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Th Blisks' second album Elixa weaves a tapestry of melodica dub, hip-hop breaks, and post-punk. The trio—Amelia Besseny, Cooper Bowman, and Yuta Matsumura—recorded across Australia, from Muloobinba (Newcastle) and Nipaluna (Hobart) to Warumpi (Papunya). The resulting songs are infused with urban density and rural vastness, sounding grounded and ethereal.

Rooted in different DIY scenes, each member brings unique strengths. Besseny and Bowman, known for ambient-pop duo Troth, blend seamlessly with Matsumura's punk and electronic background.

'Enchancity' glides on a downtempo groove that's as warm and welcome as the sun after a storm. Another standout track 'Do You Bless It?' layers Bowman's submerged tape loops under a driving post-punk rhythm. Elsewhere 'Esk' plays a distinctive guitar tone against boom-bap beats. Throughout, Th Blisks balance nostalgia with innovation to craft a unique and heartfelt sound.

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