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Japanese television release new single “typhoon reggae police” – from upcoming album “automata exotica”.
Japanese Television, the space-surf-psych-rock quartet, is back with their latest single “Typhoon Reggae Police”, a track that promises a unique blend of heavy and wild sounds. This new release serves as a prelude to their much-anticipated second album, “Automata Exotica”, scheduled to hit the shelves on March 22, 2024, under Tip Top Recordings.
The single’s title is a nod to a demo cassette from Mark E. Smith’s autobiography ‘Renegade’, but the sound is more akin to a fusion of Link Wray’s instrumental surf rock and the style of Ahmad Zahir, Afghanistan’s legendary musical icon.
Recorded live to tape in Homerton over three intense, all-night sessions, the band collaborated with Kristian Bell of The Wytches to capture a raw, electric energy. Tim Jones, the guitarist, emphasizes their goal of creating a compact record: “We aimed for lean, tight songs, limiting ourselves to first or second takes with minimal overdubs. The result is pure, unadulterated energy.”
“Typhoon Reggae Police” is an audacious blend of deep bass, catchy hooks, and jaunty notes, wrapped in an infectious energy. It’s a track that grows on the listener, evolving from a thunderous beginning to a brighter, percussive climax. As the song progresses, it escalates into a powerful, chaotic crescendo, showcasing Japanese Television’s ability to create an intense, immersive soundscape.
The upcoming album, “Automata Exotica”, is described as a combination of mechanical rhythms and heavy bass, marking a departure from their debut album “Space Fruit Vineyard”. This new album promises to be louder, bolder, and more raw, capturing the essence of the band’s unique sound.
Fans can pre-order “Automata Exotica” at Japanese Television’s Bandcamp. With the band’s growing reputation, underscored by their significant airplay on BBC 6 Music and support from major music publications, their upcoming tour dates are highly anticipated.
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