{"product_id":"sinj-clarke-the-apartment-vinyl-lp","title":"Sinj Clarke - The Apartment Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*ATTN: International Customers, lower shipping rates available on Bandcamp*\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sinjclarke.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-apartment\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sinj Clarke - The Apartment on Bandcamp\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sinjclarke.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-apartment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-about\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARIA-nominated Melbourne composer and multi-instrumentalist Sinj Clarke returns with “The Apartment”, a new album blending cinematic orchestration, Rhodes-led jazz and atmospheric electronic production. Four years in the making, the record expands on Clarke’s distinctive instrumental sound, drawing on influences ranging from 1970s soft rock and film soundtracks to the electronic music of Air, Röyksopp, and Moloko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally conceived as a collection of guitar-led compositions inspired by the songwriting of Bread, John Martyn and Fairport Convention, “The Apartment” gradually evolved into a more expansive exploration of Clarke’s musical influences. Where his previous releases were recorded directly to tape, the album embraces digital production, combining vintage instruments, synthesizers, drum programming and sweeping string arrangements. The result is a richly textured record that balances classic songwriting and orchestral instrumentation with a contemporary electronic sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the album, Clarke moves between a broad range of musical styles while retaining his distinctive approach to melody and arrangement. The opening title track, inspired by Billy Cobham’s ‘Heather’, pairs a gently wandering Rhodes piano motif with lush orchestral strings, while “Cumbria” builds a haunting, reverberant atmosphere through synthesizers, electronic percussion and cassette-processed textures. Elsewhere, “Come Back, Baby” and “Big Sur” draw on the widescreen Americana of classic film soundtracks, with harmonica melodies inspired by Toots Thielemans, while “London #1” combines intricate guitar arrangements with synthesizer and sampler-programmed percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album’s two singles highlight different sides of Clarke’s evolving sound. “Vanguard” draws on the Rhodes-led jazz of Bob James, combining rich keyboard harmonies with propulsive electronic rhythms and cinematic arrangements. On “Boeing Girl”, Clarke collaborates with Christchurch singer-songwriter Georgia Knight, introducing vocals to his music for the first time through a combination of intimate songwriting, atmospheric electronic production and otherworldly vocal effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending lush orchestration, jazz-influenced instrumentation and contemporary electronic production, “The Apartment” finds Clarke expanding his cinematic sound into new territory while retaining the rich melodies and evocative arrangements that define his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apartment is out March 5th 2027 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross ten tracks, Ecology Division captures the diversity within that system, from the harp-led jazz of Rachel Kitchlew \u0026amp; DOUGH to the stripped-back Rhodes minimalism of Simon Mavin (Haitus Kaiyote). Lapgan brings a psychedelic, beat-driven approach, while Kartik leans into a choppy, sample-led hip-hop palette. Korovo explores synth-forward, new wave-adjacent electronic territory, and Birocratic and Danny Scott Lane each contribute groove-led, funk-informed productions built on analog textures and live instrumentation. Contributions from Nick Marks and Sholto \u0026amp; David Bardon further expand the field, illustrating how distinct voices can operate independently while remaining part of a shared musical environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, Ecology Division takes cues from vintage field guides and naturalist illustration, with each single paired to a distinct animal. The artwork mirrors the project’s underlying framework, suggesting a form of cataloging and interrelation. Together, the music and imagery position the compilation not as a traditional compilation, but as a snapshot of an active and evolving ecosystem around Bastard Jazz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEcology Division Vinyl ships on or around July 10th\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bastard Jazz Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51038931320997,"sku":"SC-TA-BVLU","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0466\/4390\/4677\/files\/TheApartment_MOCK.png?v=1793296624","url":"https:\/\/bastardjazzshop.com\/products\/sinj-clarke-the-apartment-vinyl-lp","provider":"Bastard Jazz Recordings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}