Sampling wizards The Avalanches mine magic from old ads and obsolete tech
Key points
- The Avalanches have released No Bad Memories, a 31-track album built from sounds taken from old advertisements and outdated technology. Co-founder Robbie Chater says jingles from decades ago can instantly bring listeners back to strong feelings.
- The album features returning collaborators and new guests, including Jamie xx, Karen O and Haruomi Hosono. The trio also created Takumi Digital Archives, a fictional company used to market the record.
- No Bad Memories is out October 16, and the band's Australian tour starts in Perth on February 27.
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