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ear detail second album, Rumspringa
NYC experimental duo ear have announced their upcoming album, Rumspringa, their debut release on A24 Music.
Formed by Yaelle Avtan and Jonah Paz, ear first began making waves for their IDM-inspired electropop sound through DIY live shows, their 2024 single, "Nerves", and their debut album, The Most Dear and the Future. The announcement of the album follows their new song "Ne Plus Ultra" released just last week, offering the first taster of the duo's new work.
The album title, Rumspringa, refers to a period in the lives of Amish teenagers when they are permitted to engage in activities that are usually prohibited to gain their own perspective about the outside world before deciding whether they want to commit to the Amish way of life. ear describe it as their "choose life” record, exploring how beautiful and destructive choosing personal freedom can be.
Rumspringa is released on 29 May via A24 Music
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