Vanishing Twin: Archives (indie exclusive-cream coloured vinyl) LP

Shapeshifting trio Vanishing Twin present their new album "Archives", a collage of postmodern songcraft that finds transcendence in the shared experience of creation. The album's title alludes to Vanishing Twin's distinctive approach of listening to, piecing together, and reworking daily recording sessions. With founding member Cathy Lucas now relocated to rural France, and Valentina Magaletti and Susumu Mukai in London, the three connected by swapping songs and fragments of instrumentals in a virtual studio space. Geographic distance is bridged by their hivemind creativity, with multi-instrumentalist input from each member. Each player brings a wide experience of collaboration and improvisation, with listening back and editing studio sessions an integral part of the creative process. Concepts of authorship and ownership dissolve in Vanishing Twin's music, as members swap instruments and lose themselves in the collaborative moment. The chaotic energy of "Archives" pushes Vanishing Twin into unfamiliar shapes and directions. Out of their comfort zones, the trio find new moments of enlightenment and delight. A decade into their existence, Vanishing Twin are more mercurial than ever.