Diversions Vol. 2: Enter the Astral Plane

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1.	Enter the Astral Plane 16:51	buy track
2.	Aura 01:33	buy track
3.	Blitz 06:19	buy track
4.	Rough Air 16:22	buy track

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No Composition, No Ego, Psych as Religion

Kanaan never rests. Having already released one album and completed two successful European tours in 2023, you would think they’d be happy to catch a breather. But not these guys. In November, volume two in their free-flowing session/impro series, Diversions will be released.

Diversions Vol. 2: Enter the Astral Plane is a collection of improvised compositions recorded in 2021. The record shows a different side of Kanaan, where the aim is to explore different states of mind and musical spaces where collective improvisation is at the forefront. Improvisation has been an important part of the band’s live shows from day one, but it hasn’t been as prominently documented on record – until now.

Freed from the constraints of song structures, Kanaan’s eminent musicianship and boundless creativity is allowed to run wild. These new musical pieces vary between explosivity and youthful exuberance (“Blitz”), combined with a more mature and patient approach to song development (“Enter the Astral Plane”).

Kanaan citing Cream, Jimi Hendrix at the Atlanta Pop Festival, CAN, The Heads, Hawkwind and Ash Ra Temple as inspirations and references should give an idea of the sounds that await the listener. The band states this motto as the ethos for their own brand of space rock: No composition – No ego – Psych as religion.

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released November 10, 2023

Credits:
Ask Vatn Strøm - Electric guitars
Eskild Myrvoll - Bass and synthesizers
Ingvald André Vassbø - Drums and organ

All music written, improvised and performed by Kanaan. Organ and synthesizer on “Rough Air” by Håvard Ersland. A1 and B1 recorded by Bjørn Larsen. B2 recorded by Mikkel Moen and A2 recorded by Eskild in RCS Studios. Mixed by Mikkel Reinem Moen in Bislett Studio. Mastered by Christian Obermayer at Strype Audio. Album artwork and layout by Robin Gnista. Thanks to friends, family, collaborators and everyone who listens to our music and comes to our shows. Supported by Norsk Jazzforum.

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Kanaan Oslo, Norway

Fuzzed out Norwegian psych rock trio. "Downpour" releases May 5th through Jansen Records.

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May 10

Doornroosje

Nijmegen, Netherlands
Jun 21

Rock In Bourlon

Bourlon, France
Jul 5

The Garage

London, UK
Jul 12

Red Smoke Festival

Pleszew, Poland

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