Tropical Desert by BABON - Wonderwheel [WONDERLP72]
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Tropical Desert

BABON

A 10 track worldbeat album (39m 16s) — released September 26th 2025 on Wonderwheel

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Discover Tropical Desert, the boundary-pushing debut album from BABON, a psychedelic instrumental band from Indonesia that's turning heads across the globe. Blending traditional Indonesian styles like Keroncong and Dangdut with far-reaching influences—from Middle Eastern grooves and Latin rhythms to Spaghetti Western flair and Afro-funk—BABON crafts a bold, cinematic sound they call "Tropical Desert" music. Released by London's Batov Records, this record follows their acclaimed singles "Desert Rose" and "TNT," and arrives with nearly sold-out early pressings. Beyond the music, BABON channels their passion for the environment into rich, instrumental storytelling, with plans to release a live session paired with sweeping visuals of Indonesia's natural beauty.

tasty library/soundtrack flavours - Tamar Collocutor Soho Radio

Both tracks sound as though they would sit perfectly in a Quentin Tarantino movie .. taking a few plays but digging this almost retro feel .. Nice! - Andy Lothian Starpoint Radio

Total landscape exploration - Pedro Fumero WFMU

Cinematic vibes - reminiscent of some Glenn Fallows work! - Steve KIW 1BTN Radio / BAOL

Well played and mixed. Cool vibe for lounge gigs - Louie Torres Jr

beautiful music - Chris Gill Northside Records/RRR

Mirage is a jam - Bill Brewster MixMag

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