{"id":32754,"date":"2026-04-24T20:18:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T19:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/castthedice.org\/?p=32754"},"modified":"2026-04-24T20:18:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T19:18:37","slug":"nana-rizinnis-new-album-epiblast-out-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/castthedice.org\/?p=32754","title":{"rendered":"Nan\u00e1 Rizinni’s new album, Epiblast<\/em>, out today"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo: Gui Bailey<\/p><\/div>\n

Nan\u00e1 Rizinni<\/a> has been a key figure in S\u00e3o Paulo\u2019s alternative scene for years, building a reputation as a terrific drummer, producer and composer with a strong experimental edge. Rizinni draws on her background in Brazilian music but her work expands beyond that, pulling in electronics, improvisation and a more experimental, jazz-leaning approach. Since moving to London in 2020, her sound has continued to evolve, shaped by a new environment and new collaborations.<\/p>\n

Today, she releases Epiblast<\/em>, her new album reflecting a period of major shifts in her life. Written during her first years in London, the album follows a full emotional cycle, from the excitement of becoming a parent and settling into a new city, to processing the loss of her brother. That sense of transformation sits at the core of the project. Rizinni explains:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe title \u2018Epiblast\u2019 comes from an early embryonic layer from which the entire organism develops. For me, it represents multiple births and rebirths \u2014 new roles, identities, and directions \u2014 capturing both fragility and infinite potential.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

On Epiblast<\/em>, there\u2019s a strong rhythmic foundation, but it\u2019s constantly shifting, blending acoustic elements with electronics and leaving space for improvisation. Across the record, Rizinni moves between expansive soundscapes and more intimate moments, always keeping that balance between structure and spontaneity.\u00a0The album was developed closely with saxophonist and producer Mark Cake, who co-wrote and co-produced the album, alongside additional contributions from Harry Jones on modular synths. That collaborative setup plays a big role in the album\u2019s feel, with a strong sense of shared exploration running through the music. As Rizinni puts it:<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve absorbed influences for years, from Brazilian traditions to UK experimental jazz, and this album is the first time I\u2019ve found a language that feels fully mine. I couldn\u2019t have done this without Mark and Harry – we are a trio that thrives on improvisation and interaction, so this record is not just my story, it\u2019s about how we, as a unit, create a world of sound together.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Effervescent, intimate and enthralling, Epiblast<\/em> is a masterpiece of an album. As a taster of what\u2019s on offer, check out the lead single ‘The Right Side of the Escalator’ and ‘VVV Rerework’.<\/p>\n