A group defined by their enthusiastic desire to follow a creative idea wherever it might go, instrumental jazz rock outfit Captains of Entropy have built their creative legacy on a relentless commitment to letting their music go in whatever direction it seems to head. Anchored in a strongly liberated and freeing style of play that almost feels extemporaneous, their recorded albums present as energetically and explorative as newly minted improvisation. As the West Los Angeles trio prepares to step deeper into the limelight, they celebrate the release of their latest single, “Infection.” An upbeat and spontaneous new track, the music strives to encapsulate the creative philosophy of this tenured group.
As the piece begins, an upbeat bassline punctuates an upbeat percussive melody, and immediately, we feel the world of this music being built around us in real time. Shortly after, we hear the playful contributions of the keys take center stage as they expand on this musical foundation, and with it, the direction of the music takes flight. Blending to create an aural ambiance that feels genuine spontaneous in nature, the track seems to combine elements of jazz fusion and psychedelic rock in their playing style and instrumental embellishments.
A single that proves equal parts transcendently meditative and enthusiastically anthemic, the composition sits somewhere between comfortably nostalgic and daringly novel as it ushers in a new era for this group. Having accomplished so much with this latest release, fans can only wait with anticipation to see what could possibly be coming next from these artists’ minds and studio.
Written by Nick Gumas
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