King Krule – Space Heavy

King Krule, aka Archy Marshall, has come a long way since first introducing himself a decade ago. His breathy drawl and aggressive guitar work sprawled across his stunning debut, 6 Feet Beneath the Moon. His horizons have broadened since then. But with his new album Space Heavy, King Krule takes varying flavours from his unique sonic world and brings them together to create his most colourful work to date.

The guitar that’s been Krule’s crux throughout his career now conveys all manner of depth. The grungy tunings of From The Swamp and blissful reverbs of Seaforth exemplify this best on his new album. Vulnerability has also remained a career constant, and the inherent unknowns of 'the space between' – the notion explored throughout Space Heavy – not only expands the sonic canvas, but also equips Krule with a rich palette of stories on love and loss to paint with.

Lush song transitions, guest vocals and sharp bursts of abrasiveness all add further character. But above all else, it’s the inimitability of Krule that’s still as prominent as ever – sometimes primal with anger, others tender and subdued, nobody sounds like him.

Listen to: From The Swamp, Seaforth