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Wonky Plonky Electronk returns to All Is Joy, London on 20th Feb!
‘The Wonky Sessions: Volume 1’, the first compilation album from Wonky Plonk Electronk, brings together a remarkable collective of artists pushing the boundaries of sound. Featuring renowned and unconventional artists Mieko Shimizu, Dhangsha, Shape Navigator, Analogue Mechanic, and the late Gagarin, ‘The Wonky Sessions: Volume 1′ is a bold exploration of experimental sound, weaving together intricate glitchy rhythms, immersive ambience, and absorbing sonic textures that stand firmly outside convention.
Right from the glitch-infused urgency of Mieko Shimizu’s arresting opener ‘Space Colony Death’, ‘The Wonky Sessions: Volume 1’ carries you through hypnotic journey through the outer edges of experimental sound. Dhangsha injects a jolt of raw adrenaline with the pulsing intensity of ‘Elbit Crushed’, before the album descends into a dreamlike haze, guided by Gagarin’s intricate, atmospheric textures on ‘Margate Illuminati’ and Shape Navigator’s deeply immersive synth soundscapes. Drifting into the finale, Analogue Mechanic’s ‘Syntony PM’ envelops listeners in its expansive, meditative ambience, leaving listeners adrift in the boundless universe of Wonky Plonky Electronk.
The upcoming release of ‘The Wonky Sessions: Volume 1’ is a natural extension of Wonky Plonky Electronk’s commitment to showcasing the UK’s most innovative experimental artists. Featuring musicians who have previously performed at a Wonky Plonky Electronk night, capturing the raw energy and boundary-pushing spirit that have defined Wonky’s live events across London, Margate, Ramsgate, and Brighton. As Wonky continues to tour across the UK, this album is set to offer a sonic snapshot of the vibrant experimental music community it has helped cultivate.
Wonky Plonky Electronk are dedicating this debut release to Gagarin. Gagarin, or Graham ‘Dids’ Dowdall, sadly passed away last year, leaving behind a legacy of fearless sonic exploration and innovation. Travel well, Spaceman.
To celebrate the release of ‘The Wonky Sessions: Volume 1’, Wonky Plonky Electronk is back for another live event of entrancing experimental electronic music. On Thursday, February 20th, this unique sonic experience will take over All Is Joy in Soho, an eclectic venue housed in the iconic former Warner Bros. cinema, now reimagined by the dynamic arts collective behind it. The night features an incredible lineup of Wonky artists: Scanner, Dhangsha, Mieko Shimizu, Shape Navigator + DJ Winter (Wrangler).
Hip-Hop motivational speaker Kingdom Kome returns with new visuals for “May Allah Comfort You In Your Time Of Need.” Speaking on his hustle and entrepreneurial mindset the video features an unofficial appearance by Mike Tyson who he crossed paths with while conducting business. The track also features a spoken part from comrade-in-arms Thirstin Howl The 3rd.
Watch official video for “May Allah Comfort You In Your Time Of Need”: https://youtu.be/w0_Gra8Lu4o
This track appears on the newly released collaborative LP between Kingdom Kome and Producer Onaje Jordan, Alchemy II. Out now via all DSP’s the LP also yielded another single/video “When The Metal Hits” (link below).
Watch official video for “When The Metal Hits”: https://youtu.be/9vlJzBBfrg8?si=o0eTdWWdxoPz7Wa9
Long-time listeners to Kingdom Kome’s projects will notice that he has unlocked a new chamber lyrically in this release. The emcee said “It’s a more spiritually focused album. I wanted to touch on a lot more esoteric and occult sciences on this one.” This extends to the subtitle Ein Sof which in terms of Kabbalah (the ancient Hebrew mystical practice that explores the nature of God and the Universe) which translates as “the endless one.” As Kingdom Kome states “there’s breadcrumbs throughout the album for people to do their own research.
Stream / Purchase Alchemy II: https://kingdomkome.bandcamp.com/album/alchemy-2-ein-sof
Initially linking up over a decade ago Kingdom Kome and Onaje Jordan have done a wealth of tracks over a number of projects in their respective catalogs. For additional firepower on this release, they have enlisted guest features from General Back Pain, Che Uno, Sean Links, Eloh Kush, Daniel Son, Hakim Green, Lyrik’l, Nejma, Nefertiti, G Fam Black, Killy Shoot, Thirstin Howl the 3rd, XP The Marxman, Ruen and Kenyattah Black.
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