The Return of Pimp Shrimp

Peckham born Archy Marshall is a man of change within his musical releases; something that is not only shown by the number of his alter egos (King Krule, Edgar The Beatmaker, Edgar the Breathtaker, DJ JD Sports and Zoo Kid), but it can also be seen through an eagerness to continue to create dynamic, genre stretching music.  

            (Credit: FEEL SAFE 88 (just say no) artwork)

‘The Return of Pimp Shrimp’ is the new name that Archie will release music as, after posting a status on his Facebook page – “another age another name for the stomps”. The name alone suggests mystery and alongside the new name, the enigma is revealed even more through a new song – ‘FEEL SAFE 88 (just say no)’.

The new track shows a very different path to the hypnotising artistic project and electronic hip hop album  – ‘A NEW PLACE 2 DROWN’ (2015). He instead attempts a more disco based number, providing an almost vintage array of instruments gliding and swaying through the song. Even though there is a change, Archy’s own unique style is still clear throughout; the haziness of the synths and the guitars are placed under his strikingly soulful vocals, whilst maintaining key post-bop jazz influences.

             (Credit: Pari Dukovic / The New Yorker)

Archy evades the media, instead he likes to slowly unravel his creations, for example, he played an intimate surprise gig last week at Peckham’s Montague Arms. So, for the time being, the music to come will be announced only through his own methods, but the mystery raises excitement for a project started so intriguingly.

Listen to the new song here:

https://soundcloud.com/thereturnofpimpshrimp

U&C: Jamie Isaac

Signed to Marathon Artists, this singer and producer is one to watch this summer.

 Hailing from Croydon, London, Jamie Isaac likes to dip into numerous genres such as electronica and jazz, supplying a unique collection of styles. The listening experience involves entwining layers of sound, a technique picked up from one of his favourite musicians, Brian Wilson. He has also claimed to have been profoundly influenced by jazz music; for example, the pianist Teddy Wilson and on the more classical side of influences, Frederic Chopin. These are all artists of astounding acclaim who inspire great platforms of elegance within Isaac’s music, which are blissfully topped off by his soulful voice.

    (Credit Phoebe Arnstein and Stephen Ledger-Lomas)

Isaac is also part of a very prominent South London music scene. He attended Brit school with fellow songwriter and producer Archy Marshall (King Krule), and since then the two have established a solid reputation for themselves. They even collaborated on Archy’s artistic project ‘A New Place 2 Drown’ on Ammi Ammi. Recently, they did a Boiler Room takeover alongside pals; Rejjie Snow, Jesse James, Black Mack and Jadasea. This was to launch his impressive mixtape, ‘Loose Grip’, which involves a number of striking remixes from his forthcoming album. A standout on this third studio release has to be the ‘Last Drip – Remix’, featuring Rejjie Snow. The two pair up to supply a soft and promising track which magnifies the pair’s capabilities.

His new album is to be called ‘Couch Baby’ which drops on July 8^th. The song ‘Know U Like Me’, originally remixed by ‘Edgar The Beatmaker’, has been released in its serene studio form. You can take a listen below on the link, the track foreshadows a graceful album to come. It’s an interesting way to do things, releasing a remix prior to the actual song; the experience in this case goes from intense electronica to a mellow, sunlit spectacle.

The summer of 2016 is sure to be an exciting one for him, with an album drop and a few shows lined up. You can catch him at this years Field Day Festival, taking place in London’s Victoria Park from June 11^th – 12^th. He’s also doing a free warm up show for this on June 8^th at Miranda in Shoreditch. His biggest show will be his sold out event at the Bermondsey Social Club on July 12^th.

Keep an eye out for this man.

Listen Here:

Jamie Isaac - Know U Like Me https://soundcloud.com/jamieisaac/jamie-isaac-know-u-like-me

Jamie Isaac - Last Drip Remix ft Rejjie Snow https://soundcloud.com/jamieisaac/jamie-isaac-last-drip-remix-ft-rejjie-snow