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Archipelago

Jonas Kocher returns to solo work with Archipelago, his third solo album, following Solo (2011) and Materials (2009). Across seven improvised pieces, Kocher explores the tension between control and unpredictability, between the organic and the mechanical. The result is a captivating music where precision meet raw physicality, and where each moment unfolds with striking immediacy.

Rich in contrasts and textures, Archipelago navigates through resonant chords, fragmented melodies, sharp attacks, harmonic progressions, electronic-like sonorities and hypnotic repetitions— presenting the accordion in a completely new and unexpected light.

Liner notes by Jonas Kocher

Credits
Jonas Kocher, accordion Bugari Bayan 2RC

Recorded February 26 2025 in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Recorded and mixed by Bojan Ugrinovski. Mastered by Ilia Belorukov. All music by Jonas Kocher [SUISA].

Drawing by Odysséas Kocher. Design by Nayara Siler. 

Produced by Bruit

Br17
Release date: September 5 2025

Support
City of Biel/Bienne, Canton of Bern

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