Juno

Released in 2011 on Erased Tapes, Juno is a two-track EP that serves as a focused study of the Roland Juno-60 synthesizer. Recorded in early 2010 at the request of fellow musician Peter Broderick, the session was completed in a single night without any overdubs or post-production edits. This 'live' approach to electronic music highlights Frahm's improvisational skill, treating the synthesizer with the same reverence and physical touch as his acoustic piano. While Frahm is a central figure in the neoclassical movement, Juno leans heavily into ambient and minimalist electronic territories. The track 'For' utilizes rhythmic arpeggiation to create a sense of momentum, while 'Peter' (named for Broderick) explores more textural, drifting melodic lines. Critics, including those at AllMusic, have noted the EP's ability to make electronic instruments feel as fragile and expressive as acoustic ones, cementing Frahm's reputation as a bridge-builder between genres.