Music

White Hinterland - Kairos (new album / MP3)

29 Jan 2010

White Hinterland

Kairos

(Dead Oceans)

Releasing: 8 March (UK), 9 March (US)

Back in 2008, Matthew Fiander said of Phylactery Factory: "Casey Dienel assembles a full band and releases an intricate and beautiful record that trumps her solid solo debut in every way." Kairos's "Icarus" has an electronic warmth, a direction she explores Dienel on the upcoming album.

SONG LIST

01 Icarus

02 Moon Jam

03 No Logic

04 Begin Again

05 Bow & Arrow

06 Amsterdam

07 Thunderbird

08 Cataract

09 Huron

10 Magnolias

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