As a former touring member of LCD Soundsystem, Gavin Russom has had his hands in myriad projects, including Black Meteoric Star and his team-up with Delia Gonzalez. Next on his already large resume is a collaboration with Viva Ruiz called the Crystal Ark.
The duo joined forces when Russom approached Ruiz to sing Spanish lyrics over some instrumentals. From there, they contributed a cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Tusk" to the Just Tell Me That You Want Me tribute album, as well as put out a series of 12-inches via DFA Records.
Now, they've prepared their self-titled debut. The eight-track release will be available October 30 on DFA, and apparently the album is geared to resemble the Crystal Ark live show, which features a percussionist, two bassists, two new vocalists and an "electronics expert."
To get an idea of what to expect, watch a live performance of album track "We Came To" below.
Crystal Ark:
1. Ascension
2. We Came To
3. Morir Soñando
4. Crossing
5. Paradise
6. Rhodes
7. Rain
8. Silver Cord
The duo joined forces when Russom approached Ruiz to sing Spanish lyrics over some instrumentals. From there, they contributed a cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Tusk" to the Just Tell Me That You Want Me tribute album, as well as put out a series of 12-inches via DFA Records.
Now, they've prepared their self-titled debut. The eight-track release will be available October 30 on DFA, and apparently the album is geared to resemble the Crystal Ark live show, which features a percussionist, two bassists, two new vocalists and an "electronics expert."
To get an idea of what to expect, watch a live performance of album track "We Came To" below.
Crystal Ark:
1. Ascension
2. We Came To
3. Morir Soñando
4. Crossing
5. Paradise
6. Rhodes
7. Rain
8. Silver Cord
