Electric Highway Part 2

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Electric Highway Part 2 bridges the gap between their debut Sound & Reason album and the forthcoming follow up. Part 2 of this thematic jam expands on an idea first captured in the debut, but opens out both in sound and scope. Stabbing guitars and wobbling synths support a heavy bass and drum beat that can just as easily sit alongside hip-hop cuts as contemporary jazz pieces like the work of Vels Trio.

New London based quartet Qwalia, led by drummer Yusuf Ahmed, offer a plethora of influences whilst remaining resolutely itself. Assembled from musicians who play with David Byrne, Joy Crookes, Nubiyan Twist, Frank Ocean, Jordan Rakei, Sampha, Cat Stevens and more; Yusuf is joined by Tal Janes on guitars and vocals, Ben Reed on bass and keyboardist Joseph Costi. Qwalia’s debut album ‘Sound And Reason’ is set for release by Alberts Favourites on 24th March 2023.

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released October 12, 2023

Yusuf Ahmed - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Tal Janes - Guitar, Percussion, Vocals
Ben Reed - Bass
Joseph Costi - Piano, Synthesizers

Written by Yusuf Ahmed, Tal Janes, Ben Reed, Joseph Costi
Produced by Tal Janes
Executive Producer - Yusuf Ahmed
Mixed by Adam Scrimshire
Mastered by Alex Killpartrick
Artwork by Kevin Bolliet
Design by Jonny Drop
Recorded at Fish Factory Studios, London 2021

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Qwalia London, UK

Qwalia is a collective of musicians active in many contemporary musical forces today including Frank Ocean, Sampha, Jordan Rakei, Nubiyan Twist, David Byrne, Joy Crookes, Cat Stevens etc.

Herein lies a wide range of musical aesthetics culminating psychedelic-folk, sophisticated funk, ambient and avant- pop into an engrossing, experimental sound. ... more

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