C.Y.M.

C.Y.M. is a duo that brings together British producer and DJ Mike Greene (known as Fort Romeau) and Los Angeles–based musician Chris Baio, the bassist of Vampire Weekend. Their self-titled debut album, released in October 2024, showcases a blend of diverse influences including krautrock, shoegaze, indie, industrial, and soul, shaped by their deep knowledge and appreciation of a wide range of genres. The album was produced by the duo and mixed by David Wrench, known for working with artists like Frank Ocean and Jamie XX, and features songs recorded across global cities including Los Angeles, London, Paris, Glasgow, and Lagos.

Their music reflects a thoughtful, classic approach to production inspired by landmark albums like *Moon Safari* by Air and *Psyence Fiction* by Unkle, but with a modern touch and an intriguing connection to Italian city names in their track titles. Fans of rich, layered electronic and indie-inflected sounds will find C.Y.M.'s work both meticulously crafted and surprisingly cohesive across their debut record.