Photo: Karolina Wieolcha

Following the tantalizing title track released earlier this month, London-based guitarist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Sheldon Agwu has shared ‘Providence’, the second single lifted from his upcoming debut album Kintsugi. ‘Providence’ offers another transcendent glimpse into Agwu’s album and vision, blending virtuosic guitar with soulful, experimental elements. Expanding on the influences of artists like Andrew Pekler, Jon Hassell, Rick Rubin, and Madlib, ‘Providence’ is a serene and expansive track, dreamy yet emotionally powerful. Listen to it below and look out for the full album on April 11th.

Photo: Karolina Wieolcha

We weren’t familiar with Sheldon Agwu up until recently but the London-based guitarist, producer and multi-instrumentalist caught our ears on first listen. He has announced the release of his debut LP, Kintsugi, arriving on April 11th. While this will be his first full-length album, Agwu has been active in the London music scene for a while now performing, collaborating, teaching and also as musical director for known London venues like Jazz Cafe or XOYO. Kintsugi takes its name from the Japanese art of pottery repairing without hiding the damage but highlighting it, thus embracing the beauty of imperfections. On the upcoming album, Agwu conjures that philosophy, believing that by accepting the imperfections of oneself and one’s creativity, “the celestial begins to show itself, and so, quite organically the elements of the influences are made apparent.”
Drawing inspiration from artists like Andrew Pekler, Jon Hassell, Rick Rubin, and Madlib, combined with virtuosic guitar-playing and a soulful flair, Agwu has created an absolutely beautiful, emotive and sublime album.

To usher in Kintsugi is the album’s title track, a tantalizing hint of what’s to come. Take a listen now.