Fresh from acclaim for both his previous singles on RTÉ 2FM, Tanoki launches his new sound and fresh take on electronica with a riveting debut album. 

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"It's about experimenting. It's about having fun; it's about play," says Tanoki, AKA Paul Mahon, of his stunning debut album, "File New.'

The album navigates the current state of humanity and technology, and the strange mix of blessings and curses it bestows upon us - all through a daring gauntlet run, beginning with lush and inviting collaborations with Libyan-Irish songwriter Farah Elle, before moving into increasingly experimental territory, with contributions from Colm O'Caoimh on violin, guitar, and keys, and rap from Tay Edwards.

The result is constantly engaging, Or as has been said before of Tanoki, "Colour, chaos, and charisma bleed from the headphones while listening to this" (DeMars Magazine). 

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Tanoki's Debut LP 

Tanoki's debut LP tells a three-act story, each with three songs. The first act introduces the question at the heart of the project, concerning what is real and what is fantasy.

The second begins to explore this with urgency, and then chaos, with intense performances from Tay Edwards and Farah Elle.

The final act invites self-reflection, with stunning violin and piano improvisation from Colm O'Caoimh, and a technological climax on fiery closing gem, 'Hotline'.

Genres: dance/electronic, electronica, trip-hop, electronic pop, electro-jazz, experimental, psychedelic, ambient

Similar artists: Run the Jewels, Hudson Mohawke, Aphex Twin, Redneck Manifesto

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