u003eSouvenir\u003c\/i\u003e are also by turns funny, absurd, and even cryptic. A wry humor has always coursed through Omni’s songs, and this time, it comes in shades of both dark and light. 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