Wave Arising by Wave Arising Follow, Kynsie Follow, 69DB Follow, Rapoon Follow

Wave Arising review

Marking the debut album of Wave Arising project, "(The) Rooted Sky" is an invitation to an initiatory journey where intuitions are channeled into grooves and otherworldly sonic landscapes. A sound where intense rhythms meet circular expansions.


From various improvisations, the avant-garde musician Sebastian Vaughan decided to take a fresh look and avoid the use of sampling third parties by crafting compositions.

An approach to music as a spiritual path driven all the way long by psychedelic dubby vibes, acidic frequencies & hypnotic repetitions coming from his sound-system culture heritage.

While the tracks "It Comes and Goes", "Ronde Cinétique", "Electric Shrine" and "Golden Black" draw contemporary almost cinematic ambiences with vibrant and spacious feelings, "Monin Yiri", "Sound Loves Dance" & "Grow with the Flow" represent a series of energetic deconstructed leftfields, with the omnipresence of a singular tribalism that emphases the african side of Wave Arising.

On its own "Music without chains" is, as the title underlines, a joyful jam free from any boxes or attempts at confinement.

Finally "Subconscience" arrives like a probe, a dreamlike piece full of endless reverbs from Kynsie's voice ; generating mysterious environments and resonating directly with "Soul Whispers".

Taking on the challenge of fusion , "(The) Rooted Sky" asks the listener to open up through a collection of progressive tracks reflecting the core of Wave Arising’s spirit : Music & Body as a portal. Through this consciously chosen wide range of dynamics, the producer shows his musical ability to create an unique sonic palette yet staying true to his own personality.

Regarding the cover, the outside is a minimalist yet symbolic photograph of the duo’s hands. As for the interior, Wave Arising is very grateful to welcome primitive artworks by the talented artist Rapoon, one of the founder members of the legendary group Zoviet - France.

Ultimately, the recurrent animistic vibes of "(The) Rooted Sky" give to the album a spiritual ethos directly driven by the book of Nature reminding us that, we are all connected to the Source.

Whatever the "Source" means for each one...

• Please note tracklisting on vinyl differs from digital •

⫸ Credits ⫷

⫸ All tracks are composed, produced & mixed by Sebastian Vaughan

⫸ Female vocals, cover photography & graphic design by Kynsie

⫸ Inner sleeves artwork by Rapoon

⫸ Mastering by Keith Tenniswood for Curved Pressings

⫸ Ransom Note 2024 ※ R$N42

⫸ Big thanks to Christophe from Toolbox

Mastering is from Curve Pusher and cut by Simon Davey.

Pressed at Records Industry.

The best team for a superb album, first step in a new world !