Nice Nice - Extra Wow

Jason Buehler and Mark Shirazi, a.k.a. Nice Nice, make their Warp debut with a collection of sound so rich and triumphant that it absolutely deserves its title, Extra Wow. Scooping out generous handfuls of eccentric noises, rhythms and ethereal melodies from a musical grab-bag encompassing everything from acid rock and tribal percussion to convincingly futuristic electronica, Nice Nice smash these and countless other influences together in a tantalising swirl of manipulated loops, airy reverb and often remarkably sharp grooves. Consequently, it would seem their kaleidoscopic opus is intended to be enjoyed as a single long form piece of art, in keeping with its creators' free-flowing, improvisational nature. There are similarities to the work of Warp buddies, Battles – See Waves is one such striking example of their forward thinking wonk pop mastery – but overall Extra Wow is its own unique entity, one that’ll surely have your head bobbing if your jaw’s not already on the floor. [Ryan Drever]