Robohands - Oranj

Robohands is the experimental solo and collaborative project of London-based drummer and composer Andy Baxter. What began as an exploration of drumming has evolved into a prolific body of work spanning jazz, krautrock, ambient, and cinematic soundscapes. With five albums and multiple singles since 2018, Robohands has sold over 10,000 vinyl records worldwide and earned more than 6 million streams for 2023's Palms. His music has received global airplay and playlist support from BBC Radio (Jamie Cullum, Huey Morgan), KCRW, Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify, where he counts over 82,000 followers. Performances at London Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Fest, and Waking Life Festival, plus strong press coverage, have solidified him as a rising international name in jazz and ambient music. Oranj, the sixth Robohands album, was recorded in 2025 between Chicago's Rax Trax Studios and London's Dock Street Studios.

A 14-track LP, it pays tribute to the pioneers of analog recording with valve-driven gear, 1960s Fender Jazz bass, Fender Twin Reverb amps, and vintage Hammond organ. The record blends the warmth of 1960s/70s jazz fusion and late-70s/80s film scores with modern influences, ranging from Boards of Canada to Robert Glasper. Mixed by Sean Woodlock (Hackney Recording Studio) and Shawn Clendening (Lilac Lab), Oranj balances frenetic uptempo cuts like 'Achilles' with reflective pieces like 'Regular Exercise,' as well as experimental moments on 'New Era' and 'Object.' Recorded partly to reel-to-reel tape for added saturation, it stands as the most raw and spontaneous Robohands album yet, with mastering by John Webber at Air Studios and artwork by Baxter himself.