Surma

I do my best to avoid reading bios about artists because in my world, musicians should be treated like mythical beasts. Sure, their own realities might be interesting, but what if I told you your favorite rapper was also a step stool in the hut of Gehgis Khan back in the day? What if I told you that rock band you love so much is actually a plate of russet potatoes bro?

See? My reality for thems music makers is way more balls.

So this Surma character, I'm loving the fact that it's an adolescent version of Bjork, but one with a different kind of self confidence. The calm yet strong whimsy Surma produces is fascinatingly comfortable as fuck. Throughout the entirety of "Masaai", the song rides right on the cusp of dropping some sort of beat and the steady tease is erotically stressful, but completely fucking welcome.

I can't wait to find more shit from Surma and go straight up fanatic. This is fucking delicious.