Psylo, a New York-based duo are releasing their debut single this June 24th titled ‘Moonchild,’ after years of music development. The single is a triumphant debut that signifies the pair’s shared vision and philosophy.
The duo is New York-based, composed of rapper Ziggy Zombie and producer Otto Boas, who are planning a year of fantastic releases. With production reminiscent of Bristol trip-hop and East Coast 90s hip-hop, the two artists bridge the gap between the past and the future (something becoming popular amongst artists like Kendrick Lamar, in his latest album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’).
Ziggy Zombie (originally from New Jersey), one half of Psylo, takes you on a journey with his ethereal lyrics – as a sonic descendant of Kendrick Lamar and Erykah Badu. Otto Boas (born in Pennsylvania) has a sound heavily influenced by Italian and French film soundtracks from the late 1960s and early 1970s, woven within a tapestry of 90s hip-hop and trip-hop style production.
After Otto studied at college in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the two found each other in the local music scene and the pair came together – with a bright philosophy of creating a new-wave sound. The duo’s decision to call themselves a group not just a one-off collaboration is a clear representation of their constant vision for creating esoteric, timeless music.
All of this contributes to their music’s smooth yet gritty canvas.
‘Moonchild’ sets the conceptual framework for an upcoming album, which they describe as an exploration of inner-space. The production of this single was inspired by gritty NYC hip hop and Bristol Trip-Hop of the 90’s… with a clear intent to bring this sound into the 21st century.. They are sonically reminiscent of Portishead and early Gorillaz with the feel of artists like Wu Tang Clan and Kendrick Lamar.
The lyrics show rapper Ziggy Zombie for the first time expressing himself as being from somewhere else, such as another dimension. The name ‘Moonchild’ was inspired by his star sign, Cancer, and his affinity for the moon. Otto recalls while working on the production for the single, “as soon as I heard Zig’s first verse… I knew we had something special. I was completely blown away.”
‘Moonchild is an ominous, sinister yet groovy track highlighting the intense combination of genres, that merge so well. This gritty yet smooth music creation is the first instalment in a long road of releases from Psylo.
Remember to stream the single, pre-save ‘Moonchild’ here.