Name: Magnolia
Brand: Okonski

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CLMN12053LPC3

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Grey

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Dark Grey Marble Vinyl

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

Extended format: Yes

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-12-01

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Grey LP

CLMN12053LP

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Housed in Tip On Sleeve.

2023-02-24

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Black LP

Artist

Okonski

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Colemine

Colemine Records was founded in late 2007 with the simple idea of putting out quality music with soul. The label is owned by Terry Cole.
With a focus on soul, funk, and R&B, Colemine has become a leading force in the independent music scene. They are dedicated to finding and promoting talented artists who create authentic and timeless music.
Over the years, Colemine has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and singles that have garnered attention from music lovers worldwide. Their commitment to preserving the essence of soul music sets them apart from other labels in the industry.

Okonski is a talented artist known for his unique blend of electronic and experimental music. With a career spanning over 10 years, he has released several critically acclaimed albums and performed at numerous festivals around the world. His music is characterized by intricate melodies, atmospheric soundscapes, and thought-provoking lyrics. Okonski's innovative approach to music production has earned him a dedicated fan base and recognition within the industry. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his work, Okonski's captivating sound will leave you wanting more.
Throughout his career, Okonski has collaborated with various artists from different genres, pushing boundaries and creating groundbreaking music that defies categorization. His ability to seamlessly blend elements of electronic, ambient, and avant-garde styles sets him apart from other musicians in the industry.
In addition to his musical endeavors, Okonski is also an accomplished visual artist. His album covers often feature his own artwork, adding another layer of creativity to his already impressive body of work.

Newest Listed Items

Debut LP from Okonski. Features current and former members of Durand Jones and the Indications (Steve Okonski, Aaron Frazer, and Michael Montgomery).

The studio at 122 West Loveland Avenue was not an unfamiliar space for Steve Okonski, the leader of his eponymous trio Okonski. Ever since the Colemine label set up shop in Loveland, Ohio it has been a host to a number of groups passing through town, including Durand Jones and the Indications who all of this trio’s members have connections to. After setting aside some time in winter of 2020, Okonski, trained initially as a classical pianist, invited Michael Isvara “Ish” Montgomery and Aaron Frazer to work on an album that was initially planned to be beat driven and fully composed trio instrumentals.

After finishing this first session with some improvisations, a second week was booked in the summer of 2021 to try and capture some more of that spontaneous energy. During this session, the tracks were all improvised and recorded live to a Tascam 388 during several late nights at the Colemine HQ. They were structured to allow the group’s collective intuition to fully shape the melodies and arcs of the music.

The album opens with Runner Up, where a triumphant yet melancholic melody in the piano leads to a more reserved B-section driven by the drums and bass of Frazer and Montgomery. As you journey through the remainder of the album you are met with a plethora of evoked and explored emotions. The calmness one has walking down a moonlit street after midnight, the connection one has for a person who comes into their world for just a moment or a lifetime, and the nerves and catharsis one feels when starting upon a new, unknown journey.

Magnolia closes with Sunday, a track that was recorded late into the night at the close of their first recording session. Without the spontaneity of Sunday, the remainder of Magnolia would likely have never come to fruition. Magnolia was composed from the heart and from the spirit of those in the studio those late nights in Loveland. It is the culmination of an emotional and artistic release that was not afforded or recognized before the band sat at their instruments, and because of that it is introspective, meditative, spiritual, and new.

For Fans Of... John Carol Kirby, Pharoah Sanders, Bill Evans, Durand Jones and The Indications, Misha Panfilov.

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