For the first single to be taken from forthcoming album 'Artifactual Rhythm' by Alexander Flood (out April 2025), Cazeaux O.S.L.O brings his lyrical genius to a hard-hitting collaboration with the renowned Australian drummer in a fiery dancefloor heater entitled 'Life Is A Rhythm'.
O.S.L.O’s slick words bounce effortlessly around Flood’s 4-to-the- floor rhythm as the arrangement evolves and intensifies into an all-in house cut. Erica Tucceri shines through with a recurring syncopated flute riff reminiscent of St. Germain’s “So Flute”, with Dylan Paul and Finn Rees holding down the bassline and chords.
'Life Is A Rhythm' also features flowing rhythmic layers from Brazilian percussionist Aduni on congas and Cuban percussionist Alexander Scull Castillo on bata, recorded in Berlin’s infamous Red Bull Studios.
Alexander Flood is one of Australia’s commanding beat-masters, possessing a unique and finessed arsenal of groove, power, and expertise on the drums. Leading his own band from the drum chair, Alex’s music pushes a fresh rhythmic and dynamic realm of live dance music leaning on nu-jazz, deep-house, broken beat, DnB, funk, and experimental sounds. The band has recently featured at Wellington Jazz Festival, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, SXSW Sydney, WOMADelaide, JazzMontez Frankfurt and various clubs across Europe and Australia.
With Gilles Peterson already getting behind the project on BBC 6 Music at the weekend, this is set to be a hot one...
Buy or stream the single HERE
Find Alexander's upcoming gigs here: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/11750162-alexander-flood
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