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Psych Major returns with new single “Pre-Giuliani”

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Emcee / Producer Psych Major returns with an ode to the New York of his youth.  “Pre-Giuliani” (also featuring his home-town homie Squeegie Oblong) is peppered with references of touchstones to the five boros during the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s that native heads will recognize.

Speaking on the joint he said “I miss the ol’ NY, not the crime, not the danger but the culture, the flavor and the history that you could glean from any block.  These are some of my most vibrant memories of growing up then.”

This track appears on the new EP Old Head (out now via Below System Records) which also features Sadat X, Wordsworth and Dagha.

Order Old Head: https://bsr.ffm.to/oldhead

In addition to this EP, Psych Major is currently at work on a new project with Dagha and has recently produced tracks for Vic SpencerYoung Zee and the theme song to the new comedy special by Ron Taylor (Bill Burr Presents: The Ringers).

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Waz-u drops ambient gem ‘Vermillion’ ft. Lilyg

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London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.

Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’

‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.

Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.

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