A surprising follow-up sonically, Tamko ditches the debut's mix of indie folk, electro-pop, and punky indie rock for more-streamlined software compositions, largely the result of having written most of Vagabon on a laptop while touring. Vagabon was written and produced entirely by Tamko. The result felt like a triumph for me in my progression as an artist and I just couldn't stand to part with the song by the time I was finished.". VAGABON is the moniker of multi-instrumentalist Lætitia Tamko New album out now on Nonesuch Records. “Home has always been a major theme in my music, and when I say I make music for outcasts, I am also talking about those who feel far from home or uncomfortable where they’re at,” Tamko says. In another twist, after opening with the sensual "Full Moon in Gemini" and negotiating inclusion, rejection, and self-reliance in between, the album closes with a reprise of the opener by Monako, who offers the song from a male point of view. “I know that I was gone a lot last year/ But I hoped you’d still be here,” she sings. I’m writing about wanting to feel safe and at home in my body and in my mind and in the community I move in. In addition to those influences, the West African guitars and rhythms that soundtracked much of her childhood seep into moments throughout this album, in no place more obvious than on “In A Bind.” The song opens with a fingerpicked melody as Tamko sings to someone she’s been orbiting for a while but can’t quite reach. ‘Women’ in this case isn’t gendered, it’s a placeholder for those who are not always welcome and not always protected. Infinite Worlds is the debut studio album by Cameroon-born musician Laetitia Tamko, under the stage name Vagabon. Shop Vinyl and CDs and complete your Vagabon collection. This is such a great album! ... referencing Vagabon, LP, Album, Club, Ltd, Num, Blu, 075597923933. Release date ISBN Release date ISBN 34 October 23, 2012 ISBN : 978-4-06-372947-4: March 19, 2013 ISBN : 978-1-4215-4930-9: Chapters list : 297. 2020 Nonesuch Records. “I know, even if I run from it I’m still in it,” Tamko sings over and over again, her capacious voice conveying a sense of resignation in the face of an external force beyond her control. Vagabon has released a new version of her song "Home Soon," featured in the new Lionsgate film Antebellum, starring Janelle Monáe. Vagabon is changing the title of her sophomore album. She’s joined by a consortium of friends, who sing along with her over a trembling string arrangement. “That song poured out of me and showed itself as an anthem for myself and for all of the people who are marginalized by our society. The poet from whom Laetitia (Vagabon) was quoting the line decided she did not want her work quoted, so Laetitia respected that, dropped the album title (choosing to go self-titled), and renamed the aforementioned title track, re-writing the lyric in question and re-recording the vocals. ”To me, home isn’t a physical space so much as it is a mental state. In a declaration of the former, the strummed acoustic guitar and subtle refractive synths of "Every Woman" showcase lyrics like "We reserve the right to be full/When we're on our own/No I'm not alone." When Vagabon released her appropriately-titled debut record Infinite Worlds she was met with a mountain of praise. “The song is also a thank-you letter to the women who raised me, the women who look like me, the women who work in all of the genres of music that guided this album, ‘the women who run with the wolves.’”, On “Wits About You,” Tamko opens up more space for those who have found themselves positioned as The Other when she sings: ”I was invited to the party/ They won’t let my people in/ Well then never mind, never mind, never mind.” Later, the stunning slow burn “Home Soon” finds Tamko meditating on what it feels like to truly belong to a place, a community. Pressing sound great too. Laetitia Tamko was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Farming arc begins: 302. FD-052; CD). While Infinite Worlds situated the last Vagabon project in the realm of “indie rock,” Vagabon is not easily defined. That’s the music that got me excited about writing again,” Tamko says. You can watch the video here. Its tender, elongated vocal line consists of only a couple repeated clauses, which are also accompanied by atmospheric background vocals that provide another component of the song's ambient harmonies. Vagabon (aka Lætitia Tamko)’s self-titled sophomore album was released October 18, 2019, on Nonesuch Records, with vinyl due November 15. Explore releases from Vagabon at Discogs. "'Flood' is a track I originally produced and arranged for a well-known pop-duo to have on their album," Tamko says of the new track, on which she performs all of the instruments. The decision to make the album an eponymous one becomes more meaningful as lyrics reveal themes of both self-sufficiency and, as in the case of "Home Soon," a sense of belonging. ”I was proud to become a full-time musician and recognized how rare of a thing that is, but was also debilitated by the very same fact. Vagabon has released a live performance video of her song "Water Me Down," from her 2019 self-titled album. It was released by Father/Daughter Records in early 2017. Grounded by Tamko's expressive voice and knack for unique melodies, the album flits between genres, never lingering too long on one particular sensibility. There is a part on his song 'Savane’ where he and his band are feeling the music so much that he just says, ’Yes,’ in the middle of the track,” Tamko explains. Other lyrics came to Tamko with clear intention. ”With this album, I wanted to impress myself,” Tamko says. While "In a Bind" begins with a picked acoustic guitar melody and vocals, it soon adds an affirming vocal choir, plucked strings, and muted, shimmering synths. Please try again later. Rated #1238 in the best albums of 2017. She then quit her engineering job to ⦠Unable to process your request at this time. The Flower of Kakura 298. I felt stagnant and unsure of what to do next.”, That anxiety eventually thawed and gave way to a newfound sense of freedom as Tamko began to focus less on industry pressures and more on honing her craft as a songwriter and producer. Over the weekend Vagabon revealed she had updated her album title, lyrics, and release date. The highly acclaimed self-titled sophomore album from Vagabon (aka Lætitia Tamko) is out today via Nonesuch Records. by Matthew Hirsch (@pocketsssssss)Laetitia Tamkoâs music, which she releases under the pseudonym Vagabon, builds and expands upon itself with every release.On her first project, the EP Persian Garden, she used her rock and singer-songwriter-style guitar â an instrument which she taught herself to play â to display her precocious and deeply emotive songwriting. Vagabon (aka Lætitia Tamko)âs self-titled sophomore album will be released October 18, 2019, on Nonesuch Records, with vinyl to follow December 13. This song exists for all of us to see each other and find each other,” Tamko says. ”It’s almost as if the music is coming from a higher power. Itâll either come in a harrowing lyric that sticks in the conscience, or itâll arrive from a soft drone that gradually envelops"- DIY Magazine Vagabonâs new self-titled album, out Friday, veers away from the style that brought her an international audience with her debut, âInfinite Worlds,â in 2017. Vagabon is available to pre-order now with an instant download of the album track "Flood"; Nonesuch Store pre-orders—on limited-edition blue vinyl, black vinyl, CD, and cassette—also include an exclusive, limited-edition print autographed by Tamko. Throughout, Vagabon is remarkable for its calm confidence as well as its soft yet colorful palette. The unexpected success of ⦠Lead single “Flood” exemplifies this growth; the production ebbs like a gentle tide before a cavernous drumbeat kicks in and the tone shifts completely. This international success has allowed many musicians from the Sahara to get their music heard. Children of the Earth 303. Fear overtook me and I couldn’t write. Her first, 2017’s Infinite Worlds, was an indie breakthrough that put her on the map, prompting Tamko to tour around the world and quit her job in electrical/computer engineering to pursue a career in music full-time. Featured peformers: Vagabon (guitar, synthesizer, drums, bass, vocals, co-producer), Casey Weissbuch (drums), Elise Okusami (drums), Eva Lawitts (bass), Dominick Anfiteatro (bass), Elaiza ⦠The song was originally released on Vagabon's critically acclaimed self-titled album, which Clash called an “indie-pop masterpiece.” The new mix can be heard here. Vagabon "Vagabon finds various ways to flood the senses. âVagabonâ is the upcoming sophomore record by Vagabon â originally titled âAll The Women in Meâ, Vagabon changed the album title as well as ⦠The LP is also getting a new release date. After that, words no longer serve, and lyrics are replaced by robust, choral vocals singing the refrain: “Uh-huh, yes, uh-huh.”, “I drew some inspiration from the Malian musician Ali Farka Touré while writing that song. This time around, she’s throwing genre to the wind. Grounded by Tamko’s expressive voice and knack for unique melodies, the album flits between genres, never lingering too long on one particular sensibility. The follow up to her breakout debut, Infinite Worlds, it is an artistic leap for Tamko, who wrote and produced the entire album. All Rights Reserved. “Every Woman” is a thesis statement, though it arrives near the very end of the album. Complete discography, ratings, reviews and more. About Vagabon, Gabriela Tully Claymore writes: “Break the rules you think you are bound by.”. Vagabon's 2017 debut Infinite Worlds was a solid if unspectacular album of introspective indie-rock which seemed to get lost in the shuffle of any number of similarly introspective indie-rock albums released that same year. âNaturally, it comes up in my music,â she adds. When I learned that she preferred I not quote her words, I made changes out of respect for her wishes." Itâs just one of the recurring topics that the singerâwho goes by Vagabonâhas examined since her 2014 debut EP Persian Garden and its 2017 follow-up LP, Infinite Worlds. ","body":" Get exclusive information about NONESUCH tour dates, video premieres and special announcements ","field_newsletter_id":"14075483","field_label_list_id":"6389157","field_display_rates":"-1","field_preview_mode":"false","field_lbox_height":"","field_lbox_width":"","field_toaster_timeout":"16000","field_toaster_position":"From Bottom","field_turnkey_height":"800"}}]. Watch: Vagabon Performs "Water Me Down" Live, Listen: Vagabon Releases New Version of "Home Soon" for "Antebellum", In a Bind (Strings Version) / Wits About You (Saxophone Version). Tamko’s self-titled Nonesuch Records debut finds her in a state of creative expansion, leaning fully into some of the experimental instincts she flirted with on the previous album. The restlessness captured on that album in terms of styles, sounds, and lyrics is replaced by ⦠Trendy artists like this are always fun to follow, and a lot of them burn out faster than they appeared. Since the Tuareg group Tinariwen released their first official album in 2002, entitled âThe Radio Tisdas Sessionsâ, their guitar-soaked electric music has become a category of rock - one that is recognised and respected from Bamako to Los Angeles. The Future of Our Freedom 301. In crafting her self-titled sophomore album, Laetitia Tamko (aka Vagabon) was hyper-cognizant of how the context around her had changed. Vagabon, who played a release ⦠The flex of this move is reflected in the album itself: a short, assured set that represents a sonic shift, but retains Tamkoâs singularity of vision. Tamko later attended City College of New York and graduated from the Grove School of Engineering in 2015. Guitar-driven melodies are largely absent, and in their place we are treated to a collection of songs buoyed by hybridized analog and digital arrangements. “I was in a pretty tortured headspace when I returned home from touring Infinite Worlds. Genres: Indie Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Bedroom Pop. “The drums and vocal forward approach I took on the new album is drawn from my love for rap and hip-hop production as well as R&B and folk storytelling. This October, the 26-year-old, Cameroon-born, New York City-based artist will be releasing her second album, the self-titled âVagabon.â Vagabonâs self-titled second album releases ⦠Information on Vagabon. By submitting my information above, I acknowledge that I have reviewed and agreed to the. At The End of The Journey. Vagabon (aka Lætitia Tamko)âs self-titled sophomore album was released October 18, 2019, on Nonesuch Records, with vinyl due November 15. Infinite Worlds is the debut album by Vagabon, released on February 24th, 2017 via Father/Daughter Records. The record, previously known as All the Women in Me, is now called Vagabon. Along with Tamko's smoky, alluring voice, a wafting blend of sustained string and synth textures comprise the core of "Home Soon." Vagabon New York, NY "Vagabon finds various ways to flood the senses. The restlessness captured on that album in terms of styles, sounds, and lyrics is replaced by a more mature calm -- even wisdom -- on the reflective Vagabon. In this follow up to her breakout debut, Infinite Worlds, guitar-driven melodies are largely absent, and in their place are songs buoyed by hybridized analog and digital arrangements. All I had access to on the road was my computer and Logic, so naturally I started writing songs electronically with what was at hand.”. That’s a staple in so much of the African music I love, and when I started writing ’In a Bind’ I was overcome in a similar way.”. The first sound heard on Vagabon's debut album Infinite Worlds is Laetitia Tamko's voice. ”I wanted to be curious and I wanted to make big leaps as a producer. I want Vagabon to be a project that people searching for the same thing can connect with.”, MUSICIANSLaetitia Tamko, vocals, drum sequencing, synthesizers, guitars, Wurlitzer, percussion, bass synth, drums, piano, textural samples, synth padEvan Lawrence, bass guitarOliver Hill, violinKate Outterbridge, violaEmily Elkin, celloCameron Wisch, percussionEric Littmann, synthesizers, drumsMeg Duffy, slide guitar, guitar loops, textural samplesTaylor Simone Harvey, background vocals and harmoniesSasami Ashworth, harmonies, bass synth, background vocals, french hornMelina Duterte, trumpet, background vocalsSen Morimoto, background vocalsJulie Byrne, vocalsThomas Bartlett, textural samples, "Full Moon In Gemini (Monako Reprise)" performed by Monako with additional vocals by Laetitia Tamko, PRODUCTION CREDITSProduced by Laetitia TamkoMixed by John CongletonMastered by Ted JensenEngineers: Laetitia Tamko, Jason Agel, Trayer Tryon, Eric Littmann, Andrew Lappin, Thomas Bartlett, Marvin Heine"Water Me Down" co-produced by Eric Littmann, Strings arranged by Oliver Hill & Laetitia TamkoDrums sequenced & engineered by Laetitia Tamko, Album cover photography by Tonje ThilesenLayout design by Alexa VisciusArt direction by Laetitia Tamko. Instructor 299. When singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Laetitia Tamko made her full-length debut as Vagabon, it was with the diverse, sometimes volatile Infinite Worlds. Customize your notifications for tour dates near your hometown, birthday wishes, or special discounts in our online store! [{"parent":{"title":"Get on the list ! “At dawn, I’ll be home soon,” they affirm in unison. At age 13 her family relocated to New York so her mother could attend law school. I used this assignment as a chance to flex my production muscles and write something I wouldn't have written as a 'Vagabon' song a couple years ago. Mogura 300. Tamko said of the changes, "My original album title and two lyrics were inspired by and referenced poetry by a writer I greatly admire, Nayyirah Waheed. Elsewhere, lively album highlight "Water Me Down" has a similar message alongside a playful arrangement of melodic synth flourishes, trombone-like countermelody, mechanical beats, and varied percussion (small cymbal, shaker, handclaps, and more). The release of Laetitia Tamkoâs second album as Vagabon faced a last minute delay, when the title was changed from All The Women In Me to the simplicity of a self-titled statement. Vagabon (aka Lætitia Tamko)'s self-titled Nonesuch debut album was written and produced entirely by Tamko. Released 24 February 2017 on Father/Daughter (catalog no. The chorus is a hypnotic bit of pop alchemy that lingers long after the runtime. Pianist Aaron Diehl to Release New Album âThe Vagabondâ on Feb. 14th, 2020 | Announces Tour Dates JaSupreme January 13, 2020 Concerts and Festivals, Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Live Concerts, New Jazz Releases, New Music Release, Video Songs like the album’s opener “Full Moon In Gemini,” the thumping bedroom dance track “Water Me Down,” and the collage piece “Please Don’t Leave The Table” illustrate blinding moments of personal insight that speak to universal themes. "Knowing I was writing this song for musicians I admire, allowed me this relief from my writer's block. Itâll either come in a harrowing lyric that sticks in the conscience, or itâll arrive from a soft drone that gradually envelops"- DIY Magazine "Infinite Worlds" out Feb 24 2017 via Father Daughter Records Home Soon (Antebellum Film Mix), released 18 September 2020 Equal parts smoky croon and swooping shout, her vocals hook listeners right away and don't let go until the final notes of the album trail away. 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