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Having announced themselves to the world with their acclaimed self-titled debut in 2014, Arc Iris return with their second album, Moon Saloon, released on Bella Union.

Moon Saloon constitutes a natural progression from the first albums whimsical explorations. Produced by the group and mixed by electronic producer David Wrench of FKA Twigs and Caribou fame, the album showcases beat-heavy melodies and textural, grooveriding rhythms. It developed from the bands distillations of musical influences, combining traditional elements with percussive structures and dense, beguiling harmonies.

In many ways this second album captures Arc Iris musical odyssey as a band. It has a heavier sound, more intense, says Arc Iris keyboardist Zach Tenorio- Miller, who makes liberal use of sampling in many of the songs. The group matches an unusual array of organic acoustic instruments with layered electronic sounds. ? Blue vinyl LP format includes a digital download code.

Though they are only a three-piece, they have a large arsenal of sounds and sensibilities to work with, and they use every bit of it to make beautifully textured soundscapes difficult to box into any genre. Stereogum