Altered Zones

It was a safe bet that Vol. 7 of RVNG Intl's FRKWYS series was going to be a special one when it came out this past July; the prospect of gathering David Borden, James Ferraro, Samuel Godin, Laurel Halo, and Daniel Lopatin in one place is incredible. Luckily, that first fateful meeting won't be their last: the synthesizer super friends will make their live debut as the FRKWYS 7 Ensemble at the RVNG Int'l showcase in this year's VIA Festival in Pittsburgh. But until that momentous occasion (October 6th, see you there), return to the dense improvisations of their LP with the levitating "Just A Little Pollution." The vaguely ominous title could mislead, but this vibrant concoction of electronics is liberating and euphoric. Suspended in mid-air, floating among planets, is this ensemble's powerful synergy. --Matt Sullivan, Altered Zones



FRKWYS Vol. 7 is out now on RVNG Int'l and remember: FRKWYS 7 Ensemble makes their live debut on October 6th at this year's VIA Festival