{"title":"44th Move","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"44th-move","title":"44th Move","description":"\u003cp\u003eMultifaceted musicians Alfa Mist and Richard Spaven announce identities behind their 44th Move project and drop their debut self-titled EP on Black Acre. The pair are two of London’s most hotly tipped Jazz artists, and both have a broad range of influences. Alfa Mist is a self-taught piano player with his early album \u003ci\u003eAntiphon\u003c\/i\u003e becoming an international fan-driven success, receiving more than 6 million streams on youtube alone. Since then he has continually moved on to straddle many genres with recent projects such as \u003ci\u003eStructuralism\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOn My Ones\u003c\/i\u003e, both experimenting with solo piano, neo-classical and hinting at his roots in Hip Hop. Meanwhile, Spaven’s accolades includes three studio albums, such as the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eReal Time\u003c\/i\u003e LP on Fine Line, working with The Cinematic Orchestra, Guru’s Jazzmatazz, Flying Lotus, Jose James, Jameszoo and Jordan Rakei.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pair now team up together for a poignant debut release as 44th Move. “Creating the sound was just a coming together where we discovered that we shared a lot of the same influences. We got to writing straight away - before we really got to know each other. I found it easy with a ton of inspiration. Ideas kept coming and we were on the same page. In retrospect we want 44th to have an edge - it’s a ‘heart on your sleeve’ project where we can express all those hip hop and broken beat records.” - Richard Spaven \u003ci\u003eLittle Techno\u003c\/i\u003e opens with an essence of melancholy and emotional connection emphasising loose drums, pulsing keys and delicate chords. \u003ci\u003eFly\u003c\/i\u003e then superbly merges contemporary glitches and samples with organic percussion while \u003ci\u003eHope \u003c\/i\u003efuses Alfa Mist’s vocal-work with elegant brass, keys and an undercurrent of subtle rhythmic delight. On the flip, \u003ci\u003eBroken\u003c\/i\u003e flows with soft Rhodes sequences and Spaven’s signature crisp-sounding snares, giving a sophisticated edge to its arrangement before \u003ci\u003eTwo Nil \u003c\/i\u003eslants towards a broken-beat lane with distant keyboards, syncopated beats and dystopian-like harmonies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Acre","offers":[{"title":"Clear | 12\"","offer_id":50453384954187,"sku":"1117361","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/c8006191-3258-4be3-a32f-5661f2f6d7a1_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727171486"},{"product_id":"anthem-3","title":"Anthem","description":"\u003cp\u003e44th Move is the combined creative force of pianist and composer Alfa Mist, alongside drummer and producer Richard Spaven. As individuals, the duo have solidified their unrivalled reputations as world class Jazz talents, as exemplified by Alfa’s hugely influential albums such as \u003ci\u003eAntiphon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVariables\u003c\/i\u003e and Richard's legendary drum work with the likes of Flying Lotus and Goldie. Initially causing a stir back in 2020 when their joint project first emerged with their genre busting forays into Dance and Hip Hop. Moving into 2025, they now prepare to elevate the levels, and unleash their debut collaborative album \u003ci\u003eAnthem\u003c\/i\u003e via trailblazing Bristolian label Black Acre. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresenting their debut LP, the pair strive to continue the tradition of adopting a mindstate centred around research and development - pushing themselves to continually learn and grow, raising the bar and uplifting the art form. Launching with first single ‘The Move’, cascading chords elegantly pave the way for Detroit-based rapper Quelle Chris to take centre-stage and deliver purpose-driven lyrics, calling for grit and consistency through life’s challenges. Second single ‘Free Hit’ deploys a scattered junglist break, punctuated by mysterious chord progressions and an enticing, gradually unfurling brass section. Also featuring guest appearances from  Bristol turntablist royalty Awkward, ‘Anthem’ moves seamlessly through diverse sonic terrains, the LP traverses Hip-Hop, Techno and DnB, whilst remaining firmly its Jazz-centric sensibilities. On the album’s creation, Richard Spaven says - \"The essence of 44th Move is to take the traditional disciplines of live musicianship into electronic forms and compositions. Alfa and I have an aligned appetite to break new ground with every project we do and this is the core ethos of the album\". A refined, shifting and accomplished album, it highlights the moment of magic waiting to happen when great minds meet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":51245448331595,"sku":"2240631","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/79afb59b-b35b-dca8-6389-7b5365ba9eef_37ba76b6_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1739223784"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/44th-move.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}