Today, the NYC-based dream pop act Mahogany have announced their latest release —a 12” single featuring A Scaffold on the A-side and Polyvalence on the flip. This release offers a sneak peek at their upcoming EP, Cumulative Power, slated for a fall release. Both tracks showcase the ethereal vocals of singer-guitarist Jaclyn Slimm, backed by the intricate bass, drums, electronics, and multi-layered 12-string guitar work crafted by band founder Andrew Prinz.
Blending post-punk, shoegaze, disco, and classical influences into forward-thinking, multi-dimensional compositions, Mahogany—comprising the duo of Andrew Prinz and Jaclyn Slimm—creates a unique soundscape. Their fusion of twin 12-string guitars, robust bass lines, tightly sequenced rhythms, and a mix of synthesizers and samplers results in an enveloping experience they’ve dubbed the Hypercube.
“(The songs) speak to a romance of perseverance and canny, defiant idealism — breathlessly driven, yet polished and adroitly serene,” says Prinz.
In a haunting exploration of self and solitude, the lyrics to A Scaffold navigate the labyrinth of youthful isolation and the ceaseless quest for authenticity amidst a backdrop of societal expectations. The song stitches together vivid threads of existential angst, personal growth, and the elusive chase for creative expression, painting a stark portrait of a soul in search of meaning.
Polyvalence weaves a complex web of internal struggle and resolve, using repetition to underscore the persistent challenges of self-definition and mental rigor. Themes of paralysis, inevitability, and victory intertwine, reflecting on the pressures that shape and sometimes pace our deepest joys and gravest battles.
A Scaffold is available everywhere digitally, plus 12″ vinyl. Order here.
Mahogany’s impressive catalogue includes two highly praised albums, The Dream of the Modern Day and Connectivity!, alongside a host of singles, EPs, and tracks that appear on the anthology Memory Column: Early Works and Rarities 1996-2004. Besides their own projects, they’ve put their stamp on productions, designs, and remixes for artists like Ulrich Schnauss, The Veldt, and Lovesliescrushing. Their latest creation is the sprawling 8-minute maxi-single Phase Break.
Live, Mahogany has shared stages with a diverse lineup of artists, including Anika, Jonathan Bree, Vampire Weekend, Spoon, Bloc Party, Interpol, Luna, and Broadcast, showcasing their dynamic presence across various music scenes.
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