Caicos, the moniker of indie-pop maestro Alex Frenkel (Gospels), has shared his enveloping, breezy new single “Behemoth” from his new EP/7” Behemoth / Chain Reaction, out October 24th via Very Jazzed. “Behemoth” is accompanied by a Rozalina Burkova-directed video and follows his 2023 LP Ascension Intention, which earned support from The Line of Best Fit, The Big Takeover, Chorus.fm, and more.
Behemoth / Chain Reaction is a new release from Caicos that brings together old friends and new collaborators from around the world to explore the psychological toll and potential restitution that can come with participating in new relationships. Mike Gordon provides his signature backbone and backbeat on the drums, and Phil Joly once again lends his sagacious mind to skillfully mix and inspiredly expand the Caicos sound.
Joining for this record on piano is Sarah Goldstone, the keyboardist, vocalist, and composer who can be seen on tour with boygenius, Lucy Dacus, and Hurray for the Riff Raff. A gospel choir from Nigeria, under the direction of Itunu Joe, and a string orchestra from Serbia, arranged and conducted by Djordje Milanovic, both take the compositions to new heights. NYC-based sonic wizard Heba Kadry takes the helm of mastering for the project.