Dutch electronic pioneers Kraak & Smaak return with their highly anticipated seventh studio album, Velvet Seas. Penned and produced between their hometown of Leiden and the sun- drenched sprawl of Los Angeles, the album channels a rich seam of West Coast psychedelia, deep funk roots, and that unmistakable K&S groove, all wrapped in shimmering synths and electronic soul. The record captures the essence of the band's genre-defying journey, blending radiant nostalgia with forward-thinking production. True to form, the Dutch trio have enlisted an eclectic roll-call of collaborators: from the dreamy stylings of PWNT (Rio Kosta) and Butter Bath to the powerhouse vocals of Izo FitzRoy, plus contributions from The Undercover Dream Lovers, Kainalu, Iogi, and longtime live partners IVAR and Berenice van Leer. With hundreds of millions of streams under their belt and a legacy as industry tastemakers, Kraak & Smaak are set to take Velvet Seas to the global stage, with a world tour slated for next year.[info sheet from distr.]