Musical genius and mega-nerd Ben Jacobs is the mastermind behind the delightfully feverish songs of London's Max Tundra, one of the most eccentric and enjoyable acts you may ever experience. Drawing from anything and everything he can get his eager hands on, Jacobs loads his robust dance tracks with musical references so eclectic and bizarre, you would think he's listened to every song ever written. But Jacobs' skills extend far beyond his ability to regurgitate; wielding an aural palette as wide as a mile, Jacobs layers his many sounds with a constant consideration for the convivial, each track remaining fun and danceable despite an almost oversaturated mix of tones. Almost oversaturated... but not quite.

Which Song is a good place to start; singing about the follies of a dork trying to meet "girls in the industry," Jacobs uses an intricate mix of piano, poppy percussion and an '80s synth to craft a funky rager that will explode all over you and have you hooked instantly. The first thirty seconds of The Entertainment might seem like a relatively standard indie track, until Jacobs throws in a sunny house beat that eventually collapses upon itself into what can only be described as a beautiful mess. Until We Die , the eleven-minute conclusion of the album, hasn't a dull moment.

While Max Tundra may seem a bit overwhelming at first encounter, it is clearly the work of a master, containing the kind of music so meticulously crafted that you could listen to it a hundred times and still find it fresh and intriguing. And for all his mixing board wizardry, Jacobs manages to avoid the ostentatious and make beats that are truly endearing.

Recommended Tracks:
Which Song
The Entertainment