Name: Grass and Trees
Brand: Earthen Sea

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

KRANK222LP

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-06-07

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

796441822218

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

KRANK222

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796441822225

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Earthen Sea

Genre GB

Techno / Electro

Label GB

Kranky

Earthen Sea is an acclaimed artist known for his mesmerizing and atmospheric soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from ambient, dub techno, and experimental music, *he* creates immersive sonic landscapes that transport listeners to otherworldly realms. With a unique blend of organic textures and electronic elements, *his* music evokes a sense of tranquility and introspection.

Influenced by artists such as Billow Observatory, Pan-American, and Loscil, Earthen Sea has carved out *his* own distinct sound within the genre. Through layers of ethereal melodies, pulsating rhythms, and deep basslines, *he* weaves intricate sonic tapestries that captivate audiences worldwide.

With a discography spanning several critically acclaimed albums on respected labels like Kranky Records and Lovers Rock Recordings, Earthen Sea has established himself as a prominent figure in the ambient music scene. Collaborations with artists like The Sight Below and Yagya have further showcased *his* versatility as a producer.

Kranky is an American record label based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1993 by Bruce Adams and Joel Leoschke, Kranky has been a prominent force in the music industry since its inception. With a focus on the alternative and experimental genres, Kranky has released numerous groundbreaking albums over the years.

Known for their unique sound and innovative approach to music production, *Kranky* has become synonymous with quality and creativity. The label's publishing credits typically go to Kranky, Ltd., further solidifying their reputation as a trusted name in the industry.

With a catalog spanning from the 1990s to the 2000s, *Kranky* has consistently showcased talented artists who push boundaries and challenge conventions. Their commitment to supporting independent musicians sets them apart from other labels, making them a go-to destination for fans of cutting-edge music.

Jacob Long’s reductionist rhythmic ambient vessel, Earthen Sea, ebbs towards a more purely elementalstate on his second excursion for Kranky, Grass and Trees.

He describes the creative process as one of “simplifying things as much as possible,” designing uncluttered spaces traced in nothing but breath, field recordings, and “sounds that could be played by hand but weren’t.” The results feel decentralized but dynamic, low-lit evocations of ambiguous nocturnal environments – dubtechno disassembled into stray pulses and spare parts. It’s a music both interior and infinite, languorous yettransformative, made in the outer boroughs of a metropolis but existing in its own liminal wilderness.

Long’s vision is a grounding one, rooted in the physical body but attuned to larger currents: “In response toliving in a fairly hectic city, and at a very hectic time for the world at large, creating something more drawn back and restrained felt appropriate."

Grass and Trees

Music GB