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A highly sought-after drummer and all-around sonic visionary, Richard Spaven is widely recognized for his work as a solo artist and collaborations across a strikingly diverse musical landscape over the past two decades. A versatile and adventurous musician, he has performed with and lent his talents to many creative minds, including Gregory Porter, Flying Lotus, The Cinematic Orchestra, José James, TY, Kaidi Tatham, Loyle Carner, Petter Eldh, Alfa Mist and Nailah Porter, to name but a few. The drummer extraordinaire is stepping forward as a bandleader and composer, and the results are nothing short of dazzling. Spaven has just announced the release of his new album Light of Day, bringing his experience from the jazz, hip hop, club culture and drum & bass scenes together with an ensemble of some stellar musicians, including Stuart McCallum, Petter Eldh, Oli Rockberger, Nils Petter Molvær, and Verneri Pohjola. On his upcoming record, “the music is built from the inside out – groove shaping harmony, texture shaping form”, as the press release describes. “The result is controlled intensity, where technique serves expression, and the music moves freely across genres without losing its centre of gravity.”

Light of Day arrives on July 24th through Edition Records but we can already hear the insanely good, groovy and cinematic opening track, ‘Out Of The Quiet’, serving as an exhilarating taste of what’s coming. Quite possibly, one of our favourite records of the year is landing soon. Listen to the absolute treat that is ‘Out Of The Quiet’ below.