Diagonal Drift, by CHELA

Diagonal Drift

by CHELA

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Weirdo Shrine there is still little that can prepare you for the utter strangeness of Chela and their Diagonal Drift. At times they sound like they emulate two gigantic space ships in the cosmos, at other times they show a more human side with rambling pianos and searchlight synthesisers. One thing is guaranteed though; it never becomes dull or ordinary for even a millisecond. Favorite track: Flyspray.

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	1.	Flyspray 07:07
	2.	Appalachjo 07:44
	3.	Heiwa 04:13
	4.	Ticker 04:43
	5.	Tanker 06:58
	6.	Worship 08:14

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CHELA is the project of long-time friends and collaborators Ajay Saggar (Bhajan Bhoy) and Kohhei Matsuda (Bo Ningen). Chela means disciple in Hindi and claw in Japanese.

They release their stunning debut album “Diagonal Drift” in August 2023 on Echodelick Records (USA), We Here & Now (Canada), Ramble Records (Australia), Worst Bassist Records (EU).

This album was patiently sketched out over a year in 2022, and comprises six minimal songs that weave darkly hypnotic melodies with drone-folk structures and crisp electronica on a cinematic bent. Dark piano tunes carry some songs, whilst others have banjo or analogue synths. The album reveals a side to Ajay and Kohhei’s compositions not heard before in their other groups, and is a sweet surprise for the listener. The result is a quiet, meditative and highly original work of outstanding beauty. Think Julius Eastman meets Fennesz.

The album was recorded at Soundation Studio and was mixed and produced by Ajay in 2022.

The album was mastered by Anthony Chapman in December 2022.

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released April 8, 2023

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Ramble Records is an Independent record label based in Melbourne, Australia specialising in under-represented outsider music: guitar music, acid/avant folk, psych, no wave, post-punk, free / spiritual jazz, Indian classical, Middle Eastern, and avant-garde sounds from around the globe. ... more

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