This summer we received a demo full of warmth and vibrant color from Oakland/Guadalajara-based Andre Wiken. Wiken is a globetrotter, repurposing fabrics around the world (Syria, Mexico, Turkey, Morocco, California, Bulgaria) to form boutique five panels and snapbacks via his Lower Park Hats brand. “Our mission is simply to promote travel and internationality by providing unique, one-of-a-kind products.”
Wiken’s music follows suit, weaving a tapestry of uplifting, communal vibrations without borders. ‘Que Te Come Tiburon,’ Wiken’s first single for Astro Nautico, features exuberant, soulful piano stabs and bouncy latin percussion over party-starting low end swells. Vocals by Jae Wheeler and Estef float on an aural river of vibraphones, defining a sound that is as classic as it is refreshing.
Remixes from Astro Nautico familia Michael Beharie and Space Ghost round out the single, with Beharie twisting up into a mad guitar and synth footwork-tempo workout while Oakland compatriot Space Ghost slides down into a smooth and syrupy version with trademark mood and drive.
*Lower Park Hats is sponsoring this release with a limited time only 10% discount on all hats in stock. Enter code “Astro” at checkout.
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released October 9, 2015
Original music written, recorded and produced by Andre Wiken.
Vocals by Jae Wheeler and Estef.
Remixes by Michael Beharie and Space Ghost.
Mixed by Samuel Obey
Mastered by Neal Krueger
Artwork by Paul Baisley and Andre Wiken.
supported by 11 fans who also own “Que Te Come Tiburon”
Un voyage musical par delà les frontières. Michael Beharie fait partie de ces artistes qu'on aime découvrir. Le sceau de qualité posé par Astro Nautico est juste normal. lafreich
supported by 10 fans who also own “Que Te Come Tiburon”
just revisited this album after a year or so since i first heard it. i enjoyed it so much more this go around. it's a colorful and textural auditory journey. buckle up and relax. squid
This Bandcamp exclusive comes complete with a head-spinning background story (check the album notes) and eerie electronics. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 29, 2023