In a world where electronic music often lives by structure and precision, few acts manage to let go and truly surrender to the moment like N/UM. Based in New York, this boundary-pushing live trio has built a global reputation by doing exactly that. Their performances are fully improvised, composed and performed in real time using analog synthesizers, modular systems, drum machines, guitar and vocals. With no pre-written material, no fixed arrangements and no overdubs, what you hear is pure intuition made sound.
The trio is made up of Grammy-winning engineer and producer Jeremy Loucas, guitarist Elias Meister, and Danish multi-instrumentalist Emil Bovbjerg. Together, they’ve taken their radical approach to stages worldwide, from Mutek Montréal and Fusion Festival to Robot Heart and Movement Detroit, delivering raw, spontaneous performances that stand apart in today’s electronic landscape.
Their latest release, Fade The Heart, stays true to this uncompromising ethos. Recorded in a single, emotionally charged session, the four-track EP invites listeners on a journey through hypnotic minimalism, rich synthesis and deep, groove-fuelled storytelling. Each track offers a different glimpse into their sonic world — intuitive, evolving and alive in every moment. For fans of electronic music who crave authenticity, unpredictability and pure creative energy, N/UM are a rare find.
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