{"product_id":"chloe-kim_ratsnake_2025_mdl","title":"Ratsnake","description":"Raised in Korea and now based in Sydney, percussionist Chloe Kim is establishing herself as a singular voice in contemporary drumming, blending audacious improvisation, compositional clarity, and intercultural depth. Ratsnake marks her ambitious entry into the canon of solo drum albums, combining visceral power, precision, and imagination. Kim gained international recognition in 2023 with her 100-hour, 10-day solo performance, described as \"herculean\" by The Guardian. On Ratsnake, she channels this endurance and vision into a deeply personal studio work, exploring the full sonic potential of the drums, treating them as both a melodic and sculptural instrument. The album's title refers to a dream Kim's mother had before her birth, the ratsnake—a Korean symbol of resilience, transformation, and rare fortune—which weaves through the album via its complex and elegant rhythmic motifs. Each track reveals an aspect of her solo language, from extended rhythmic cycles to new textures for her live performances, as in \"The First Gift\" or \"Birth Dream.\" Produced and recorded by Randall Dunn, Annea Lockwood, and Kali Malone, Ratsnake captures the richness and finesse of her dynamic phrasing. This powerful and nuanced debut album redefines the possibilities of solo percussion while affirming Kim's unique personality.","brand":"Chloe Kim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55700920664408,"sku":null,"price":20251031.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0360\/files\/0850077743054_35cfb05f-5701-4f27-9f4f-fb865640726c.jpg?v=1760727724","url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en\/products\/chloe-kim_ratsnake_2025_mdl","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}