Dai-Jo-Bu

The long-awaited new single from Escalated Directors, who continue their energetic releases. This track, Dai-Jo-Bu, fuses city pop with a focus on the feel of live instrumentation and Japanese acid jazz that oscillates between cool detachment and passionate intensity.

At the core of the track is a melodic, thick bassline that drives the entire piece. This is complemented by tight, crisp drums and funky guitar cuts that tighten the composition, creating a sublime Late Night Groove.

A deliberately restrained, smooth female vocal conveys the pain of heartbreak and the faint hope of moving towards tomorrow. The poignant yet powerful message encapsulated in the title Dai-Jo-Bu gently soothes hearts weary of the city's clamour.

A new masterpiece from Escalated Directors has been born an essential addition to any late-night playlist.