UK-based musical outfit NEEB has been the epitome of genre-blending creativity for over twenty years, consistently exploring the fringes of their shifting musical vision. For a long time operating as a trio consisting of Mark Hand on Rhodes piano, synths, loops and vocoder, Mark Lloyd on drums and Tony Waite on bass and production, the band has covered a wide range of styles, from electronica to dub, drum and bass, break-beat, funky house, techno and jazz style breaks.
This sonic journey has been captured by a series of impressive releases that have won them a global audience, earning them a loyal following and tens of thousands of downloads. After a four-year hiatus, NEEB has returned, revitalised and creatively charged, with a new addition to their lineup.
The introduction of vocalist Jasmine Weatherill has brought a fresh angle to the group, adding a soulful depth to their already rich soundscapes. Jasmine, who initially joined as a guest artist, has now become a full-fledged member of the band, a development that has significantly shaped the direction of their recent work.
This evolution was first showcased in their track “Brighter Day” earlier this year and now, they take it a step further with their latest release, the new single titled “Take To The Sky.” Serving up a stunning blend of NEEB’s trademark funky bass lines, intoxicating rhythms and lush synths, now topped by the exquisite and jazz-infused vocals of Jasmine Weatherill, the track also features the percussive skills of Martin Ditcham, a seasoned musician known for his work on Talk Talk’s records.
Casting a hazy, groove-driven fusion of jazz, soul and pop, with “Take To The Sky” the band lays down a shimmering sound brimming with sweet melodies and energising rhythm. Filtered through a kaleidoscopic lens, the hypnotic qualities of the instrumentation and Jasmine Weatherill’s elegant vocal performance are underpinned by the shuffling rhythms of Martin’s slick drum work.
As they continue to unveil the latest chapter of their enduring musical story, NEEB offers another dazzling effort that’s impossible not to love. Now having built up a bank of material, the band is set to drop a new full-length record via the Shy Bairn Records imprint in the near future and we can’t wait to see what it has in store.
Listen to Take To The Sky below
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