Notion EP

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Tash Sultana’s Notion EP is a six‑track release from 2016 that first established them as a one‑person, multi‑instrumental powerhouse, blurring psychedelic rock, alt‑R&B, dub, and t rip‑hop. Released independently on their own Lonely Lands label, it features four studio recordings—“Synergy,” “Gemini,” “Notion,” and “Jungle”—plus two extended live takes of “Big Smoke” that together run longer than many full‑length albums. Built from looped guitar, beatboxing, percussion‑style finger‑tapping, synths, and other instruments all played by Sultana, the EP showcases their ability to build songs in real time into dense, echoing soundscapes without losing groove or melody.Each track explores a slightly different corner of that world. “Synergy” opens with layered, delay‑soaked guitar and a trip‑hop pulse; “Gemini” is a slower, synth‑heavier dreamscape that spotlights Sultana’s wide vocal range; the title track “Notion” leans into introspective, Jeff Buckley‑tinted acoustic psych‑soul; and “Jungle” folds dub/reggae rhythms and beatboxing into a swelling, hypnotic build that became their breakout hit. The live “Big Smoke” parts stretch past 20 minutes combined, capturing Sultana improvising, looping, and soloing with the same intensity that made their early busking and Tiny Desk performances go viral. Critics and fans alike have praised Notion as a remarkably fully formed statement for such an early release—an immersive, late‑night record where virtuosic guitar work and looping never feel showy for their own sake, but serve a cohesive, sensual, and slightly otherworldly mood. Show more