Nala Sinephro - Space 1.8 (Black Vinyl)

Nala Sinephro’s latest record for Warp, Endlessness, has generated a lot of buzz in recent months. But the UK harpist and synthesist’s debut, Space 1.8, remains an entrancing introduction to her magical formula. Merging cosmic jazz jamming and cutting edge electronic soundscaping, the record seems to exist in its own terrarium brimming with naturalistic life. Hitting the ground with a shockingly realized stride, Space 1.8 paved the way for an era in which Sinephro collaborates with members of black midi and appears on lauded festival bills ranging from Pitchfork to Dekmantel. - Ted Davis