Fresh off an opening set at Snow Strippers’ sold-out Terminal 5 headlining show in New York City, Surf Gang founder evilgiane returns with the surprise release of his new instrumental album, Giane 2, out now via Surf Gang Records. The project arrives as a direct follow-up to his 2022 release Giane, expanding further into his electronic and instrumental instincts beyond the boundaries of rap production.
Giane 2 is a forward-leaning exploration of sound that reflects evilgiane’s restless creative orbit. The album pulls from a wide spectrum of electronic subcultures, weaving together elements of electronica, bloghouse, braindance, trance, and ambient into a cohesive yet unpredictable listening experience. Features from composer Rue Jacobs and legendary producer Clams Casino add depth and texture, reinforcing the project’s experimental edge while maintaining its atmospheric core.
Released amid Snow Strippers’ ongoing North American tour, Giane 2 feels like a snapshot of an artist constantly evolving in real time. It captures evilgiane’s fascination with electronic music not as a genre exercise, but as a personal language—one shaped by curiosity, movement, and an ever-expanding reference pool.
That curiosity has long defined evilgiane’s career. Known for forging creative relationships across vastly different sonic worlds, his collaborations span artists such as BBY GOYARD, Dean Blunt, LUCY (aka Cooper B. Handy), Slimesito, xaviersobased, Nettspend, Rx Papi, 03 Greedo, and Robb Bank$. His 2024 EP EVILSLIME with Slimesito, along with viral moments like the minute-long hit “40,” further highlight his ability to shape culture from the margins inward.
Beyond vocal collaborations, evilgiane has consistently aligned himself with producers who mirror his experimental mindset. Longstanding creative exchanges with fellow Surf Gang members Harrison and Eera, as well as repeated collaborations with Clams Casino, underscore his respect for production as both craft and conversation. Much of his influence also exists beyond traditional streaming platforms, living in SoundCloud loosies, obscure Rate Your Music credits, and the deep-dive research that fuels his own discovery process.
With Giane 2, evilgiane reinforces what sets him apart: a genuine openness to exploration that extends across every role he inhabits—producer, collaborator, curator, and entrepreneur. The album stands as a focused yet boundaryless statement from an artist whose creative momentum shows no signs of slowing down.
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