Denovali presents Taroug - Untitled

CLOT Magazine

We are presenting our latest auditory journey curated by Taroug for CLOT Magazine's mixtape series. Taroug is the solo project of drummer and electronic music producer Tarek Zarroug, whose unique perspective is shaped by his roots in the suburbs of the Tunisian desert and his upbringing in Germany. Following his 2020 EP "Perpetual" and a series of notable remixes for artists such as Archive, Taroug has continued to evolve and refine his musical aesthetic. Taroug’s debut album, Darts & Kites, was released on Denovali Records. Drawing inspiration from the infinite possibilities of Penrose tiling, the album explores themes of change and transformation. This fascination is reflected in the album's nine tracks and cover art design, creating a cohesive artistic vision. The album presents a captivating blend of genres and styles, resulting in a sonic landscape that is both haunting and beautiful while weaving together experimental and abstract soundscapes with oriental influences, collected field recordings, pulsating dark beats, and hypnotic vocals. Contributions from notable artists further enrich the album: Beate Wolff’s cello, Benedikt Koch’s saxophone, Timo Schieber’s piano, and Niklas Genschel’s vocals alongside Abdallah Abozekry’s saz. The album artwork, a collaboration with architect and designer Marie Brosius, captures the intricate patterns and ornaments that reflect the album’s themes. It emerges as a mosaic of sound, seamlessly blending the unfamiliar with the familiar. For this mixtape, the artist mentions he has combined tracks from his album Darts & Kites with unreleased material, sketches, hidden gems, and inspirations from the Tunisian experimental and electronic music scene. Tracklist 1. Dove Molotov Qaas 2. Azu Tiwaline feat. Cinna Peyghamy Magnetic Service 3. Taroug Morphagene Sketch 4. Mash Echoing 5. Taroug Jewels II 6. Azu Tiwaline Luz Azul 7. R.I.G II 8. DVSN SINE LUV 9. Taroug Cicada (work in progress) 10. Taroug Miled (work in progress)