introvertslow slow slow – james tabbi
The verdict
“james tabbi steps into solo territory with 'slow slow slow', a stunning synth-driven post-punk meditation on surrender”
'slow slow slow' opens with the kind of atmospheric synth work that only comes from a lovely set of synths and an even better set of ears. co-produced with ben hillier, whose work with depeche mode and blur needs no introduction, the track builds a physical, architectural space around tabbi's voice. it's a song about giving in to an emotional current, about the moment resistance finally breaks, and you can hear that tension tbroughout. the synths shimmer wonderfully, the textures build, and there's a vulnerability threaded through the whole thing that never tips into melodrama. spin called his work 'suave, synth-driven britpop that shimmers with nostalgia', and this single earns every word of that. it's a melancholic, beautifully weighted listen.
james tabbi is a rochester, new york based multi-instrumentalist, producer and recording engineer, best known as lead singer of acclaimed post-punk duo the heroic enthusiasts. 'slow slow slow' marks his first solo release, the debut single from his forthcoming album a temporary resident, due next year on meridian via ecr music group. it's an absolute vibe, a fresh creative direction, and we're lapping it up. a gem.
thank u for making this james tabbi 🌊
where do you go? – suzy’s field
The verdict
“suzy's field channel 70s funk swagger into halloween atmosphere on 'where do you go?', a brilliantly fresh throwback g/em”
'where do you go?' drops on halloween 2026 with serious nile rodgers energy running through its bones. and not many players can pull that guitar vibe off; but the o'keeffe brothers definitely do. here they've built something here that channels michael mcdonald's smooth vocal delivery alongside rhythmic guitar work that owes plenty to disco's golden era, but there's nothing museum-piece about it. recorded during a february residential session at migration studios in gloucestershire, with overdubs and mixing finished in their home setups, the production is tight without losing its warmth. they're calling it throwback spooky funk, a seasonal release that works because it commits fully to the bit. it's a proper seasonal banger.
suzy's field are three brothers from cork city, ireland, and the younger siblings of actor jonathan rhys meyers. they've been releasing music since 2003, building chemistry you only get from playing together that long. that february trip to migration studios, a converted farm turned residential recording space, gave them room to lay down six tracks while living and breathing the sessions together. they've got dates planned for jersey in autumn 2027, and this single feels like a confident new chapter. we'll be along for the ride.
thank u for making this suzy's field 🎃