Romanian philosopher, Emil Cioran, once wrote, “I would like to explode, flow, crumble into dust, and my disintegration would be my masterpiece.” It seems to be an idea that would ring true to Sylvan Esso with their latest album, No Rules Sandy.

The North Carolina duo revel in the breakdown — playing with jagged edges of sound and weaving fragments together until they explode or crumble back to nothingness. It’s all about exploration and challenging the norms.