After a run of warmly received singles, Note presents the thing with feathers, his forthcoming EP via The North Quarter, the boutique label curated by Lenzman. Preceded by Multitudes, Floating (with MNQ) and Sunday Rains (with Meme Gold), each single showed Note in his strongest form yet, blending contemporary production with heartfelt emotion and translating his jazz influences into forward-thinking Drum & Bass. In its complete form, the thing with feathers takes this concept significantly further. Experienced as a full body of work, the EP reveals a cohesive and immersive journey where genre and tempo fall into the background. Jazz harmony, fluid rhythm and futuristic Drum & Bass aesthetics sit naturally alongside one another, allowing the music to be felt rather than categorised. These tracks now exist in the context they were always meant to be heard in. The project also marks a defining moment in Notes artistic evolution. Supported by the long-held belief of Lenzman and The North Quarter, he moves confidently into his own sonic territory, showcasing a refined production skillset and a sound that feels unmistakably his. What emerges is not a focus on BPMs or labels, but on identity, craft and emotional clarity. Written during a period of profound personal loss, the thing with feathers is Notes most intimate work to date. Created while coming to terms with the passing of his brother, the EP was not conceived as a record about grief, yet the emotional truth of that experience runs through the music. It is balanced by warmth, collaboration and quiet resilience. The project became his most collaborative work to date, shaped slowly and deliberately with close friends and trusted creative partners. That personal nature extends beyond the music itself. The EP artwork, created by Super Super, incorporates a selection of Notes own paintings, further grounding the release in his wider creative world and reinforcing the sense of honesty and reflection that defines the project. The title draws inspiration from Emily Dickinsons Hope is the Thing with Feathers and Max Porters Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, reflecting the duality at the heart of the record. As Note explains: This music is me untangling what it means to move through the world with a heart forever broken, yet still learning how to reconnect with joy in spite of it. With the thing with feathers, Note delivers a deeply personal and forward-thinking release that transcends genre and marks a clear new plateau in his artistic journey. This is my most personal work to date. I wrote this music while coming to terms with the loss of my brother. I didnt set out to make a record about grief, but its almost impossible to write honestly while going through something that immense, so this is what came out.

After a run of warmly received singles, Note presents the thing with feathers, his forthcoming EP via The North Quarter, the boutique label curated by Lenzman. Preceded by Multitudes, Floating (with MNQ) and Sunday Rains (with Meme Gold), each single showed Note in his strongest form yet, blending contemporary production with heartfelt emotion and translating his jazz influences into forward-thinking Drum & Bass. In its complete form, the thing with feathers takes this concept significantly further. Experienced as a full body of work, the EP reveals a cohesive and immersive journey where genre and tempo fall into the background. Jazz harmony, fluid rhythm and futuristic Drum & Bass aesthetics sit naturally alongside one another, allowing the music to be felt rather than categorised. These tracks now exist in the context they were always meant to be heard in. The project also marks a defining moment in Notes artistic evolution. Supported by the long-held belief of Lenzman and The North Quarter, he moves confidently into his own sonic territory, showcasing a refined production skillset and a sound that feels unmistakably his. What emerges is not a focus on BPMs or labels, but on identity, craft and emotional clarity. Written during a period of profound personal loss, the thing with feathers is Notes most intimate work to date. Created while coming to terms with the passing of his brother, the EP was not conceived as a record about grief, yet the emotional truth of that experience runs through the music. It is balanced by warmth, collaboration and quiet resilience. The project became his most collaborative work to date, shaped slowly and deliberately with close friends and trusted creative partners. That personal nature extends beyond the music itself. The EP artwork, created by Super Super, incorporates a selection of Notes own paintings, further grounding the release in his wider creative world and reinforcing the sense of honesty and reflection that defines the project. The title draws inspiration from Emily Dickinsons Hope is the Thing with Feathers and Max Porters Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, reflecting the duality at the heart of the record. As Note explains: This music is me untangling what it means to move through the world with a heart forever broken, yet still learning how to reconnect with joy in spite of it. With the thing with feathers, Note delivers a deeply personal and forward-thinking release that transcends genre and marks a clear new plateau in his artistic journey. This is my most personal work to date. I wrote this music while coming to terms with the loss of my brother. I didnt set out to make a record about grief, but its almost impossible to write honestly while going through something that immense, so this is what came out.

The enigmatic Manchester-based musician and producer Richard Kudekha-Lark, known by the pseudonym Note, proudly announces the imminent release of his electrifying new EP, 'Impressions Of A Still Life', set to unleash on 26th January 2024 under the banner of soulful drum and bass specialists The North Quarter. In a music landscape torn between the Zoomer-led drum and bass revival and the guardians of its underground roots, Note has somehow managed to find his own lane, a beacon of innovation seamlessly weaving heartfelt melodies and cerebral beats. Since his debut in 2021, Note has left an indelible mark on the scene, recognized for his ever-evolving, soulful sound that effortlessly blends avant-garde jazz, hip-hop, and R&B into meticulously crafted drum and bass/jungle compositions. After a slew of releases on labels such as Goldfat Records, Vandal as well as The North Quarter, Note found himself caught in the whirlwind of the drum and bass scene, "the scene seems to be in a bizarrely fraught place; coming out of covid there was suddenly all this young energy pushing the sound in a whole other direction whilst at the same time the audience for the more established artists seemed to have dissipated. It wasn't so much a passing of the torch but rather a snatching. And to be completely honest I'm not quite sure where I sit in all of this, so the temptation to cling on to any attention you get can be pretty fierce." Yet, instead of succumbing to the relentlessness of the industry, Note sought refuge in authenticity. Exploring his unique sound became a journey influenced by the challenges of navigating a scene in flux. As Note candidly puts it, "a lot of my releases until now have been a response to the times I found myself having to navigate these environments and ways of working that weren't sustainable for me." In the midst of this chaos, Note yearned for stillness. Inspired by conversations with mentors like Grant Porter, Jonny Mitekiss, and The North Quarter's Teije Van Vliet aka Lenzman, Note embraced a more natural pace of creation. The result is 'Impressions Of A Still Life', Note's most daring and diverse work to date. Drawing inspiration from post-impressionist art, the EP unfolds like a series of vivid paintings, each track a nuanced brushstroke capturing the essence of stillness. Amidst lush instrumentation, deep bass, and chopped breaks, subtle details emerge—tickings of a clock, footsteps on a forest floor, a deep inhale. As the tracks play out, these elements interact, much like a painting coming to life. "I wasn't really looking to make any grand statements with this. In my personal life I'm trying to be a bit more intentional about creating space to enjoy more moments of stillness and these tracks were a way of capturing or documenting what that journey has been like." Note's creative evolution is evident in his incorporation of more live instrumentation than ever before—live bass, rhodes, various percussion, and even a grand piano. The EP also marks Note's foray into uncharted musical territories, exemplified by the dreamy and genre-defying opener 'EVR', featuring ethereal vocals from Manchester-based alternative singer-songwriter FEENEY. In these five tracks tailored for the dance-floor, Note paints a vibrant portrait, celebrating the joy found in life's simpler, quieter moments. But for him 'Impressions Of A Still Life' is not just an EP; it's a sonic journal that captures the essence of his journey towards authenticity, gratitude, and the blissful stillness found at the heart of his music.

The enigmatic Manchester-based musician and producer Richard Kudekha-Lark, known by the pseudonym Note, proudly announces the imminent release of his electrifying new EP, 'Impressions Of A Still Life', set to unleash on 26th January 2024 under the banner of soulful drum and bass specialists The North Quarter. In a music landscape torn between the Zoomer-led drum and bass revival and the guardians of its underground roots, Note has somehow managed to find his own lane, a beacon of innovation seamlessly weaving heartfelt melodies and cerebral beats. Since his debut in 2021, Note has left an indelible mark on the scene, recognized for his ever-evolving, soulful sound that effortlessly blends avant-garde jazz, hip-hop, and R&B into meticulously crafted drum and bass/jungle compositions. After a slew of releases on labels such as Goldfat Records, Vandal as well as The North Quarter, Note found himself caught in the whirlwind of the drum and bass scene, "the scene seems to be in a bizarrely fraught place; coming out of covid there was suddenly all this young energy pushing the sound in a whole other direction whilst at the same time the audience for the more established artists seemed to have dissipated. It wasn't so much a passing of the torch but rather a snatching. And to be completely honest I'm not quite sure where I sit in all of this, so the temptation to cling on to any attention you get can be pretty fierce." Yet, instead of succumbing to the relentlessness of the industry, Note sought refuge in authenticity. Exploring his unique sound became a journey influenced by the challenges of navigating a scene in flux. As Note candidly puts it, "a lot of my releases until now have been a response to the times I found myself having to navigate these environments and ways of working that weren't sustainable for me." In the midst of this chaos, Note yearned for stillness. Inspired by conversations with mentors like Grant Porter, Jonny Mitekiss, and The North Quarter's Teije Van Vliet aka Lenzman, Note embraced a more natural pace of creation. The result is 'Impressions Of A Still Life', Note's most daring and diverse work to date. Drawing inspiration from post-impressionist art, the EP unfolds like a series of vivid paintings, each track a nuanced brushstroke capturing the essence of stillness. Amidst lush instrumentation, deep bass, and chopped breaks, subtle details emerge—tickings of a clock, footsteps on a forest floor, a deep inhale. As the tracks play out, these elements interact, much like a painting coming to life. "I wasn't really looking to make any grand statements with this. In my personal life I'm trying to be a bit more intentional about creating space to enjoy more moments of stillness and these tracks were a way of capturing or documenting what that journey has been like." Note's creative evolution is evident in his incorporation of more live instrumentation than ever before—live bass, rhodes, various percussion, and even a grand piano. The EP also marks Note's foray into uncharted musical territories, exemplified by the dreamy and genre-defying opener 'EVR', featuring ethereal vocals from Manchester-based alternative singer-songwriter FEENEY. In these five tracks tailored for the dance-floor, Note paints a vibrant portrait, celebrating the joy found in life's simpler, quieter moments. But for him 'Impressions Of A Still Life' is not just an EP; it's a sonic journal that captures the essence of his journey towards authenticity, gratitude, and the blissful stillness found at the heart of his music.

The long awaited 'Detroit Haze EP' by Submorphics will soon be released on The North Quarter. With lazy Rare Groove aesthetics, the project sees the well-travelled producer showcase his Detroit heritage to the fullest. Although Submorphics is an artist known throughout the Drum and Bass industry for his consistency in both style and quality, Detroit Haze cements his true musical coming of age. Having earned his stripes in the USA as both a producer and esteemed DJ, he now takes the spotlight as an authentic man of music. It's only logical that his momentum is captured on Lenzman's The North Quarter, a record label which values real heart for music and craftsmanship above the so-called flavour of the month.

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