VALVE by OUTLIERS

Let me give it to you straight, this is music without clear lines or defined edges. It's more experiential than anything you could plan. Like the inner workings of the body, it's ordered and chaotic.

Outliers' glorious fifth album flashes the hallmarks of a transitional offering. A valve in action, it was recorded during a year while the married duo were living in different cities, struggling together to figure out their future living situation in a new city.

Despite not having much time together, the duo managed to make a few sessions happen, and cut a host of their most sedulous (and psychedelic) collaborations so far.

They kept it brief this time around, not seeing the need to repeat themselves. Only wanting to release material that represents their creative growth.

As a bonus to those who purchase the cassette, the B-side features a 30-minute untitled field recording, from Jun 10, 2023 on Lake Temagami. This bonus is only available on tape.

VALVE is cut from the cloth of their final year in Toronto. What lies ahead is the unknown, since Outliers are still fussing with their new studio set-up. But it won't be long until they start turning on their music machines, new and old, and seeing what happens.

Until then, there's more living to do. The music is always playing in their hearts, as I hope it beats in yours.

--- Rusty Severin, Aug 8, 2024

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