Quartet turned trio Portico abandon the jazz murals of their S/T, leaving their minimalist electronics as the
skeleton while adding a variety of vocalists (Jamie Woon, Jono Mcleery, and Joe Newman (of alt-J fame) to bring
out a more dream pop/modern soul touch to their sound. The music here is largely reminiscent of James Blake,
How To Dress Well, and even Jamie Woon's works. Thankfully, Portico's abstract mannerisms give them a
distinct personality next to their newly acquainted contemporaries. Living Fields is another solid lean
ambient electronic album, with a definitive artistic and trend setting sound for 2015.
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