Black Midi's New Chapter and Jessie Ware's [Stereo Current]

This week's roundup dives into the rich, textured layers of the indie scene, starting with the atmospheric bliss of Bei Bei’s 'Two Moons,' which recently arrived to celebrate the Lunar New Year through a blend of guzheng and lo-fi production. We then explore the high-stakes evolution of Cameron Picton as he transitions from the chaotic energy of black midi into the surrealist pop of My New Band Believe. The episode also covers Jessie Ware’s latest foray into cinematic dance music with her Ennio Morricone-interpolating track 'Ride,' and the return of Eugene McGuinness, who finds his stride again with the witty, indie-rock swagger of 'Icarus.' It is a week of deep musicality and intellectual sharp turns.

Topics Covered

• 🏮 Bei Bei & Paul Elliott: The cinematic ambient-fusion of 'Two Moons' and the intersection of ancient heritage and modern tech.
• 🌀 My New Band Believe: Cameron Picton’s new project under Rough Trade and the 'fever dream' origins of their debut self-titled LP.
• 🤠 Jessie Ware: The 'disco-western' sound of 'Ride' and its bold interpolation of 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.'
• 🏛️ Eugene McGuinness: The Liverpool scene veteran’s comeback with 'Icarus' and his upcoming album 'Versus the Universe.'

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• (00:04) - Introduction
• (00:04) - Ancient Strings & Analog Synths
• (02:04) - Conclusion