Our Detour offers an intriguing blend of ambient textures and loose song form, capturing a collaborative spirit between Joseph Shabason, Nicholas Krgovich, and Japanese duo Tenniscoats. The track opens with a downtempo drum groove before quickly shifting into more abstract territory. Swirling synth textures and minimal instrumentation set the backdrop for vocals that drift gently through the mix. The result is understated, atmospheric, and subtly haunting.
The production feels spontaneous and intimate, reflecting the circumstances under which it was created. The track was recorded during a brief two-day session at the historic Guggenheim House in Kobe, Japan, as part of a tour that brought the four artists together for the first time. With no songs pre-written, the sessions were guided by improvisation and an openness to explore mood and melody.
Our Detour is the lead single from Wao, an upcoming collaborative album out August 29th via Western Vinyl. Like the track itself, the album grew out of fleeting but meaningful moments—quiet observations, improvised phrases, and a sense of shared curiosity that translated into music. There’s a lightness to the track that doesn’t overreach, allowing its subtle harmonic shifts and ambient sensibilities to guide the experience.
For fans of minimalism, ambient-pop hybrids, this is a thoughtful and well-realised introduction to what looks to be an intriguing full-length release.
