Ishmael Ensemble - New Era [Vinyl]

Severn Songs

£15.28

Format: 12" Vinyl
Catalogue No.: SEVS12
Barcode: 5053760097952
Release Date: 10 Feb 2023
Genre: Broken Beat/Nu Jazz

TRACKLIST:
A1 Intro (name tbc)
A2 Polestar
A3 New Era
B1 Salm
B2 Reasons

Fresh from their celebrated UK tour, featuring a stand-out performance at London Jazz Festival, Ishmael Ensemble return with ‘Reasons’ the lead single from their forthcoming EP ‘New Era’, a collaborative project with lyricist and MC Rider Shafique.

Ishmael Ensemble’s Pete Cunningham says: “I first came across Rider Shafique about 6 years ago after I heard his piece “I-Dentity” via Bristol’s Young Echo collective & was immediately struck by his powerful way with words. A true master of his craft.This record was an opportunity to lean into the more bass-heavy side of my music taste. I’ve always been a massive fan of dub in all its forms & producers like King Tubby, Adrian Sherwood & Pinch have been a constant source of inspiration over the years. This sound palette coupled with a voice like Rider’s is something I’ve always wanted to make so I’m super happy with what we’ve produced here.