Juana Molina: Musical Mind Unearths 'Untree' Soundscapes

Argentinian artist Juana Molina returns with 'DOGA', her eighth album and first in eight years, offering a uniquely unsettling sonic landscape. Her music abstractly blends South American folk with digital and acoustic elements, drawing from a career that began in comedy. This latest work, derived from 30 hours of improvisational sessions, delves into lyrical puzzles and hypnotic rhythms.

The album presents morality plays without clear morals, featuring a churn of sound like in 'uno es árbol', defined by its distinctive basslines and abstract lyrics. Molina’s approach humanizes the alien loops, injecting a morbid yet humorous sensibility akin to Edward Gorey illustrations.

'DOGA' spans 55 minutes and evokes a sense of sprawl, with tracks like 'rina soi' and 'miro todo' showcasing the breadth of moods Molina can conjure from gloom. The music is characterized by its ghostly electronics and a profound exploration of the human condition's absurdities.