Lines

Akusmi's 'Lines' is a bold follow-up to his acclaimed debut, exploring horizontal and ambient soundscapes through layered compositions. Built primarily from alto saxophone, clarinet, and piano with subtle electronic textures, the album unfolds across four hypnotic tracks recorded at his London home studio. 'Secant' opens with cinematic urgency, blending looping pianos and shifting strings into rich, euphoric layers. 'Oblique' merges jazz and ambient minimalism with layered saxophones and shimmering electronic tones. 'Parallel' strips back to a sparse chord progression, while 'Tangent' explores pointillist textures through cyclical guitar loops. A masterclass in finding space between experimental, classical, and ambient music.