I tend to associate Toro Y Moi with a rather psychedelic take on indie alt and chillwave, so it was a blissful surprise to explore his latest release, "Motive".
A slow-burner blend of cinematic ambient with a splash of suspense, the song is the second single from his upcoming album, Unusua, scheduled for release on November 20th.
Don't quote me on this one, but based on what I've heard so far, we're in for a lush, piano-focused record that will continue to paint the very complicated sonic picture of Chaz Bear. I love all of his music, including the releases under alter-egos - Les Sins (dance electronic) and PLUM (experimental electronic), so this all goes to exemplify the sheer amount of creativity this guy has.
The YouTube visualization comes with a quote. “Existing outside a system, knowing there’s a choice - a world within a mind, within a world. Being lost isn’t losing oneself, nor is being found, finding oneself." A reminder in case you feel stuck in the rat race.
There isn't much info on Unusua, but I feel at peace listening to this and watching the thickest fogs I've seen in a while out of my window. The world feels quiet for a moment.
A perfect fit for our ADHD Focus playlist.
