Simulacra

A rhythm-driven, analog-leaning record built from hypnotic basslines, warm synth textures, and layered percussion, "Simulacra" is the debut LP from Venetian bassist and producer Eric Demuro, a fully realized studio statement that brings his compositional voice into focus. The album moves through hazy jazz-funk, ambient passages, library psychedelia, and Brazilian rhythmic language without settling into revivalism. Fender Rhodes figures, hand percussion, and vintage keyboards drift through spacious arrangements that favor tone and movement over density, creating a sound that feels tactile, patient, and quietly Developed between New York and Berlin and reflecting a cross-continental approach to contemporary electronic and experimental music. An eclectic and internationally engaged collaborator, Demuro has contributed to a wide range of forward-thinking projects, including Stella's debut LP Détends-toi (produced by Ed Longo), a co-written