Slowe

With a musical landscape that ebbs and flows, Sophie poetically addresses the struggles of self-doubt and the beauty of fulfilment and joy.

These themes are perfectly embodied in the focus track "A Simple Act" as she explores uncertainty, wanting to push herself, but faltering at times with a lack of confidence. Led by the cyclical urge to push yourself and subsequent hesitancy, the lyrics move through sparkling, R&B Rhodes and celesta that nod to her love of neo- soul and a loose beat played by Conor Harrington , bopping between Sam Fox's smooth bassline. Slowe's DIY approach is reminiscent of lo- fi beat- making; delicately layering together session recordings, and repurposing techniques akin to those of J Dilla and Madlib. The result is both nostalgic and fiercely contemporary, with sparkling Rhodes, vintage drum lines, and buttery vocals. The combination of Slowe's radiant lilts and introspective lyricism atop the fuzzy, analogue warmth makes for swooning escapism.