Roger Moutenot, Microcosm
posted February 1, 2024 #
YK Records recently had the pleasure of releasing the debut solo album from Roger Moutenot, entitled Microcosm. The video for the track "Art Electro" is available above but I do suggest you dive into the entire record - either on Bandcamp or streaming.
If you're not the type of person to pore over liner notes you might not recognize the name but Moutenot has been involved with an incredible number of records over the last forty years. Take a look at his Discogs and take note of credits for Yo La Tengo, Sleater-Kinney, They Might Be Giants, Elvis Costello, Lambchop and so so many more. It boggles the mind.
You may also notice some other YK Records artists in there - namely Black Bra, Jack Silverman and Stone Jack Jones. As luck would have it, Moutenot's studio is located in the same neighborhood as my office. These factors slowly congealed over time into the opportunity to release the very first solo album from Roger. An opportunity I jumped on.
The record is 10 instrumental tracks, each exploring a little different sonic territory but all feeling cohesive together. The longest song is just over 3 minutes, so no one overstays their welcome.
I worked with Roger to create the artwork based on two intriguing photos he had sent me. I won't spoil the details on what you're looking at exactly but I love the ambiguity.
You may also notice some other YK Records artists in there - namely Black Bra, Jack Silverman and Stone Jack Jones. As luck would have it, Moutenot's studio is located in the same neighborhood as my office. These factors slowly congealed over time into the opportunity to release the very first solo album from Roger. An opportunity I jumped on.
The record is 10 instrumental tracks, each exploring a little different sonic territory but all feeling cohesive together. The longest song is just over 3 minutes, so no one overstays their welcome.
I worked with Roger to create the artwork based on two intriguing photos he had sent me. I won't spoil the details on what you're looking at exactly but I love the ambiguity.