Muskoka

Description

Acclaimed Canadian musician Bensley releases his eagerly awaited sophomore album Muskoka on RAM Records on the 18th of October, featuring twelve scintillating cuts that demonstrate why he is one of the most original and exciting talents in Drum & Bass. With Muskoka, Bensley takes the listener on an exciting, immersive journey and draws upon his varied musical talents, dropping elements of jazz (as on Hard Times and One Last Chance Remix which feature Bensleys impressive alto-saxophone playing), hip-hop (Do It Again ft. Armanni Reign), plus breaks and jungle (Muskoka which incorporates clever samples to evoke sounds of animals and birdlife). This creates an unforgettable album which is as vibrant and awe-inspiring as the landscape and nature of the part of Canada which has inspired its namesake, Muskoka. Bensley says: Muskoka is a body of work comprised primarily of music that I wrote while at my familys lakeside cottage in Muskoka, Ontario. This is a place where Ive spent every summer for as long as I can remember, and that has hugely shaped the person I am today. The breath-taking wildlife, forests and lakes provide an endless source of inspiration and make Muskoka not only my favourite place to write music, but my favourite place to be.