9 November 2026
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A collaboration between Toro Y Moi’s Chaz Bundick and twin-brother jazz duo the Mattson 2
6.8
Star Stuff is a voyage into the realm of the indefinite and, by Bundick’s own admission, the music he has always wanted to make Read Review
Robust and completely realized jams, owing both to the obvious technical chops of their creators and the intent to make a fully-formed work that transcends the novelty of combined forces Read Review
While Star Stuff does have true songs, the multi-faceted jams are what make this album Read Review
What happens when chillwave meets experimental jazz? Well, it’s not as bad as you think Read Review
Overall, Star Stuff is an enjoyable exercise in semi-constructed jamming and vintage-sounding tones by a trio of skilled musicians Read Review
The degree to which the listener will enjoy Star Stuff will probably depend on his or her appreciation of Bundick's body of work Read Review
The trio swings between lucidity and lunacy and back again Read Review
The more pop-influenced songs, such as "JBS" and "Star Stuff," sound like The Big Lebowski soundtrack if it featured more Pink Floyd Read Review
Not everything here comes off and when Chaz doesn’t quite dovetail with his collaborators, the results can be really jarring Read Review
US chillwave star takes a turn for the psychedelic. Print edition only
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Chaz Bundick Meets The Mattson 2: Star Stuff
Django Django Doveland
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Gilla Band Pugnello
Somewhere amidst the anarchy of Pugnello, there are gems waiting to be found. Unearthing them is well worth your time Still Listening
Greg Freeman All Set The Bone
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U2 Carnaval de Luz
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La Roux Old Flames
Print edition only Record Collector
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Print edition only Rolling Stone UK
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