Octo Octa - For Lovers

Octo Octa - For LoversThe record represents some of Mayas most vulnerable work to date. Opening song I Need You is a bold declaration regarding her need for love during a delicate time of rapid change. Written on an extended tour spent alone, this radiant breakbeat love letter is the first vocal performance Maya has recorded in many years, and the first since transition. It features the voice of a woman who has been through an intense personal struggle, and through that

”Only one of the tracks is produced solely by Kwes

whereas 'Move On' (featuring Edinburgh MC Profisee) starts to drive us forward again

to everyone

Bibio is the folk-meets-electronica project of self-taught producer/multi-instrumentalist Stephen Wilkinson

Both take an active role in mentoring young people coming through YM programmes

He even sings throughout

This is our little homage to the eerie romance of the stumbled upon late night black and white horror film

Imraan Paleker (guitar)

Rather more so than you might expect

Followed by contributions from ex Hype Wiliams half copeland ("Fall")

even jazz and gospel

although on 'On'