JP Jenkins and Joe Foster - Money Desert

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Review by Edgar Mendez

Money Desert by JP Jenkins and Joe Foster: A Minimalist Electronic Journey That Sticks With You If you’re into experimental electronic music that doesn’t try too hard to impress but still leaves a mark, Money Desert is worth your time. Released in 2016 by the US-based duo JP Jenkins and Joe Foster, this album feels like wandering through an empty city at night—cold, quiet, yet kinda mesmerizing. It’s not flashy or overproduced, which is exactly what makes it stand out. The whole thing was recorded and mixed by JP himself, under the "Not On Label" label (which honestly sounds cooler than most big-name labels). There’s something raw about it, like they didn’t spend hours second-guessing every note. And honestly? That works for them. Let’s talk tracks. I’ve had “Quality Looks” stuck in my head for days now—not because it has some catchy hook or anything, but because it’s so damn atmospheric. The beat is slow and steady, almost hypnotic, while these eerie synths float around like ghosts haunting a warehouse. It’s one of those songs where you don’t realize how much it’s affecting you until it’s over, and then you just sit there thinking, What did I just listen to? But in a good way. Then there’s “Desire Paths,” which hits different. This track feels more structured compared to the rest of the album, with layers building up gradually. At first, it’s all minimal clicks and hums, but halfway through, this warm bassline sneaks in outta nowhere and completely changes the vibe. It’s subtle, but once you catch it, you can’t unhear it. Feels like finding a hidden path in the woods—you weren’t expecting it, but suddenly it’s the highlight of your walk. Other tracks like “Dollar Amount” and “Trusted With Scissors And Corporations” keep the mood going, though they lean more abstract. They’re not as memorable as the two I mentioned, but they add texture to the overall experience. Like background noise in a dream—faint, but important. Reflecting on Money Desert, I gotta say, it’s not gonna be everyone’s cup of tea. If you’re looking for bangers to blast at a party, this ain’t it. But if you dig music that makes you think—or even just zone out—it’s solid. Honestly, listening to it feels like scrolling through someone’s photo gallery without permission. You’re getting little snapshots of their brain, and sometimes it’s messy, other times beautiful, but always intriguing. Unexpected thought: This album would probably sound amazing played in an art gallery during a power outage. Just saying.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Trusted With Scissors And Corporations
Quality Looks
Dollar Amount
Desire Paths

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Labels

Not On Label

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Credits

RoleCredit
Recorded ByJP
Mixed ByJP

Notes

  • Recorded and mixed in LA, May 2016
  • Digipack.

About JP Jenkins and Joe Foster

J.P. Jenkins is an American sound artist currently living in his van or in a yurt in Oregon. Growing up in Chicago, Hong Kong, Japan, India, Peru, Italy, and Belgium, Jenkins has played in JaJa Quartet, Super Unity, Ghosting, Beau Breather, and Cex Fucx and has composed music for film and modern dance.

Real Name

    • Jean-Paul Jenkins

Name Vars

  • J.P. Jenkins
  • JP
  • Jean Paul Jenkins
  • Jean-Paul Jenkins

Aliases

  • Bird

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Money Desert* by JP Jenkins and Joe Foster is a hidden gem in the electronic music world. Released in 2016, it blends experimental and minimal styles, creating a unique soundscape. What’s fascinating is that JP handled everything—recording and mixing. Tracks like "Quality Looks" and "Desire Paths" feel like audio puzzles, pulling you into their strange, hypnotic vibe. It’s the kind of album that makes you think while you listen.