A simple four track EP filled with a mixture of classic sounds and lo-fi beats, “Imaginary Farm” is one of the most pleasurable and soothing listens you’re bound to hear. With “Imaginary Farm,” Jonas Wang presents a soothing and introspective lo-fi album that blends elements of jazz-hop and chill-hop to create a perfect soundscape for relaxation and introspection. The album takes you on a journey through imaginative landscapes and introspective thoughts, creating a mood of peacefulness and calm that is perfect for winding down after a long day. Whether you’re listening while studying or simply enjoying a moment of tranquility, “Imaginary Farm” is the perfect soundtrack.
“Raccoon Walk” opens the record with a smooth and nostalgic jazz-inspired lo-fi atmosphere that takes you on a journey through the streets of a bygone era. The sweet melody line is complemented by a soulful trumpet improvisation that evokes feelings of longing and nostalgia. Blending the classic with the contemporary, the sheen with the texture, the rawness with the polish, it’s a perfect introductory chill-hop entrant.
There’s a playfulness that Wang has incorporated across this project, a liveliness and chirpiness that’s just infused with a sense of joy and wonder that has you feeling calm, awake, and pleased throughout. Take the final piece, a seemingly innocuous topic but one that just innately evokes joy from even the most stoic of us. “Otter Family” is an ode to the playful and whimsical nature of otters, as portrayed through the use of stone percussion and jumping melodies. The track incorporates field recordings of otters from a wildlife park in Southampton, adding to its realness.
As a lo-fi package comes, Jonas Wang has arrived with aplomb on “Imaginary Farm”. It’s so creative, luscious, and freeing without trying too hard. An ever so spritely and calming record, Wang is in his element on this project like few are.