Manhattan-based artist Nevaris shares 'Remedy - Live', the second offering from his forthcoming 'SoundSession' EP, blending ultimate groove and rhythm, jazzy saxophone, a slick bassline and addictive lap-guitar with cinematic soundscapism and turntablism. This is the sound that brilliant film soundtracks are made of.

'Remedy' arrives on the heels of the lead track 'Ninth Sun-Live', a fruitful and soulful extended improvisation that also brings in Afro-Latin, dub and funk elements. 'SoundSession' follows the path Nevaris set out on with his debut album 'Reverberations', releas ed in 2023 via M.O.D. Reloaded, earning praise from the one and only Carlos Santana as "a work of supreme creativity”.

'SoundSession' is the fourth collaboration between percussionist Agustín Nevaris,legendary bassist-producer Bill Laswell, and this particular lineup of musicians. The nine-piece ensemble involvd in this live studio recording includes DJ Logic, Jonathan Maron, Angel Rodriguez, Will Bernard, Peter Apfelbaum, Jojo Kuo, Lockatron and Matt Dickey.

"The title 'Remedy' speaks to the power of music to bring healing to our bodies and minds, especially during troubled times like the present. The song was originally written by Bill Laswell and me, and Jonathan Maron does an amazing job of bringing the basslines to life in this version. We all need remedies in this world, and hopefully, the song will have a positive effect on those who hear it," says Agustín Nevaris.

Recorded live in a single session on May 30th, 2023, 'SoundSession' was captured in Laswell’s Orange Sound studio in West Orange, New Jersey. Originally planned as a virtual performance, the band scrapped that idea to instead focus on the simplicity of playing live with multiple cameras documenting the process. With no edits or overdubs to this recording, all instruments were captured synchronously in real time.

Recorded and mixed by James Dellatacoma and mastered by Michael Fossenkember at Turtletone Studios, this recording features interpretations of music previously written by Nevaris and Bill Laswell, including specific basslines that were written by Laswell, which bassist Jonathan Maron learned and performed when Bill was unable to participate in the recording for health reasons.

Agustín Nevaris is a percussionist, keyboardist, vocalist and composer, heavily influenced by Afro-Latin, dub, and funk music. From the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Nevaris also performs under the name Loud Apartment with an evolving lineup of musicians, most notably Bernie Worrell of P-Funk and Talking Heads. Of European and Mexican descent with multi-generational roots in NYC and LA, Nevaris is a visual and multimedia artist, with a vast array of creative projects across mediums. He also co-founded Nolej Records, Nolej Studios and the Uncomun Festival.

"SoundSession is about playing together live without being stressed by ticket sales or a venue accommodating so many musicians. Bill Laswell's studio in West Orange, New Jersey has always been an inspiring place with so much history. (It was built for Franki Valli originally.) The live room is something magnificent. We had never used it in a way that fully took advantage of it," says Nevaris.

"So this was a chance to do so, using the full space of this sizeable room. From the first notes, we could tell there was something good happening. And the recording documents it exactly as it was, with no overdubs or edits. Every note feels right from my perspective; exactly how it happened in real time."

Already in the works is a second studio album that features some truly exciting special guests, which will be released via Bill Laswell's label M.O.D. Reloaded later in 2026.

'Remedy - Live' is available via Bandcamp, where the 'SoundSession' EP can now be pre-ordered. On February 27, 'Soundsession' will be released digitally everywhere including Apple Music and Spotify.

CREDITS
Written by Agustín Nevaris, Bill Lasswell, DJ Logic, Peter Apfelbaum, Jojo Kuo, Will Bernard, Lockatron, Angel Rodriguez, Jonathan Maron & Matt Dickey
Agustín Nevaris - timbales, bongos, Hammond Organ
Angel Rodriguez - bata drums, shekere, congas, darbuka
Jojo Kuo - bata drums, shekere, misc. percussion
DJ Logic - turntables
Peter Apfelbaum - sax, flute, melodica, reed organ
Will Bernard - guitar
Lockatron - drumset
Matt Dickey - guitar
Jonathan Maron - bass
Produced by Agustín Nevaris
Recorded at Orange Sound in West Orange, New Jersey
Recorded & mixed by James Dellatacoma
Mastering by Michael Fossenkember at Turtletone Studios
Artwork by Realize
Artist photos by Michael Black
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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