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Listen to the single: https://chaosinthecbd.lnk.to/lovelanguage 
Pre-order 'A Deeper Life': https://chaosinthecbd.lnk.to/adeeperlife 

A Deeper Life…

After over a decade of making music, we’re finally releasing our debut album A Deeper Life on May 9th 2025, on our very own imprint In Dust We Trust.

What started as an idea in 2020, during a period of stagnation for us and so many others, grew into something that felt within reach. Demos were refined, and Beans was producing more music than ever. Then, as our intense touring schedule resumed, we never anticipated we’d find the time to complete the project.

This album has been a labor of love—it’s more than just an album for us. It’s a love letter to our home country New Zealand; to our bond as brothers, to our family and friends that have supported us since the start; and to the laid-back way of life that shaped who we are today. But it’s also a journey through the global sounds that we’ve fallen in love with over the years.

Today we’re dropping the first single from the album, Love Language, featuring our fellow Kiwi and regular collaborator, the legendary Nathan Haines, on saxophone. We poured so much of ourselves into this track, and we hope you can feel that when you hear it.

This is an immensely proud moment for Beans and I. Never in our wildest dreams could we have imagined that when we relocated to London from Auckland in 2012, not only would we one day release an album, but that it would turn into a full-time career, giving us the chance to travel the world and meet incredible people along the way. We owe so much of this success to those who have continued to support us, and we hope this musical offering excites you as much as it does us.

Peace and love,
Louis and Beans

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Painting by Sam Edward, album design by Asel Tambay @aseltambay, illustration by Aaron Ziggy @aaron.ziggy
Photo by Ophelia Mikkelson Jones @opheliaafm

Love Language

The second single from our debut album ‘A Deeper Life’ is out today on all streaming platforms. I Wanna Tell Somebody features the brilliant and unmistakable vocals of Josh Milan (celebrated for his work with the famed house production outfit Blaze). The Bossa-infused track was crafted and brought to life with the help of our friends Alex, Immanuel and Cenk—before Josh transformed it into a heartfelt love song ❤️

It’s become one of our personal favourites from the album and we hope you love it too! 🫶🏻🐶

Issa love song bb 💞🌸

Vocals - Josh Milan
Guitar - Alex Cosmo Blake
Bass - Immanuel Simelane
Keys - Cenk Esen
Percussion - Pakito Baeza

I Wanna Tell Somebody

We are pleased to present to you the third single from our forthcoming album 𝓐 𝓓𝓮𝓮𝓹𝓮𝓻 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮

𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓵𝓫𝓸𝓻𝓸 𝓢𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭𝓼 is a nod to the Balearic life and Beans’ love for cigs. An aquatic, uplifting cut for the upcoming warmer months.

Thanks to everyone who has been supporting the album so far! Beans and I appreciate all the luv and can’t wait for you to hear the rest of the project!

Album drops May 9th

Painting - Sam Edward
Illustrations - @aaron.ziggy 
Album design - @aseltambay 
Photo - @hugowirth

Marlboro Sounds

Taken from the album 'A Deeper Life', out on 9 May 2025
Listen to 'Maintaining My Peace': chaosinthecbd.lnk.to/maintainingmypeace
Pre-order the album: https://chaosinthecbd.lnk.to/ADeeperLife 

'Maintaining My Peace' is a collaboration with UK rapper/producer Novelist and US soulful house legend Stephanie Cooke—two artists we’ve long admired. Novelist was first introduced to our music through his mum, and after we reached out, he sent us a voice note from LA saying he was keen to link up as soon as he got back to London. You’ll hear that exact message at the very start of the track—a nod to the moment this journey began.
Not long after, Nov came by our studio and spent hours with Beans, deep in conversation about production techniques, life, and everything in between. That genuine exchange of energy and ideas directly influenced and shaped the lyrics Nov wrote that day—raw, reflective and grounded.
The track’s production pays homage to classic West Coast rap—we wanted that raw, laid-back, soulful feel. Once again, we brought in the talents of Immanuel Simelane on bass and Alex Cosmo Blake on guitar to help us capture that authentic G-funk texture. From the jump, it was clear the instrumental needed a voice like Nov’s and he floated over it effortlessly.
There was something missing however—we needed a hook and we knew exactly who we had in mind. After a long search, we finally managed to get in touch with one of our all-time favourite soulful house vocalists, Stephanie Cooke. To our surprise and excitement, she was totally down to be part of it. Her vocals brought exactly the warmth and emotion the track needed—she was the cherry on top.
The result is Maintaining My Peace, a smooth, heads down, introspective track that blends soul, self-reflection and that unmistakable West Coast influence.

Maintaining My Peace

Taken from the album 'A Deeper Life', out on 9 May 2025 on In Dust We Trust
Listen to the album or order the vinyl:  https://chaosinthecbd.lnk.to/ADeeperLife

Written by Ben Helliker-Hales, Louis Helliker-Hales  
Produced by Chaos In The CBD

Painting - @__artbysam__


Brain Gymnasium

Taken from the album 'A Deeper Life', out on 9 May 2025 on In Dust We Trust
Listen to the album or order the vinyl:  https://chaosinthecbd.lnk.to/ADeeperLife

Written by Ben Helliker-Hales, Louis Helliker-Hales, Lee Pearson Jr., Erwin McEwen
Produced by Chaos In The CBD 
Vocals - Lee Pearson Jr.

Painting - @__artbysam__


More Time Ft Lee Pearson Jr Collective

Taken from the album 'A Deeper Life', out on 9 May 2025 on In Dust We Trust
Listen to the album or order the vinyl:  https://chaosinthecbd.lnk.to/ADeeperLife

Written by Ben Helliker-Hales, Louis Helliker-Hales, Isaac Aesili, Nathan Haines
Produced by Chaos In The CBD
Trumpet: Isaac Aesili 
Flute: Nathan Haines

Painting - @__artbysam__


Tongariro Crossing Ft Nathan Haines

Taken from the album 'A Deeper Life', out on 9 May 2025 on In Dust We Trust
Listen to the album or order the vinyl:  https://chaosinthecbd.lnk.to/ADeeperLife

Written by Ben Helliker-Hales, Louis Helliker-Hales, Alexander Cosmo Christopher Cooper Blake
Produced by Chaos In The CBD
Guitar: Alexander Cosmo Christopher Cooper Blake

Painting - @__artbysam__


Mountain Mover Ft Alex Cosmo Blake

Taken from the album 'A Deeper Life', out on 9 May 2025 on In Dust We Trust
Listen to the album or order the vinyl:  https://chaosinthecbd.lnk.to/ADeeperLife

Written by Ben Helliker-Hales, Louis Helliker-Hales, Isaac Aesili
Produced by Chaos In The CBD
Trumpet, flugelhorn: Isaac Aesili

Painting - @__artbysam__


A Deeper Life Ft Isaac Aesili

Taken from the album 'A Deeper Life', out on 9 May 2025 on In Dust We Trust
Listen to the album or order the vinyl:  https://chaosinthecbd.lnk.to/ADeeperLife

Written by Ben Helliker-Hales, Louis Helliker-Hales, Cenk Esen, Alexander Cosmo Christopher Cooper Blake 
Produced by Chaos In The CBD
Synth: Cenk Esen
Guitar: Alexander Cosmo Christopher Cooper Blake

Painting - @__artbysam__


Down By The Cove

Taken from the album 'A Deeper Life', out on 9 May 2025 on In Dust We Trust
Listen to the album or order the vinyl:  https://chaosinthecbd.lnk.to/ADeeperLife

Written by Ben Helliker-Hales, Louis Helliker-Hales, Finn Rees
Produced by Chaos In The CBD
Vibraphone: Finn Rees

Painting - @__artbysam__


Ōtaki Ft Finn Rees

Taken from the album 'A Deeper Life', out on 9 May 2025 on In Dust We Trust
Listen to the album or order the vinyl:  https://chaosinthecbd.lnk.to/ADeeperLife

Written by Ben Helliker-Hales, Louis Helliker-Hales, Noe Carmichael 
Produced by Chaos In The CBD
Vocals: Saucy Lady

Painting - @__artbysam__


Tears Ft Saucy Lady

Taken from the album 'A Deeper Life', out on 9 May 2025 on In Dust We Trust
Listen to the album or order the vinyl:  https://chaosinthecbd.lnk.to/ADeeperLife

Written by Ben Helliker-Hales, Louis Helliker-Hales
Produced by Chaos In The CBD

Painting - @__artbysam__


Barefoot On The Tarmac

Taken from the album 'A Deeper Life', out on 9 May 2025 on In Dust We Trust
Listen to the album or order the vinyl:  https://chaosinthecbd.lnk.to/ADeeperLife

Written by Ben Helliker-Hales, Louis Helliker-Hales, Cenk Esen
Produced by Chaos In The CBD
Piano: Cenk Esen

Painting - @__artbysam__


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