the electroscope review: airports and ports
‘The album is a living experience, embarking on a great expedition in a pastel-colored sea made of layers of rhythms and atmospheric synths, where each song plays like a chapter in a story book with unexpected twists, turns, adventure, and landscapes.’
radio: urbant mutant by dj bleek (featuring the windburn is terrible and new arrival on the island)
gert verbeek year overview: airports and ports
absynth review: airports and ports
‘All of the musical guests on Airports and Ports help to create the addictive soundscapes that are on offer. Alexander Hawkins adds piano textures that grab hold of one’s ears, Aquiles Navarro sounds like no other trumpet player I’ve ever heard and creates scintillating sounds. Kat Epple’s flute performance is serene and ethereal, Justin Sweatt’s guitar work brings an otherworldly mood to the album and Jantijn Prins’ acoustic guitar weaves warm textures into the music. Coen Oscar Polack’s field recordings contribute more interesting sonic depth to the album.’
gonzo (circus) review: airports and ports
‘The fifth album convinces purely instrumentally with exciting arrangements.’