One of the UK’s most singular voices, Murkage Dave has spent the last decade crafting a body of work that refuses to fit neatly into any genre box. His music, loosely pop but informed by indie, outsider art, and an instinct for storytelling, is built on honesty, empathy, and fearless social commentary.
A cathartic soundtrack for life in late capitalism, his latest ‘Brut thoughts’ draws inspiration from Talking Heads, Sampha, The Smiths, and The Streets. It came together in an unorthodox, nomadic way, across living rooms and borrowed studios in London, Manchester, Berlin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and the Danish countryside.
The record’s collaborative spirit is woven into its DNA, featuring contributions from James from Yard Act, Kayus from Young Fathers, Ellery from WU LYF, and Lauren Auder.
Murkage Dave’s Sŵn set can’t be missed, he’s a true one-off.
FFO: Hak Baker, The Streets, Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn