Jens Kuross

Beauty. Texture. Playfulness. There are particular elements to be found in Jens Kuross’ music all through his career that seem to follow a distinct path. Still, it’s hard to predict what the actual song will ultimately sound like. There could be enough electronic gristle to obscure the delicacy of his piano playing. Secondary hooks could be created by buzzing keys. An unexpected cover version might surprisingly appear like a lost radio broadcast fighting its way back through your memories. A haunting ballad could hit you at gabber speed. Now, for his long-overdue and overall arresting debut for Bigamo, he found a way to combine all of the above with an acute sense of direction. And in case you’re wondering: yes, the dueling vocals with singer Maguire on the EP's closing track are indeed crooning a cover of Peter Gabriel’s "Solsbury Hill". Besides being a highly sought-after studio and touring musician with more than just a soft spot for jazz, andplaying drums for prestigious projects like Howling, Kuross, over the release of an album and several EPs, has proven himself to have a way with glowing melodies, and luckily he isn’t holding back from making them equally present on his latest offering. Combine this with Kuross’ unique voice, his liking for mixing acoustic instruments with precise electronic textures, while adding the occasional flirt with compelling soft-focus indie, and you know you’re in for a treat high on sonic variety. It seems as if spring has finally arrived.