‘Carnivals’, the purveyor (or purveyors) of quasi-anonymous tribal beats from out of Sheffield, UK. ‘Mavi Kara’ appears to be the first release, and is one of four songs in length, comprised of four trippy and abstract electronic instrumentals (the tag feels more appropriate than ‘songs’) which retain a certain element of earthy experimentalism (per early-Yeasayer) which drapes the whole project in some flailing yellow and green imagery. ‘Drowning’ is perhaps the most directly gratifying, with a spritely acoustic ring which dives out in anticipation the psyched out funk section which is to follow. ‘Leeda’ is similarly themed, but with a subtle, undulating hint of dark ambient deepening the mix. The whole glitchy IDM ethic is wonderfully organic and unexpectedly absorbing, but best of all, can be yours in full, for no cost whatsoever, at the Carnivals Band Camp. A definite for any fans of early Yeasayer, Woodsman or Dead Gaze.

Carnivals - Drowning (MP3)

Carnivals - Leeda (MP3)