Pitchfork

On October 29th, Temporary Residence will release Sybarite's second album, Placement Issues. Sybarite is the alias for Xian Hawkins, the multi-instrumentalist who toured and recorded for the revitalized obscuro proto-electronics duo the Silver Apples in the mid-90s. With the continuation of the Silver Apples in question, Hawkins began writing and recording on his own material.

In a niche between downtempo electronica and a modern chamber ensemble, Placement Issues is said to "combine bass, acoustic and electric guitars, organs, pianos, drums, electronics, horns, and synths" into a giddy concoction both sophisticated and catchy. We get light headed just thinking about it. This follow-up to last year's musicforafilm is a compilation of long out of print singles and unreleased tracks. There are no plans at the moment for a tour in this corner of the galaxy. Considering the dearth of information out there on the mysterious Sybarite, you may wish to consult Miss Cleo about Xian's future activities.