Wume is a

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duo consisting of April Camlin (drums, vocals) and Albert Schatz (synthesizers, electronics). The band formed in Chicago in 2009, and is currently based in

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. The name Wume derives from the band's fondness for Krautrock pioneers

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, who formed in the town of

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. In addition to Krautrock, the band cites influences such as Francis Bebey,

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, writing their songs around challenging polyrhythms "in search of purpose and personal liberation." Wume has toured with fellow Baltimore acts such as

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. Wume released their studio album ''Towards the Shadow'' on Northern Spy Records in November 2018. In reviewing the record for Pitchfork, Jonathan Williger wrote, "Perhaps not since Fugazi or

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has a band addressed the failings of capitalism and its effects on the human psyche in such direct terms," offering comparisons to the music of Steve Reich and Can, and noting that "the majority of the songs are written in odd time signatures, but the effect is largely thrilling rather than obtuse."

Discography

Albums

*''Maintain'', Ehse Records, 2015 *''Towards the Shadow'', Northern Spy Records, 2018

References

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