Ikonika 'Distractions'

Ikonika's third album Distractions'builds on 2013's Aerotropolis', and the title answers the question 'Why has the album taken so long?' In the last few years she's been building up a strong CV of remixes, from Chvurches to Dawn Richard, Austra and Junior Boys, as well as DJing and working on this album.

Distractions'distils the character of Ikonika's music productions across a wider set of styles than previous albums, and she subtly fuses and switches elements from contrasting genres, giving the whole set a uniqueness and consistency that puts it in its own lane.

Furthermore what sits at the centre of Distractions'more than ever is her love of R&B and hip hop, in all its forms, which has opened the door to bring in a selection of guests in a way she's not fully explored before. From the full throttle blend of grime and 80s synth soul Noblest'with Andrea Galaxy, to the reflective Sacrifice'with up and coming MC Jammz, a slowjam that merges dubstep with hip house drums.

The final vocal track is the languid Hazefield'co-produced with Sweyn J and featuring Jessy Lanza on vocals. Its mix of mechanic clunk and minimalist, lulling funk could only happen in 2017.

The LP artwork takes its inspiration from West London's Golden Mile, a stretch of the Great West Road where the A4 meets the M4, and the road takes on the character of the arcade game Poll Position, with art deco factories and illuminated, hi-tech signage selling lifestyle products.

It's this kind of mix of futuristic and industrious with a touch of gentle glamour that the album exudes.

Tracklisting:
Side A:
1. Girlfriend
2. Noblest ft Andrea Galaxy
3. Manual Decapitation

Side B:
1. Lear
2. BGM
3. 435

Side C:
1. Do I Watch It Like A Cricket Match?
2. Sacrifice ft Jammz
3. Love Games

Side D:
1. Lossy
2. Not Actual Gameplay
3. Not
4. Hazefield ft Sweyn J & Jessy Lanza