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 North Quarter presents 'Jalapeno', the first single from Submotive's forthcoming EP, Shadow Language. A record forged in darkness, pressure and precision, 'Jalapeno' finds Submotive exactly where he thrives - in the shadows. While he has released a steady stream of music under his own name over the years, he has often chosen collaboration and craft over spotlight, lending his skill to projects that reshaped the landscape rather than claiming the shine for himself. With Shadow Language, a body of work developed patiently and deliberately, that focus sharpens. The EP has been years in the making. Submotive's friendship with label founder Lenzman predates The North Quarter itself, rooted in a shared love of late '90s drum and bass - dark funk that was aggressive but never angry, and rich with atmosphere. 'We talked about doing an EP for The North Quarter for years,' Submotive says, 'but I didn't want to push it until the time was right. I needed momentum and for the whole body of work to feel cohesive. Now feels like that moment.' Drawing from that late '90s strain of dark, experimental funk that once tore through sweat-slicked dancefloors, 'Jalapeno' feels both timeless and volatile. A brooding midrange horn coils through the mix, steadily building pressure before the inevitable heavyweight drop lands. When it does, Fox's simmering, tightly controlled delivery cuts clean through the low end - all clenched teeth, rising pulses and that unmistakable sense of heat gathering beneath the surface. It doesn't rush the impact; it lets it build, letting tension thicken in the room before everything tips. The track has already been doing serious damage in clubs. 'What started as a stripped-back, late '90s-inspired beat grew into a real collaboration with Fox,' Submotive explains. 'He doesn't say yes to just any track. He demands respect in the process, and that's what makes this one special.' Speaking on the track, Fox adds: 'I guess it's a bit of a fun ode to the tradition of sound system culture and MCs bunning down a dance. Sumn to get under the skin and induce that sweaty vibe in the dance where everything clicks.' Behind the boards, Submotive's engineering is second to none. A veteran of drum and bass, he has long been a trusted architect within the scene, working alongside figures such as Goldie and operating as engineer for a host of visionary producers and influential labels. His contribution to The North Quarter helped define the label's early years, his attention to low-end weight, spatial detail and textural depth becoming part of its sonic identity. Meticulous, technical and obsessively detailed, his reputation has been built in the shadows. With 'Jalapeno', Submotive reinforces a presence long respected behind the scenes, refining his own narrative with the same precision he has always brought to others. Shadow Language arrives exactly when it should.

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