There’s something magical about musicians who know how to throw caution to the wind and just play—and that’s exactly the vibe Ari Joshua, John Medeski, and Billy Martin bottle up in this new track “Blurry Face.” Tracked live in a single take (yes, seriously—one take!), “Blurry Face” 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 it’s smiling at you—Joshua’s tone is unapologetically fat and fuzzy, dripping with soul and fuzzed-out finesse. Meanwhile, Billy Martin lays down a beat that’s all bounce and pulse, turning the floor into a trampoline while your brain floats up toward Medeski’s swirling, playful electric organ lines. Medeski’s clavinet work punches through with a gritty, joyful snarl, like a cartoon villain you can’t 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 you’ve ever fallen under the spell of Medeski Martin & Wood, “Blurry Face” will feel like getting a letter from an old friend who’s picked up a few new tricks. And if you haven’t, well, this is one funky rabbit hole you’ll be glad you tumbled into. Joshua said it best himself: sometimes you plant a seed and it grows into a tree full of sweet fruit—and “Blurry Face” is a juicy one. Check out “Blurry Face” on YouTube.
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Review by: Naomi Joan