back to
Lovemonk
We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Roadmaps

by New Visionaries

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      €9 EUR  or more

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Includes unlimited streaming of Roadmaps via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 10 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      €23 EUR or more 

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Includes unlimited streaming of Roadmaps via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 10 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      €14 EUR or more 

     

1.
Giallo Days 03:46
2.
The Sunshine 04:27
3.
4.
Firecracker 02:37
5.
Summer Rain 03:49
6.
7.
8.
Brasiliance 03:18
9.
Shore Leave 03:42
10.

about

(Spanish below)

New Visionaries are UK-based Australian artist Joel Sarakula and Dutch musician Phil Martin.

Their debut album, “Roadmaps”, blends contemporary elements with nods to musical pioneers, creating the band’s signature sound. This collection resonates with soul enthusiasts, cinematic groove aficionados and music explorers. “Roadmaps” weaves a sonic tapestry, blurring boundaries and shining as a true gem.

The New Visionaries story starts with an unexpected rendezvous in the summer of 2019, when Phil joined as a conga player for a Joel show at the very last minute. From that point onwards, spontaneity becomes the cornerstone of their musical relationship: impromptu recording sessions arranged just days in advance, gigs scheduled a few weeks beforehand, and song concepts emerging from jam sessions...

Fast forward a year and the narrative of New Visionaries truly unfolds in July 2020, when Joel found himself stranded in The Netherlands after playing a few shows in Amsterdam, his first performances after the early pandemic lockdowns. He was waiting for the UK borders to reopen for those traveling from The Netherlands, allowing him to return home. Recognizing that he had some time to spare and already sharing a rapport with Phil, he set up camp in Dordrecht for an unpredictable period and they embarked on recording fresh material together.

Despite Phil’s involvement in the European funk and soul scene and Joel’s inclination towards soulful pop, what led them to create new music is their shared affinity for contemporary instrumental bands such as Khruangbin, Calibro 35, Air or El Michels Affair, as well as classic influences like David Axelrod and the classic KPM library series.

They started crafting tracks for what would become “Roadmaps”. The idea was to construct succinct mood pieces capable of transporting listeners on a three-minute odyssey, often traversing distant and distinct musical cultures. With Phil handling drums, percussion, keys, bass and guitar, and Joel contributing on keys, bass and guitar, they managed to flesh out most of the arrangements in Phil’s studio, packed with vintage instruments including old Fender Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric pianos, synths, Hammond organs and iconic Gibson guitars. Guest performers were called in only when absolutely necessary: Hannah Williams lent her vocals to ‘Summer Rain’, Peter Broekhuizen played the flute on ‘Firecracker’ and ‘Spiritual World’, Cees Trappenburg added his touch on horns for ‘Scandinavian Railways’ and ‘Interstellar Bachelor Pad’, while Yolande Kalb and Margriet Groenhof contributed as background singers on several tracks.

The result is an enthralling album that immerses listeners in a sonic expedition.

--------------------------------------

New Visionaries son el artista australiano afincado en el Reino Unido Joel Sarakula y el músico holandés Phil Martin.

Su álbum de debut, “Roadmaps”, mezcla elementos contemporáneos con guiños a pioneros de la música, conformando el sonido característico del dúo. Esta colección de temas entusiasmará a los aficionados al soul y el groove cinematográfico y a exploradores musicales de todo tipo. “Roadmaps” teje un tapiz sonoro que difumina las fronteras y brilla como una auténtica joya.

La historia de New Visionaries comienza con un encuentro inesperado en el verano de 2019, cuando Phil se apuntó como conguero a un concierto de Joel en el último minuto. A partir de ese momento, la espontaneidad se convirtió en la piedra angular de su relación musical: sesiones de grabación organizadas con apenas unos días de antelación, conciertos programados unas semanas antes, e ideas para canciones que surgen de jam sessions...

Un año más tarde, la trayectoria de New Visionaries despega realmente en julio de 2020, cuando Joel se encontraba en Países Bajos después de dar algunos conciertos en locales de Ámsterdam, sus primeras actuaciones tras los confinamientos del principio de la pandemia. Estaba esperando a que se reabrieran las fronteras del Reino Unido para los que viajaban desde Países Bajos, para poder volver a casa. Entendiendo que le sobraba algo de tiempo y al tener ya una buena relación con Phil, acampó en Dordrecht durante un periodo sin determinar y se embarcaron juntos en la grabación de material nuevo.

A pesar de la participación de Phil en la escena funk y soul europea y la inclinación de Joel hacia el pop de querencia soul, lo que les llevó a crear música juntos fue su afición compartida por grupos instrumentales contemporáneos como Khruangbin, Calibro 35, Air o El Michels Affair, así como influencias clásicas como David Axelrod y los discos de KPM.

Empezaron a componer temas para lo que se convertiría en “Roadmaps”. La idea era construir piezas concisas capaces de transportar a los oyentes en un viaje de tres minutos, a menudo atravesando culturas musicales distantes y diferentes. Con Phil a la batería, percusión, teclados, bajo y guitarra, y Joel ocupándose de sintetizadores, bajo y guitarra, consiguieron dar forma a la mayoría de los arreglos en el estudio de Phil, repleto de instrumentos antiguos.

El dúo también contó con varios artistas invitados que aportaron enriquecedoras interpretaciones: Hannah Williams prestó su voz a ‘Summer Rain’, Peter Broekhuizen tocó la flauta en ‘Firecracker’ y ‘Spiritual World’, Cees Trappenburg añadió su trompeta y fliscorno a ‘Scandinavian Railways’ e ‘Interstellar Bachelor Pad’, mientras que Yolande Kalb y Margriet Groenhof contribuyeron como coristas en varios temas.

El resultado es “Roadmaps”, un álbum cautivador que sumerge a los oyentes en una expedición sónica.

credits

released January 26, 2024

Phil Martin: all drums and percussion; bass on 1, 6, 7, 8; vibes and string machine on 2; guitar on 5; synthesizers on 9
Joel Sarakula: all keyboards and synths unless otherwise stated; bass on 3, 4, 5; guitar on 5, 6, 7, 8

Yolande Kalb, Margriet Groenhof: vocals on 2, 5, 8, 9
Ton van der Kolk: guitar on 2; bass on 2, 9
Hannah Williams: lead vocal on 5
Cees Trappenburg: trumpet and flugelhorn on 3, 7
Robbie Moore: guitar on 3
Peter Broekhuizen: flute on 4, 10
Alexander Dommisch: guitar on 10
Richard Schaeffer: bass on 10
Anne Eichholz, Kundri Schafer, Josa Gerhard, Alice Dixon: strings on 10

Produced by Phil Martin & Joel Sarakula
Recorded and mixed by Phil Martin
Mastered by Edwin in ’t Veld

Songs written by van der Holst, Sarakula except 2, 9 by van der Holst, Sarakula, van der Kolk and 5 by van der Holst, Sarakula, Williams. Published by Discos Buenos

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

New Visionaries Netherlands

New Visionaries are UK-based Australian artist Joel Sarakula and Dutch musician Phil Martin.

contact / help

Contact New Visionaries

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this album or account

If you like New Visionaries, you may also like: