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Berlin-based artists Perila and Naemi have individual knacks for pairing acoustic and electronic production techniques with intriguing results. Over the course of just a few records (and a whole lot of alluringy haphazard Bandcamp uploads), Perila has created a distinct style that melds ambient gloom with metallic IDM complexity. Naemi's solo work is similarly subdued and droning, but they've also explored heavy rock instrumentation in the post-nu metal band hoodie alongside Special Guest DJ. On Naemi and Perila's debut collaborative EP as baby bong, they lean into Sire Records-y shoegaze and dream pop—styles each member has subtly flirted with before, yet never fully embraced. This self-described "emo shoegazer stoner wall pop" release is haphazard in the best way, like some long-lost demo from a band that could have opened for Ride back in the early '90s.

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