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Tephra is the seminal release of Trawlerboy for their upcoming EP Elsewhere. Inspired by the bright, tropical aesthetics of Frutiger Aero, tephra’s sonic textures culminate in a dripping, gritty base, sampled drum beats, distorted 909s, and gooey synths reminiscent of Orbital and Squarepusher.

Tephra is an exploration and embracing of the cataclysmic events from our past shaping our present selves. The term is in reference to the hardened material from volcanic eruptions, acting as a geological artifact of the self, memory, and a tangible connection to the most emotionally volatile experiences that, while destructive, also create something deeply fertile and nurturing.