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Mixtape #162

01 August 2024

August is upon us and what better way to set the mood than with our monthly mixtape, this time round curated by Swiss trio Meril Wubslin. Based between Lausanne and Brussels, they were founded in 2010 by Christian Garcia-Gaucher and Valérie Niederoest and also comprise David Costenaro on drums. Earlier this year they released their fourth album, Faire Ça, a bold, exhilarating and fascinating record that sees them continue to evolve and explore new sonic elements and territories. The trio added a new dimension to the album recording it with outsider Kwake Bass at his London studio. We are stoked to unveil their mix and open a window into the myriad influences at play in their music. Press play already!

  1. Foghorns cornes de brume – Foi Por Vontade De Deus
  2. El-P – Deep Space 9mm [Definitive Jux]
  3. Tricky – Ghetto Youth [Island Records]
  4. Tirzah – Affection [Domino]
  5. Asa Chang & Junray – Hana [Hot-Cha Records / Leaf]
  6. Papé Nziengui – Kudu [Awesome Tapes From Africa]
  7. Lolina – Style and Punishment
  8. Velma – Blanquette [Gentlemen Records / Monopsone]
  9. Meril Wubslin – Right here
  10. Nazif Celaj, Nikolin Likaj – Janines C’i Pane Syte
  11. Saz’iso – Nënockë [Glitterbeat]
  12. Saul Williams – Niberyeye Mwibuye Underground [Fader Label]
  13. HHY & The Kampala Unit – Hunter [Nyege Nyege Tapes]
  14. The Hair And Skin Trading Company – Go Round [Beggars Banquet Primary]
  15. Kleg – Brenda [Barooni]
  16. Sneaks – Boxed in [Merge Records]

Meril Wubslin share first single, ‘Un Calme’, off upcoming fourth LP, Faire Ça

20 January 2024

March 1st will see the release of Faire Ça, the fourth album from Meril Wubslin, following 2021’s Alors Quoi. Comprising Christian Garcia-Gaucher (vocals, guitar and synths), David Costenaro (drums), both based in Lausanne, Switzerland, and Valérie Niederoest (vocals and guitar), based in Brussels, Belgium, the trio continues to evolve and expand their sound palette. On the upcoming Faire Ça, Meril Wubslin travelled to London to record the album with Kwake Bass, known for his membership in Speakers Corner Quartet and collaborations with Kae Tempest, Tirzah, Mica Levi, amongst others. “What unites us,” the band said, “is curiosity and the desire to seek and explore. If we continue to make albums and perform, there will always be evolution. Taking risks – that’s what interests us.”

Sonically, the album matches the trio’s wider sense of scope and vision, tapping into myriad influences, “stack[ing] up the intimacy of blues and folk, the experimentation of post-rock and 1960s minimalism, and the heady production values of dub and hip-hop”, as the press release describes. “Their appreciation for avant-garde composers such as Steve Reich, Glenn Branca and Terry Riley, plus folk music from Eastern Europe, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa informs how the trio arrange rhythm and melody, and pushes them to greater heights on Faire Ça.”

Ahead of the album’s release through Bongo Joe Records, lead single ‘Un Calme’ provides an excellent glimpse of what’s to come.