The New Lady Llama

Gent three-piece Steiger release new album The New Lady Llama via groove- obsessed label Sdban Ultra. A 21st century piano trio who continue to exemplify the spirit of exploration in their sound, if the critically acclaimed albums And Above All (2017) and Give Space (2018) prove anything, is that Steiger is not just a band, but a continuous work-in-progress.

The New Lady Llama is the next step in Steiger’s fascinating evolution as the trio continue its path of renewal and enterprise. Tracks like new single ‘Lambda’ display a stronger emphasis on sound exploration. Steiger are not afraid to experiment with off-kilter sounds and atmospheres as they seek to explore unfamiliar territory.

Striking is also the increased use of contrasts. The music keeps construction and deconstruction, form and abstraction, in a remarkable balance. ‘Just A Rite’ for example is full of rapid twists and turns taking something straightforward and turning it on its head with stunning results. Elsewhere, ‘Sun Dog’ and ‘Absolution of a French Fry’ muddy the confines of the organic and the electronic resulting in something deeply cohesive and compelling.