In Thailand by Telemachus

Enigmatic producer and long-time High Focus collaborator Telemachus returns with his most ambitious work to date in the shape of 19-track opus ‘Telemachus in Thailand'.

A direct sequel to his critically acclaimed 'In Morocco' (described by The Quietus as "one of the most sublime instrumental hip-hop LP's ever made"), 'Telemachus in Thailand' extends the journey eastward, this time trading two months in North Africa for three years immersed in Southeast Asian culture.

The result is a masterwork that pushes far beyond the boundaries of his previous offerings in both ambition and scope.

Recorded across the kingdom, from Bangkok's neon-lit streets to the mist-shrouded hills of Nan province, the album weaves hypnotic folk music with temple bells, monsoon storms and tuk-tuk engines key players among Telemachus's signature electronic alchemy. Traditional instruments like the phin guitar and khaen pipe flute merge with contemporary production, while haunting Thai vocals float through layers of carefully captured field recordings.

Speaking on the album, Telemachus explains: "The album works in two ways - it's either a passport or a postcard. You can use it as your soundtrack while exploring Thailand, or you can close your eyes and let it take you there. Either way, you're traveling…”

Hailed by The Guardian as 'one of those slightly obscure figures who has helped British music move along more than most people will probably ever know' comes an album that transports listeners to a place where ancient spirits whisper through digital dreams, and every motorbike journey might lead to an unexpected revelation.

Growing up in South London, a young ​Telemachus soaked up the frequencies of late night ​Choice FM and underground pirate radio, falling hopelessly in love with the ​Hip-Hop, Jungle, Dancehall, 2 Step and Grime​being beamed into his parents’ kitchen.

As a result, he tumbled into the ​UK Rap scene and under the pseudonym ‘Chemo’ he spent years pulling strings as a producer and sound engineer.