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Critically acclaimed American producer Tomu DJ (Pitchfork, Dazed, NPR++) debuts on sound as language with her fourth album, 'antagonist.' Recorded in the artist's Oakland, California home throughout 2025 using only a digital piano, her intention for the album was to Inchfree myself from conventional notions of electronic musicInch. This is perhaps seen clearly on standout tracks Inchloose interpretationInch and Inchcareful deliberationInch, which in their cinematic splendor evoke the beauty and thoughtfulness of classical music. Even so, 'antagonist' is Inchnot intended to be like classical music, rather a stream of consciousness akin to spoken word poetryInch. It is easy to see what she means on tracks like InchantagonistInch and InchdanceInch which weave familiar elements into personal narratives of loneliness, perseverance and redemption. Despite it's specific sonic palette, 'antagonist' fits right in with Tomu DJ's discography, continuing to build on the musical ecosystem she has thoughtfully tended to over the course of the last decade. Album Tracks 1. Antagonist 2. Loose Interpretation 3. Step Ladder 4. Dance 5. Water Wheel 6. Careful Deliberation 7. Universal Adapter
