Ara Macao / Freedom Layers (Pilchard Rounds) by Eric Demuro

"Freedom Layers (Pilchard Rounds)" is the first single from Venetian bassist and producer Eric Demuro's upcoming album, "Simulacra." Built on elastic bass lines, warm Rhodes textures, and loose, patient percussion, the track moves with an unhurried sense of motion. Rather than leaning on nostalgia, it reshapes 70s-informed groove into something grounded and present, balancing subtle cinematic atmosphere with a steady pulse that feels intimate, tactile, and quietly transportive.

Built on layered percussion, marimba, bass, and rhythmic synths, the second single "Ara Macao" unfolds with a dense, rainforest-like energy - lush but anchored in groove. The track moves with a hypnotic pulse while Fanni Zahár's flute rises in the final section, cutting through the arrangement with a bright, soaring presence. Drawing from 70s-informed rhythm and exploratory production, the track blends tradition and experimentation without leaning into nostalgia.

Eric Demuro - Ara Macao / Freedom Layers (Pilchard Rounds)
Release Date May 2026
Label Bastard Jazz Recordings

Tracklist
1. Eric Demuro - Freedom Layers (Pilchard Rounds)
2. Eric Demuro - Ara Macao