“It was the first piece of gear that I got in New York - it had this thunderous low end to it”: How a Prophet-5, a kalimba and a prog rock sample inspired the genesis of Bonobo’s biggest track

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Electronic artist Bonobo has made an appearance on the Tape Notes podcast, diving into the genesis of his new song Expander and discussing the making of some of his most popular tracks, including Cirrus from 2013 album The North Borders.

Whether you’re a Bonobo fan or not, you’ve probably heard the song Cirrus before; as Tape Notes host John Kennedy points out, the track was seemingly everywhere for a brief period in the mid-’10s, soundtracking everything from festival DJ sets to café playlists.