Arcade by Million Square
Million Square, the London based electro-acoustic duo of Max Luthert (electronics) and Duncan Eagles (saxophones) return with the follow-up to their debut EP release through Lo Recordings, on April 19th 2024.
The ‘Arcade’ EP, recorded and mixed by Giles Barrett, features 6 new tracks of sculpted, jazz glitch, interlacing both the improvised and beat-driven aesthetic, including new single 'Tempel 1'.
“We have taken a darker and more aggressive approach on this EP continuing with the modular system at the heart of the sound. It feels like we’ve taken what we were doing on our previous EP and pushed it further and harder."
Taking influence from Autechre, Craig Taborn, Richard Devine, Marcus Strickland, Logan Richardson and John Coltrane, the duo released their debut EP ‘Between Suns’ in 2018 and have collectively performed with the likes of Shabaka Hutchings, Bill Laurance, Melt Yourself Down, Nubya Garcia and Moses Boyd.
The duo followed up their debut with ‘Spirit Bloom’ and ‘Seeps A Light' in 2020. Next came their debut with Lo Recordings ’Fantasy Grounds’ which marked a new approach for the band. Unlike previous EPs, all of the material was recorded live with just the modular system and saxophone. This produced a much rawer feel to the music and this is something they have continued to develop on their latest offering, the 'Arcade' EP.
"Duncan Eagles and Max Luthert construct an interlocking framework of beat and blip like currents pulsing through a hot circuit board" - The Wire
“Million Square are a band I’m particularly excited about. Led by two eclectic and masterful musicians. They’re on the fringe of electronic and acoustic brilliance. I'm looking forward to hearing much more from them.” - Moses Boyd
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Million Square are a London based, electronic duo featuring Max Luthert and Duncan Eagles.
Blending the sounds of electronic and acoustic instruments.