Sam Akpro

Over the past few years, South London alchemist Sam Akpro has become one of the brightest talents in the thriving UK alternative scene. Hailing from Peckham, London, he incorporates elements of post-punk, no wave, dub, jazz and trip-hop, fueled by a fascinating range of influences (from Joy Division to SAULT, through Miles Davis, Talking Heads, Cocteau Twins, Dean Blunt, Fela Kuti and Frank Ocean).

He now returns with a debut album, Evenfall, that’s rich in world-building, cultivating a dusky metropolis that never sleeps, where streams of late-night traffic rush past static underpasses. Evenfall's ten tracks - which include the previously released singles 'Chicago Town' and BBC 6 Music A-List staple 'Death By Entertainment' - craft an immersive sonic world, rich in mood and atmosphere - a flowing tapestry of South London noir that's serrated yet dream-like, psychedelic yet pounding with intent.

Featuring a multi-faceted backing band - Cameron Jacobs (guitar), Joshua Lee (guitar), Luke Chin-Joseph (bass), Kyle Creaton (drums) and Taylor Devenny (sampler, keys) - and co-produced by Akpro and frequent collaborator Shrink, Evenfall pulls all genres into its orbit. From the post-punk-laced immediacy of 'Death By Entertainment' to the woozy swagger and shout-along choruses of 'Chicago Town', from the dub-infused stomp of 'City Sleeps' to future pit-starter 'Tunnel Vision', this is music for a genreless future where ambiance is king. As influenced by Sonic Youth as it is by J Dilla, Evenfall is an arresting document of the friendships and communities forged while growing up skating the streets of London.

Presented by Bird On The Wire.

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