Philipp Schlotter

Hyperlynx: Rest Energy

by Neil Duggan
September 24, 2025

Hyperlynx operates at the fringes of contemporary jazz, where preparation meets improvisation. This Swiss-Irish trio has assembled an eclectic instrumental arsenal: Rhodes piano, prepared zither, electric guitar, synthesizers and drums. This allows them to sculpt soundscapes both alien and familiar. On their album Rest Energy, these elements coalesce into something firmly rooted in the avant-garde, where each instrument's voice contributes to a series of unusual soundscapes. The collaboration brings together Irish musician Matthew Jacobson (who recently made a ...