Brand new album from Lazy H

UK-based producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Lazy H has confirmed his status as a pioneering artist UK music scene over the last few years. With a background in orchestral performance and later a pivot into the sphere of jazz, Lazy H’s musical adventure has been built on a fusion of genres and a dedication to combining live elements with electronic music.

First sharing his sound with his debut single “Bubblegum” in 2018, he quickly earned attention and acclaim, catching the eye of prestigious labels like Brownswood Records and Ninja Tune. With a string of singles, remixes and his first record Where’s Bill? released over the following year, is music, drawing from influences as diverse as jazz, electronica and experimental genres, has seen him compared to iconic artists like Floating Points and Photay.

More recently he’s been focused on improvisation in electronic music and has linked up with artists like Blessed Madonna, Dance System, Joy Anonymous and Todd Edwards which has provided much of the creative spark for his brand new sophomore record titled Music for Modular. With his new album, Lazy H continues to explore the fringes of electronic music, incorporating improvisation and live performance with a modular synthesiser setup, distilling his unique approach into a fresh and futuristic sound.

The eight-track record opens with “Start From An Arp” where a dash of bright synth notes ushers in a drifting atmosphere of soft sonic textures and glistening tones. Rising with immersive swells of warm electronic aesthetic, lilting lead lines cut through the hazy mix as dancing arpeggiated synths flutter around as the song reaches a bold crescendo. It’s the perfect curtain raiser that slips you into a trance-like state and grabs your attention to keep you fully engaged.

“Skeleton Toes” continues with the buzz of synths, subtly shifting rhythms as the soft rattle of various synth tones and stuttered percussive elements casts a lively energy. With a colourful arrangement of contrasting, overlapping synths and the glitchy pulse of the rhythmic shots colliding, the song bursts open with lush vocalisations that snake among the rapid backdrop of intricately flickering synths and shuffle of full drums to create an enveloping slice of thrilling indie electronica.

With “Molten,” the moody minimalism of lightly thumping bass tones and bright zaps of top lines synths gently develops with a laid back marching rhythm and the hushed delivery of ethereal vocals. Flowing with the airy voice hovering through an atmospheric scene, Lazy H offers a spectacular blend of dreamy elements framed by intense synth flourishes to craft a truly unique and entirely enchanting musical experience.

Other highlights on the record include songs like “Body Thaw” with its instant groove from the lightly pattering percussion and bustling dance of lead synths. Jumping into a deconstructed hip hop-esque vibe, various synth timbres wrap around the steady rhythm of female spoken word vocals as the infectious punch of the beat and kaleidoscopic synth array ensures a thoroughly memorable track.

The album closes with “Allen,” where smooth synth tones glide over the mellow snap of the beat to create a soothing instrumental piece that gradually builds with stuttered lead tones and vibrant brushes of electronic textures, resulting in an elegant cut to float you back down after the wild ride the LP delivers. From start to finish, “Music for Modular” showcases the depth of Lazy H’s creativity and his talent for bringing his sound to life via dazzling sound design.

Commenting on the new record, Lazy H shares, “We’re so lucky to be alive at a time where new musical instruments are invented every day, some of which can be made to do literally anything we can dream of. I feel like the full potential of this is really under utilised, particularly in the world of jazz where everything is about freedom of expression. I keep asking myself: why can’t a synthesiser be just as emotive as a saxophone? For me this project is about reinvigorating the world of music with a fresh perspective on how we express ourselves with our instruments; what that looks like and most importantly sounds like.”

Listen to Music for Modular below