Ebi Soda return with when pluto was a planet and everything was cool, a track that opens with vintage synth strings before evolving into a shuffling jazz groove. Percussive elements quickly give way to a lively rhythm section, combining a grooving bassline with rich brass harmonies that develop throughout the track.
The arrangement maintains a laid-back, experimental feel while remaining rhythmically tight. As it progresses, the instrumental focus shifts—brass improvisations, fluid harmonic movement, and subtle electronic textures guide the track into a more expressive space, reflecting Ebi Soda’s signature approach.
The band’s creative process often begins with spontaneous jams, and this piece is no exception. Initiated by Hari-lee Evans’ bass chords, it grew into a full composition with contributions from the whole band, including Dan Gray’s standout trumpet lines and Sam’s complex drum grooves. The resulting sound is moody, cinematic, and unpredictable—fitting the tone of their upcoming album frank dean and andrew, due 19th September.
Following up on their previous works including Honk If You’re Sad, the band continues to carve out a distinct space in the experimental jazz scene, drawing on influences from BadBadNotGood to Burial. when pluto was a planet and everything was cool reflects their refusal to be boxed in by genre, leaning into both structure and spontaneity.
