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My Feet

A song about someone lifting your spirits despite the sometimes-mundane routine of an unfavourable work-life balance. 

(Radio friendly version available - Also shortened to 03.27)

Credits 
Written By: Jack Baldwin
Produced By: Gary Stevenson
Vocals: Jack Baldwin
Guitar: Jack Baldwin
Bass: Henry Baldwin
Drums: Ed Barnes
Violin: Jade Snowden
Keyboards: Phil Taylor
Synth: Phil Taylor
Backing Vocals: Jack Baldwin
Percussion: Henry Baldwin, Jack Baldwin & Gary Stevenson

Read My Mind (Vibes Song)

Read My Mind  (Vibes Song)

Take the Train

Ostensible, Unwanted; Infernal Conception

Atmospheric, dark soundscape inspired by spy drama soundtracks.

Subterfuge Pt.1 (The Encounter)

Restful track with the feel of a choir in space 

Requiem

"When you wake up and you're not feeling tall
Dial it down and switch right back to small"

Bursting with anthemic energy, Switch is all about how to feel better.

Featured by John Kennedy on Radio X X-posure

"A zigzagging EBM stomper with a mesmerizing guitar riff​" - Turn Up The Volume

​"A leftfield bop about making your world - and yourself - a better place​" - Analogue Trash

https://katfive.bandcamp.com/track/switch
https://song.link/KatFiveSwitch

Written, performed, produced by Kat Five
Mixing and Additional Production by ROOKES for Big Life Management
Mastered by Izzy McPhee at Weird Jungle

Switch

Kat Five - Switch

Uplifting fusion of the English Indie folk pop music of Manchester and Liverpool with African Gospel and Soul.

email: nic-chapman@live.co.uk

YouTube video 

https://youtu.be/U7btiIBuEVo?si=uh6FLwcJqbY23Tqb

YouTube Channel 

https://youtube.com/@mrnic?si=V9IFkt5KrrmWt1pb

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/share/17CGCWjkX9/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/mrnic777/?locale=zh_tw&hl=ar

SoundCloud 

https://on.soundcloud.com/cnkvz5Yb13bByb7K7

Bandcamp 

https://mrnic.bandcamp.com/track/find-your-peace

Apple Music 

https://music.apple.com/gb/album/find-your-peace/1800265918?i=1800265919

Mr Nic - Find Your Peace!

This One's On The House

Our musical journey so far has taken us through a mix of tempos and styles, but the piano has always been at the core of our sound. Whether as a melodic centre point or a bassline, we have turned to it time and again for the depth and character it can lend to a piece of music.
 
Our ‘Pieces’ EP comprises of six tracks which lean heavily into classical piano compositions, layered with electronic and string sections.
 
This release marks the 10 year anniversary of ‘Piano Day’. We hope that you enjoy listening to this as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it.
 

The Approach

The Moon Fell out of the Sky

Ibuprofen is the second release from L:T. A dark and introspective song inspired by country and folk classics with a modern twist and honest, frank lyrics

Ibuprofen

Blending timeless old-school jungle and drum & bass rhythms with powerful basslines, 'In Spirit' captures the essence of 90s DnB while reimagining it as a modern 130bpm anthem

In spirit

Come Back To Me

Need To Be

Electric / upright bassist and founder of Nottingham’s popular ‘Sharp Little Bones’ ensemble presents Electric Gumbo: An ode to the vibrant musical talents of the East Midlands.

07 Get Back (On The A-Track)

Written on a visit to seaside town Hastings, "Hot Air Balloon" captures a fleeting, surreal moment—waking up in his van to a golden haze, looking down at the old town and sea, and watching a blimp lazily follow the shoreline.
The song embodies the sleepy, sepia-toned charm of that day: spontaneous conversations, coffees at The Dunes, thoughts of a late swim, and the beauty of simple observations—like "there’s sand in my shoe, so bad news."
With groovy, addictive drums, washed-out horns, glitchy samples, and driving guitars, "Hot Air Balloon" feels both intimate and expansive. One of my favorite details in the production is a playful sound bite of a child’s voice saying, “It’s my turn,”—a moment captured from a sampler I borrowed from a good friend in Bristol. His kids, excited to have their turn on the mic, unknowingly created a perfect little gem, which I wove throughout the track to complement the drum design. It adds a touch of spontaneity and warmth that makes the song feel even more personal.

Bringing additional depth to the recording, Chris Matthewson’s baritone guitars and KD Kadar’s expert mixing tie the sound together, shaping a track that feels like a dreamy memory—hazy, heartfelt, and effortlessly cool. The track was co-produced by Michael Baker and KD Kadar, ensuring a seamless blend of organic and electronic textures.


Hot Air Balloon

"Isn't Love Important" is a song from Jonny Fallout's new album, "Travelogue", released on Triplicate Records (https://jonnyfallout.bandcamp.com). The track combines influences from synthwave to IDM. Dreamy synths and airy, warped pads, underpinned by the scattered and kaleidoscopic arpeggios coalesce beautifully into a wonderfully unique sonic mix.

Isn't Love Important

Another track from forthcoming mini album

Misaligned

Nostalgia is the sophomore album from Patron Saints, and a more diverse record that the debut 'Lateralism' which was released in 2024.

With a larger scope and more focused vision, Nostalgia doesn't sit still for a moment. Instead, it careers wildly through genre-bending electronica song-craft, through deep house, downtempo, rave, dubstep and synthwave, culminating in the magnum opus 'Chicago' that rounds out the album like an electro-symphony in 4 parts.

Would You Come (If I Promise to Go)

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