Los Angeles based band Madras has its own signature – something that, like Andy Partridge has its own distinct character and yet seems so very familiar.

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This long-time songwriter has been working out his material around the world for a good long time and his Australian roots mixed with a love for Ryuchi Sakamoto, Arvo Part and Michael Nyman won our hearts over. It grabs you before your intellect has a chance to kick in with its jaded analysis and sends you on a wave of daydreams.

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