Blk Jks - Mystery EP

(Secretly Canadian) LP & CD
A hidden gem brought to Western Shores by Secretly Canadian, this Johannesburg four-piece is propelled by their lack of musical inundation. While opener “Lakeside” sounds like an anthem that could have been crafted by TV on the Radio (!), the diverse EP moves forward to delve into elements of dub, progressive blues, and indigenous permutations of Africa. Imagine that Ali Farka Toure moved to New York, got an apartment in Brooklyn, and starting going to The Knitting Factory on weekends – then you’ll be on your way to fathoming the fresh acuity and fusion inherent on this EP.