Tacoma Park Releases Recent Album ‘Baltimore’ Blending Acoustic Americana and Kosmische Electronics
Tacoma Park, the musical duo from North Carolina consisting of John Harrison and Ben Felton, has released their new album ‘Baltimore’ through Centripetal Force. The album, which followed their 2023 self-titled release, blends acoustic Americana with kosmische electronics to create a cohesive and deeply textured sound. According to KLOF Mag, the album features tracks such as ‘Here,’ an acoustic tune reminiscent of James Elkington and Nathan Salsburg’s style, and ‘Lost,’ which incorporates electronic drones and backward-sounding keyed notes. The album’s opening track ‘Here’ and closing track ‘Oak’ bookend the record with dueting acoustics, while ‘Oak’ specifically features wah-wah guitar and drums adding depth to the composition. The album was mastered by Chuck Johnson and resulted from lengthy, sometimes remote recording sessions where extensive editing—such as reducing the track ‘Paris’ from nearly 20 minutes to just over 8 minutes—contributed to its focused and assured character.
The duo’s approach combines traditional acoustic elements with experimental electronic textures, drawing from ambient music and Krautrock influences. KLOF Mag noted that the album successfully balances traditional pieces with ‘welcome weirdness,’ creating an adventurous, proggy listening experience. The vinyl edition of ‘Baltimore’ is limited to 100 copies and includes insert and liner notes, available through Bandcamp with a digital download option in 24-bit/96kHz quality.
About Tacoma Park
Tacoma Park is a musical project formed by North Carolina musicians John Harrison and Ben Felton. The duo is known for probing and fusing elements of acoustic Americana, ambient music, and less expected genres such as kosmische improvisation and Krautrock. Their 2023 self-titled album was the first release with Centripetal Force, and ‘Baltimore’ represents their second collaboration with the label.
Release Details and Availability
The album ‘Baltimore’ was released on April 24, 2026, as indicated by the Bandcamp listing for the digital album. Pre-orders were available prior to the release date, with the vinyl edition offering a black vinyl pressing limited to 100 copies. The digital version is available in high-resolution formats including MP3, FLAC, and 24-bit/96kHz. The album can be purchased through Tacoma Park’s Bandcamp page, which also offers the option to send the album as a gift.
Musical Style and Influences
Tacoma Park’s music integrates acoustic Americana with kosmische electronics, a style rooted in German electronic and experimental music of the 1970s. The duo’s work often features slide guitar giving way to electronic lines, as heard in tracks like ‘Circles as a Path as a Valley’ from their 2023 album. In ‘Baltimore,’ the use of wah-wah guitar on ‘Oak’ and the integration of synth sounds with effected guitar in ‘Lost’ demonstrate their commitment to blending organic and electronic textures. The album’s mastering by Chuck Johnson contributed to its cohesive sound, ensuring that the diverse elements are balanced throughout the record.
Critical Reception
KLOF Mag described ‘Baltimore’ as ‘more focused and assured than ever,’ highlighting the album’s successful balance between traditional acoustic elements and experimental electronic touches. The publication noted that the extensive editing process—such as the significant reduction of the ‘Paris’ track—resulted in a cohesive album that avoids feeling disjointed despite its diverse influences. The review emphasized the album’s adventurous and proggy character while maintaining a sense of musical unity.
Tacoma Park Releases New Album ‘Baltimore’ Blending Acoustic Americana and Kosmische Electronics
Tacoma Park, the musical duo from North Carolina consisting of John Harrison and Ben Felton, has released their new album ‘Baltimore’ through Centripetal Force. The album, which followed their 2023 self-titled release, blends acoustic Americana with kosmische electronics to create a cohesive and deeply textured sound. According to KLOF Mag, the album features tracks such as ‘Here,’ an acoustic tune reminiscent of James Elkington and Nathan Salsburg’s style, and ‘Lost,’ which incorporates electronic drones and backward-sounding keyed notes. The album’s opening track ‘Here’ and closing track ‘Oak’ bookend the record with dueting acoustics, while ‘Oak’ specifically features wah-wah guitar and drums adding depth to the composition. The album was mastered by Chuck Johnson and resulted from lengthy, sometimes remote recording sessions where extensive editing—such as reducing the track ‘Paris’ from nearly 20 minutes to just over 8 minutes—contributed to its focused and assured character.
The duo’s approach combines traditional acoustic elements with experimental electronic textures, drawing from ambient music and Krautrock influences. KLOF Mag noted that the album successfully balances traditional pieces with ‘welcome weirdness,’ creating an adventurous, proggy listening experience. The vinyl edition of ‘Baltimore’ is limited to 100 copies and includes insert and liner notes, available through Bandcamp with a digital download option in 24-bit/96kHz quality.
About Tacoma Park
Tacoma Park is a musical project formed by North Carolina musicians John Harrison and Ben Felton. The duo is known for probing and fusing elements of acoustic Americana, ambient music, and less expected genres such as kosmische improvisation and Krautrock. Their 2023 self-titled album was the first release with Centripetal Force, and ‘Baltimore’ represents their second collaboration with the label.
Release Details and Availability
The album ‘Baltimore’ was released on April 24, 2026, as indicated by the Bandcamp listing for the digital album. Pre-orders were available prior to the release date, with the vinyl edition offering a black vinyl pressing limited to 100 copies. The digital version is available in high-resolution formats including MP3, FLAC, and 24-bit/96kHz. The album can be purchased through Tacoma Park’s Bandcamp page, which also offers the option to send the album as a gift.
Musical Style and Influences
Tacoma Park’s music integrates acoustic Americana with kosmische electronics, a style rooted in German electronic and experimental music of the 1970s. The duo’s work often features slide guitar giving way to electronic lines, as heard in tracks like ‘Circles as a Path as a Valley’ from their 2023 album. In ‘Baltimore,’ the use of wah-wah guitar on ‘Oak’ and the integration of synth sounds with effected guitar in ‘Lost’ demonstrate their commitment to blending organic and electronic textures. The album’s mastering by Chuck Johnson contributed to its cohesive sound, ensuring that the diverse elements are balanced throughout the record.
Critical Reception
KLOF Mag described ‘Baltimore’ as ‘more focused and assured than ever,’ highlighting the album’s successful balance between traditional acoustic elements and experimental electronic touches. The publication noted that the extensive editing process—such as the significant reduction of the ‘Paris’ track—resulted in a cohesive album that avoids feeling disjointed despite its diverse influences. The review emphasized the album’s adventurous and proggy character while maintaining a sense of musical unity.