EKG, Object 2 (CD)

Dating back to 2003, EKG have maintained their singular focus on tiny, pointillistic sounds. While their palette has subtly evolved in the years since Object 2, their tightly focused approach has not. It's hard to distinguish here between the electronics and acoustic instruments (English horn, suona, and trumpet)—the group's palette leaves little room for either to grow too recognizable. And, as I mentioned when discussing Lozenge's Doozy, I sometimes play music with Kyle so my feelings remain biased here.