B-Side Guys

When a German hip-hop pioneer joins forces with a globe-trotting indie poet, expectations dissolve into possibility. On “final morning sun,” TIKHET – the collaborative project of producer Sepalot and songwriter Angela Aux – creates a daybreak meditation that draws from their shared musical DNA while charting entirely new territory.

The track exemplifies the cultural cross-pollination at the heart of Munich’s music scene. Sepalot, known for his work with the influential Blumentopf collective, brings his signature production approach honed through years of crafting beats and soundscapes for film. His arrangement work here demonstrates the subtle touch of someone equally versed in hip-hop’s boom-bap and Krautrock’s experimental ethos.

Against this carefully constructed backdrop, Angela Aux’s vocals provide an anchor point. Known for his work with indie rock outfit Aloa Input, Aux approaches the microphone like the poet he is, letting each phrase breathe within Sepalot’s intricate sound design. The production maintains a delicate balance between organic and electronic elements, reflecting their shared appreciation for artists like The Notwist and Giorgio Moroder.

The track’s structure reveals TIKHET’s commitment to musical archaeology. Like their other singles “Smoke Rings” and “So Unique,” this latest offering demonstrates how seamlessly they integrate diverse influences – from nu jazz to folk to Krautrock – without losing cohesion. The result feels both vintage and forward-looking, much like the Munich scene that shaped both artists.

As the latest preview of their debut album “mixtape suite,” “final morning sun” suggests that TIKHET’s promise to deliver “tickets through the universe” is more than metaphor. They’ve created something that transcends simple genre fusion, instead building a distinct musical language from their shared cultural touchstones. It’s a morning song that sounds like it could have emerged from any era, while remaining firmly rooted in the present moment.