Red Hot Chili Peppers’ John Frusciante has dropped the intense, hard-hitting electronic banger Amethblowl as the first single in anticipation of his upcoming solo album Maya which will be released this coming October.

Amethblowl progresses from distorted, modulated drums over ominous keys in the first 2 minutes before going into full-on Drum & Bass madness with rapid breakbeats, pulsating 808s, chopped up vocal samples, and step-sequenced synths masterfully arranged by Frusciante as the track accelerates to the finish line.

Below is an excerpt from Frusciante’s bandcamp page that provides details on the album’s intent and influences.

“The record is dedicated to his cat Maya who recently passed away, a fellow traveller in his otherwise solitary music making sessions. He says "Maya was with me as I made music for 15 years, so I wanted to name it after her. She loved music, and with such a personal title, it didn't seem right to call myself Trickfinger, somehow, so it's by John Frusciante."

Maya is inspired by his favourite music: '91 to '96 UK breakbeat hardcore and jungle. It’s a varied and personal take with sophisticated, authentic production balanced against John’s acute sense of melody, an inspired blending of machines and samples infused with a joyful energy.”

You can read more about and pre-order the album here.

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