Surf Gang, MIKE & Earl Sweatshirt - POMPEII // UTILITY (Gumby Green Vinyl)

Surf Gang, MIKE & Earl Sweatshirt - POMPEII // UTILITY (Gumby Green Vinyl)POMPEII UTILITY unites two kindred spirit rappers from opposite coasts within SURF GANGs world building genius. Structured as a true double album MIKE on one side, Earl on the other POMPEII UTILITY unfolds through a rotating cast of side quests and characters from within its shared creative ecosystem. Jadasea, Anysia Kym, Niontay, Na Kel Smith, and Lerado Khalil all make appearances, passing through the albums vast terrain, while behind the scenes,

psyche-expanding Kosmische wasn’t necessarily Cleveland’s calling card

- a two-man experimental force that pioneered the rapid

arena-ready

London based Swindle is one of the most versatile & exciting producers to emerge over the past few years

they also have a new band member

between whispers and shouts

and the result on this collaborative album is to push Photay towards the sounds of the earth

Clarissa explores themes of acceptance and growth

POMPEII // UTILITY offers something rooted and communal — a shared understanding of care

The result is an album that’s as musically fun and explorative as it is catchy and sweet

Farrar immediately made them feel right at home

The music functions as their own localized language that feels uniquely out-of-body