Us
“The Egg” is that deep space in the middle where music can emerge in its purity, unaffected by interfering thoughts or outside images of what music “should” sound like. It's a term Us came up with during the creation period for IGNITE. It’s less about sticking to a genre, more about working with what arises in the moment through the timeless space of the organism in all its complete imperfection. ... more
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