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Crucial Listening #125: Babak Ahteshamipour

Fishing the sound, math rock imposter syndrome, maximalist gratitude. The Athens-based sound and visual artist discusses three important albums.

Fishing the sound, math rock imposter syndrome, maximalist gratitude. The Athens-based sound and visual artist discusses three important albums.

Babak's picks:

Black Midi – Schlagenheim
Ryuichi Sakamoto – async
Machine Girl – U-Void Synthesizer

Babak's latest album, Mind Flaying Flavored Flails, is out now on Jollies. Check it out here. Go explore the accompanying virtual exhibition over on New Art City. Babak has a website and is on Instagram.

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