Knats - Knats [DINKED EDITION 325] (LP)

"They gleefully rewire jazz with a hard-as-nails rhythm section, drum 'n' bass energy and punk aggression." - The Guardian

"Jaw-dropping brilliance" - Jazzwise

Knats is the band's much anticipated self-titled debut album. It comes on the heels of an incendiary year including supporting Geordie Greep (black midi) and playing as the backing band for R&B legend Eddie Chacon on UK tours. They also played a sold out Jazz Refreshed headliner, supported Str4ta at a sold Jazz Cafe, and performed at the BBC Proms.

Led by two lifelong best friends from Newcastle, Stan Woodward (bass) and King David-Ike Elechi (drums), Knats pride themselves on making "Geordie jazz", with sophisticated arrangements, strong melodies and danceable grooves. Their infectious energy has seen them develop an enviable word-of-mouth ascent, earning Spotify playlist covers and plaudits from the likes of the Guardian, Jazzwise and more.

In its entirety, this album is dedicated to Knats' loved ones; Stan's composition and recent single Tortuga (For Me Mam) shows his love and appreciation of his Mam, while Se7en, a darker tune, expresses his emotional relationship with his Dad, formerly DJ Se7en. Adaeze is a tribute to King's late sister, taken from a gospel folk tune, incorporating West African percussive breaks and instrumentation.

The Knats album represents many things, but most importantly, that Newcastle is not to be overlooked.

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Tracklist:

1. One for Josh
2. Miz [feat. Anatole Muster]
3. 500 Fils [feat. Parthenope]
4. Black Narcissus
5. Rumba(R)
6. Makina Thema (Interlude)
7. Tortuga (For Me Mam)
8. Se7en [feat. Tom Ford]
9. In the Pitt
10. Adaeze