Name: Cascade
Brand: Floating Points

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ZEN303N

Colour

Clear

Colour details

Black with Clear Sparkle

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Double 140 Gram Vinyl Housed in Gatefold Sleeve.  Includes landscape artwork print by Akiko Nakayama

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-09-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5054429197396

Total Cap

Clear LPx2

ZEN303

Black

Extended format: No

Double 140 Gram Vinyl Housed in Gatefold Sleeve.  Includes landscape artwork print by Akiko Nakayama.

5054429190199

9999

Black LPx2

ZENCD303

Download code: No

Housed in Gatefold Sleeve.

5054429190205

Artist

Floating Points

Genre US

Electronic

Label US

Ninja Tune

Sam Shepherd, also known as Floating Points, is a British electronic music producer and the co-founder of Eglo Records. He is renowned for his classical training and leads the 16-piece Floating Points Ensemble. With a strong passion for jazz music, he is highly regarded as a DJ and radio presenter.
Floating Points, whose real name is Sam Shepherd, has made a significant impact on the electronic music scene as both a producer and label owner. As one of the co-founders of Eglo Records, he played an instrumental role in shaping its unique sound. His own musical journey began at a young age with classical training, which has undoubtedly influenced his innovative approach to production.
In addition to his solo work, Shepherd also leads the Floating Points Ensemble - a 16-piece collective that combines elements of jazz and electronica to create mesmerizing compositions. This collaborative project showcases his versatility as an artist and highlights his ability to seamlessly blend different genres.

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Floating Points releases his new album, Cascade, out via Ninja Tune. Cascade pushes Floating Points’ sound forward into new places. The eight songs here are allowed to smoulder and spark for up to eight minutes at a time, allowing for more expansive exploration of sounds and grooves than before.

A subtle homage to his hometown of Manchester ripples across Cascade. “Afflecks Palace” an enveloping glide of harp melodies overtaken by otherworldly bleeps and beeps, named after a Mancunian market described as an “emporium of eclecticism.” Elsewhere, there’s ‘Key 103’, named after “an underground Manchester radio station a young Sam Shepherd would listen to “religiously”.

Almost a decade on since Elaenia, his revered debut album, the composer has discovered ways to thread his experiments outside of club music seamlessly into his music designed for the dancefloor.

Cascade

Music US

Discover Cascade by Floating Points on Ninja Tune. Pushing his sound forward, this album explores new sounds and grooves. Available in vinyl format.