Name: Aokohio
Brand: Why?

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

JNR302CD

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-08-30

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

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Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0753936904118

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

JNR302LPC1

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Yellow

Extended format: Yes

0753936904132

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / yellow

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0753936904316

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / red

Artist

Why?

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Joyful Noise Recordings

Joyful Noise Recordings is an independent music label based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Since its inception in the early 2000s, the label has been dedicated to releasing innovative and boundary-pushing music across various genres.

With a roster that includes *Kishi Bashi*, *Sufjan Stevens*, and *Deerhoof*, Joyful Noise Recordings has become known for its commitment to supporting unique and talented artists. The label's diverse catalog spans from indie rock to experimental pop, showcasing a range of artistic voices.

Not only does Joyful Noise Recordings release albums, but they also offer exclusive limited edition vinyl releases through their subscription service called "The White Label Series." This allows fans to discover new music while collecting rare and collectible records.

Why? is the alias of Cincinnati born artist Yoni Wolf, known for his candytime-dissonant, singsong-suicide style. He discovered a 4-track in his father's synagogue basement, which laid the foundation for his unique sound. Yoni has been involved in groundbreaking constellations such as cLOUDDEAD, Greenthink and Reaching Quiet. In 2005, Why? expanded into a full band with long time collaborators Doug McDiarmid, Matt Meldon and older brother Josiah Wolf.

Yoni Wolf, son of a rabbi and an art book editor from Cincinnati, is the mastermind behind the music project known as Why?. His distinctive candytime-dissonant, singsong-suicide style was developed after discovering an abandoned 4-track in his father's synagogue basement. Over the years, Yoni has been part of influential groups like cLOUDDEAD, Greenthink and Reaching Quiet. In 2005, he formed a full band with close friends Doug McDiarmid, Matt Meldon and older brother Josiah Wolf.

Born in Cincinnati to a rabbi father and an art book editor mother,Yoni Wolf is best known by his stage name Why?. His musical journey began when he stumbled upon an abandoned 4-track in his father's synagogue basement. This discovery became the catalyst for developing his unique candytime-dissonant,singsong-suicide style that captivates

Yoni Wolf has spent the last two decades traveling the remote sonic terrain where underground hip hop, avant-pop, and psych-rock meet. On Aokohio, Yoni Wolf condenses the essential elements of Why? into a stunningly potent musical vision. Co-produced by Wolf and his brother Josiah, the record presents a rich palette of musical voices that emerge and disappear into a constantly shifting kaleidoscope of sound. And while Aokohio features many notable guest contributors, from Lala Lala's Lillie West, to Nick Sanborn and Amelia Meath of Sylvan Esso, the listener's attention remains squarely directed on Yoni's voice and vision. Aokohio finds Yoni rethinking fundamental aspects of his approach to creating and delivering his music. The album is presented as six movements comprised of two to four songs each, with some segments appearing as brief fragments that dissolve within seconds.

Aokohio

Music GB