Mokem by Mokem
Mokem is a band of three musicians from vastly different worlds, formed together over a pack of Chinese cigarettes.
Mokem consists of Lex Barlin, an electronic producer and DJ; Dean Smuskowitz (aka Smusko), a DIY indie rock crooner; and Jeroen Speckmann, an improvisational jazz drummer from the Netherlands.
Despite their obvious differences, Mokem’s sound feels organic and natural — perhaps owed to their shared artistic vision and their undeniable chemistry, which makes the whole thing run like a well-oiled machine.
The result is a glorious seven-track LP of effortlessly enjoyable music, that move freely through all kinds of genre. Mokem is dark yet elegant, danceable yet introspective — a record overflowing with cool and a “why not?” attitude.
Tracklist
| 1. | Just a Little | 4:34 |
| 2. | Elephant & Castle | 4:13 |
| 3. | Dance With Me | 3:45 |
| 4. | Shine | 4:38 |
| 5. | By Your Side | 5:40 |
| 6. | Phaedrus | 6:20 |
| 7. | Apocalypsis | 5:38 |
Credits
Mokem is Lex Barlin, Dean Smuskowitz, & Jeroen Speckmann.
All Tracks Composed, Recorded, Arranged, & Produced by Mokem.
Mixed by Lex Barlin.
Mastered by Wouter Brandenburg.
Performance Credits:
Lex Barlin:
Synth (All Tracks), Bass (Tracks 3, 7), Drums (Track 1 ,4),
Backing Vocals (Tracks 5, 7), Percussion (Track 4).
Dean Smuskowitz:
Lead Vocals (All tracks), Guitar,(All Tracks), Backing Vocals (All Tracks)
Bass (Track 6), Synth (Track 5), Keys (Tracks 2, 3).
Jeroen Speckmann:
Drums (All Tracks Except 1, 4), Synth (Tracks 1, 5, 6, 7) , Lead Vocals (Track 1),
Turntableism (Track 4), Backing Vocals (Track 7).
Lyrics by Dean Smuskowitz.
Track 1 Lyrics by Lex Barlin & Dean Smuskowitz,
& Jeroen Speckmann.
Track 5, 7 Lyrics by Lex Barlin & Dean Smuskowitz.
Photography by Andreas Dominguez
Album Artwork by Mokem.
