"Devon Rexi make tripped-out, percussion-heavy rhythms that are as sexy as they are strange. Though the Amsterdam-based group have only released two EPs and maintain an elusive online presence, they have developed a steady cult following in guitar and dance music circles alike. Formed around 2022 by Nushin Naini and Nic Mauskovic (who also releases music under the alias Nicolini), the mutating band draw on a range of influences dating from the 70s: the percussion, sax and funky bass recall New York no wave and post-punk, and the skulking tempo and echo have their roots in dub."
"Much of the instrumentation on their debut EP Tambal comes from undisclosed miscellaneous objects and their short, scrappy tracks have the production quality of some hazy late-night jam between friends: vocalist and bassist Naini likens their bedroom recording set-up to a fun playground to experiment with sounds. They add exciting surprise elements into the mix: the spliced samples and turntablism add a chaotic edge to the otherwise groove-heavy tracks, and Naini's self-described fried Farsi a semi-improvised version of the language is delivered through pitch-shifted yips and nursery-rhyme chants."
Devon Rexi are an Amsterdam-based duo formed around 2022 by Nushin Naini and Nic Mauskovic (Nicolini). The band blends percussion, sax and funky bass recalling 70s New York no wave and post-punk with dub’s skulking tempo and echo. Only two EPs have been released so far, yet the group has attracted a cult following across guitar and dance music circles. Much instrumentation on debut EP Tambal comes from miscellaneous objects and bedroom recordings create a late-night jam aesthetic. Spliced samples, turntablism and Naini’s pitch-shifted, semi-improvised “fried Farsi” vocals add chaotic, playful edges to groove-heavy tracks.
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