Kaijupop is conceived as a record created by an international supergroup operating under the umbrella of Soft-Bodied Humans.
Kaijupop is conceived as a record created by an international supergroup operating under the umbrella of Soft-Bodied Humans.
Over the past decade, UK producer David McNamee has curated an impressive series of releases under the Blue Tapes label that highlight various aspects of minimal music, ranging from grime to gugak, American primitivism to Japanese ambient, and released his own longform minimal
music under the name Cut A Lonely Figure McNamee now unveils on vinyl his latest project, Soft-Bodied Humans, a supergroup that transcends boundaries, drawing inspiration from grime, minimalism and industrial alike. Soft-Bodied Humans brings together an eclectic ensemble of like-minded producers, vocalists, and performers, resulting in a diverse and mesmerizing album.
Collaborators on this spellbinding album include L.A. avant-garde artist Anna Homler, rising Ugandan MC Swordman Kitala, Brazilian artist and musician Cadu Tenorio, Japanese grime artist PAKIN, throat-singer and doom metal auteur Abysmal Growls of Despair, and Chicago-based producer Fire-Toolz.
This groundbreaking album explores a dynamic range, effortlessly transitioning from abstract moments to intense sonic experiences.
While grime-inflected beats form its core, Kaijupop fearlessly mutates
and diverts this foundation into uncharted territories. The result is an immersive sonic journey that pushes the boundaries of the genre.
With each track, the album offers a fresh perspective and an adventurous exploration of sound.
Soft-Bodied Humans stands as a testament to the power of collaboration
and experimentation. This international supergroup definitely breaks the mould of traditional music-making, delivering a groundbreaking and boundary-pushing album that will leave listeners eager for more.
Released
June 9, 2023
June 9, 2023
On this release, Soft-Bodied Humans were:
Swordman Kitala:
Vocals on Core-Braver
PAKIN:
Vocals on Globe
Anna Homler:
Vocals on Battra
Abysmal Growls of Despair:
Vocals on Minos
Cadu Tenório:
Speech synthesis and additional noises on Mothra and Bakugon
Fire-Toolz:
Vocals on Bat People;
mixing and mastering
David McNamee:
Everything else
Swordman Kitala:
Vocals on Core-Braver
PAKIN:
Vocals on Globe
Anna Homler:
Vocals on Battra
Abysmal Growls of Despair:
Vocals on Minos
Cadu Tenório:
Speech synthesis and additional noises on Mothra and Bakugon
Fire-Toolz:
Vocals on Bat People;
mixing and mastering
David McNamee:
Everything else
Artwork by Štěpán Balo
Core-Braver (p) 2022 Phantom Limb licensed by permission.
Core-Braver (p) 2022 Phantom Limb licensed by permission.