Sylvan Esso - Ow ∞ Buena Vista Social Club It took us much longer

It took us much longer than we planned but now eventually we're more than happy to share the result with you

Na-Kel Smith and Lerado Khalil drift in and out

“It is about pouring your love into something old to make it new again

surrounded by sticky hooks

and hypnotic textures into her established guitar-led sound

Sylvan Esso - Ow ∞ Buena Vista Social Club It took us much longerSylvan Esso took four years to write Ow (pronounced "Ow Infinity"), the longest they've ever spent on an album. Written at their North Carolina studio, the record grew from improvisation and collaboration, with many of Amelia Meath's vocals captured in first takes, giving the songs an immediate, unguarded feel. Guest appearances from Glenn Kotche, Matt Douglas, Jenn Wasner, Joe Westerlund, Jake Luppen, Daniel Aged and TJ Maiani helped shape a set of