Thereโs something magical about musicians who know how to throw caution to the wind and just playโand thatโs exactly the vibe Ari Joshua, John Medeski, and Billy Martin bottle up in this new track โBlurry Face.โ Tracked live in a single take (yes, seriouslyโone take!), โBlurry Faceโ glows with raw, telepathic energy that only happens when three musical minds click into the same cosmic wavelength.
It kicks off with a guitar that feels like itโs smiling at youโJoshuaโs tone is unapologetically fat and fuzzy, dripping with soul and fuzzed-out finesse. Meanwhile, Billy Martin lays down a beat thatโs all bounce and pulse, turning the floor into a trampoline while your brain floats up toward Medeskiโs swirling, playful electric organ lines. Medeskiโs clavinet work punches through with a gritty, joyful snarl, like a cartoon villain you canโt help but root for. Every instrument feels alive, in conversation, poking and prodding each other forward with zero ego and maximum vibe. The track builds this thick, hypnotic loop and lets it simmer, teasing out little moments of surprise with every twist.
If youโve ever fallen under the spell of Medeski Martin & Wood, โBlurry Faceโ will feel like getting a letter from an old friend whoโs picked up a few new tricks. And if you havenโt, well, this is one funky rabbit hole youโll be glad you tumbled into. Joshua said it best himself: sometimes you plant a seed and it grows into a tree full of sweet fruitโand โBlurry Faceโ is a juicy one. Check out โBlurry Faceโ on YouTube.
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Review by: Naomi Joan