Ten years ago, Chaz Bear, (known professionally as Toro y Moi) a musician and producer, made the move from Columbia, South Carolina to Berkeley, California. This was the first time he had ever lived away from his home state, and he was excited to explore the new music scene in the Bay Area. It was around this time that he was introduced to Pat Brown and the team at Different Fur Recording Studios in San Francisco. Chaz was excited about the opportunity to make a full record in a studio for the first time, as he had previously only worked in studios to mix his bedroom recordings. To prepare for this new experience, Chaz was deliberate with his material, writing about 15 demos at home before bringing them into the studio to finish. As he explored San Francisco and Los Angeles more, he became more familiar with the club scene and how music works in those spaces. This experience influenced him to aim for a bigger sound. Hearing the songs from his album "Anything in Return" come alive in the studio was a unique and rare experience that taught him how to play with space in the sub-frequency area. The lyrics for the songs were created last in the process, which makes Chaz happy to share the original versions of these songs, the instrumentals, with his fans. He hopes that it will bring them closer to the songs in a way.
"Anything in Return" is a collection of rhythmic, mellow, ethereal, and lush music that transports listeners to a dreamy and introspective world. The album's sound is characterised by its intricate beats, soothing melodies, and captivating soundscapes.
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