@unitedfreedomcollective

Founded by Robbie Redway, Mathieu Seynaeve and WaiFung Tsang, UK-based 'United Freedom Collective' has grown into a collaborative network of diversely talented artists that includes Jordan Stephens, Falle Nioke, Eliza Shaddad, Labdi, William Rees and Facesoul, among others. WaiFung and Mathieu work as psychedelic researchers and health practitioners, so in addition to the four EPs released on Maribou State's 'Dama Dama' label, they have also created soundscapes for psychedelic therapy sessions, online yoga and breathwork channels. 

Influenced, in their words, 'by birds, trees, Buddhism, yoga, headless way meditations, Jungian analysis, Zen Taoism, Chinese plant medicines, indigeneity, Amazonian and psychedelic cultures, icaros and worldwide healing traditions.' The music is eclectic, ranging from afro-inspired jazz to Chinese folk, psych-rock to dub and dance music, an ambitious and inclusive range that has already seen them work with musicians in Kenya, pointing to exciting future collabs that extend well beyond the borders of western musical traditions. Their sound was described by Clash Magazine as an 'aural mosaic that glitters with colour and potential,' and while the sheen of the production and precision of the arrangements might seem a departure from Multi Culti's left-field endeavours, the psychedelic idealism and global connectivity make it a natural fit with the open-ended ethos of the label.

On this new EP, Robbie takes the lead on production and, for the first time, sole vocal duties on all five tracks, which present a fantastic range of influences and style. Lead single 'Between Memories' blends tropes of ecstatic dance with uplifting vocal piano house, somehow making hippie flutes fit in with Detroit strings to epic, hands-in-the-air effect.' Title track Bright Patterns' bridges the gap between Jungle, Jai Paul, and Jamiroquai, a fusion of funky filtered disco-house and electroclash with side-chained pop vocal hooks.' 

Having already had radio support from KEXP, BBC6 Music (Laverne, Ravenscroft, Charles, Nemone, Letts), Jazz FM and Worldwide FM (Gilles Peterson), with a live show has recently sold out Dalston Curve Garden and The Waiting Room, London (as well as gigs at Lost Village, Blue Dot, Neon In Nature and Wilderness festivals) the young collective's future is looking exceptionally bright.

Bright Patterns

Mme.S est une artiste de la scène montréalaise qui, depuis 2016, contribue à mettre en lumière la musique électronique downtempo et midtempo. Elle s’est fait connaitre sur différentes scènes de bars et de festivals et a marqué les gens par son style qui se distingue par l’éclatement des genres. Elle ose sortir des sentiers battus et nous fait découvrir des pièces envoutantes, d’une intensité profonde. Elle ficèle une ligne conductrice de basses grasses qui nous cloue au plancher de danse jusqu’à la dernière note. Bien en contact avec nous, Mme.S embrasse l’espace qu’occupe le son, savourant ainsi chaque frisson que nous procure la musique. 

Mme.S is an artist from the Montreal scene who, since 2016, has helped to highlight downtempo and midtempo electronic music. She made herself known on different bar and festival scenes and left an impression on people with her style which is distinguished by the explosion of genres. She dares to think outside the box and introduces us to captivating pieces of deep intensity. She strings together a conductive bass line that nails us to the dance floor until the last note. Well in touch with us, Mme.S embraces the space occupied by the sound, thus savoring every thrill that the music gives us.

Enjoy the vibes ♫ d[-*-]b ♫

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A bit of a genre jumper, so bear with me 😉
 
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." ~ Plato ❤

Music to trip to. Music to meditate on. Music to upgrade your DNA. Music to get your whole family dancing. Music to teach you. Music to live by. Music to die to. MUSIC TO MULTIPLY YOUR MIND.

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