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Quickly following up their acclaimed debut "The Basta" the LA duo releases their next offering "Kabukimono" July 28th. More varied in color and tone, Kabukimono finds the group expanding on the template laid down with their debut "The Basta" equally inspired by Sublime Frequencies comps, Factory Records, Congotronics adding many new tropical, African, and Eastern flourishes to their latest material. Co-produced by Pit Er Pat's Butchy Fuego the 7 track mini-album features 5 new recordings and two remixes from Brenmar (Bill Salas from These Are Powers) and the future bass, electro-crunked out stylings of SF's Ghosts On Tape.
"Someone really liked Gang Gang Dance's last album. Oh, us. Which is why we like this Rainbow Arabia track from their forthcoming Kabukimono, with it's ice synths, desert hand drums and oud-ish guitar." The FADER
"The coolest thing about Rainbow Arabia is their ability to create an alternate universe around themselves and their music...their bizarre dream world seems so psychedelic, infectious, and fun that, upon hearing them, you instantly want to be part of their gang." Dazed and Confused
"Rainbow Arabia tread curiously close to the sounds of hip-hop acts like M.I.A. and Santogold. But with freewheelin' ideals, punk urgency, and Middle Eastern-inspired instrumentation, Rainbow Arabia manage to find a tone all their own." - SPIN.com
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