If you haven’t already noticed, our ears are being flooded with overly hyped and over-worked sounds.The original natural beauty of music from around the globe remains, but is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Among them is Bordeaux newcomer Thomas Basterd, who’s prolific character and simplistic take on indie-folk music is in the limelight on his debut release “Green Island”.
While you won’t be familiar with Thomas’ sound, what you will discover is enough to understand him, through his astute manipulation of the simple sound he employs. Collectively, the tracks eclectic behaviour creates an engaging tone. Accelerated sequences and gliding vocals lift the lid to a unmistakably raw alluring sound. This might be a one off piece or the start of something ..