Greg Surmacz

Having gained support from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Jamie Cullum, Tom Ravenscroft, Bandcamp Weekly, Spotify Jazz UK, Moses Boyd, Bandcamp, performing at We Out Here Festival and sharing stages with corto.alto, James Holden, Colin Stetson & Sarathy Korwar, Leeds-based multi instrumentalist Greg Surmacz prepares to release his fifth album ‘Building Beyond The Sky’ via London-based imprint XVI Records. Presenting Greg’s blend of jazz-tinged instrumentation with electronic influences (ranging from footwork to IDM, ambient and beyond) with an added dose of low-end sonic depth. Now performing with a full live band, the LP demonstrates an impressive progression in not only Greg’s own musicianship, but also the project’s overall scope, allowing him to push boundaries and capture the energy that only a group of musicians can.

From front to back, this is an album of endless undulating terrain, and a masterclass in build and release. Organic and electronic elements are woven together seamlessly, creating a dense, complex but also accessible listening experience. Energetic first single ‘Loft Music’ harnesses a potent creative vibrancy featuring heavy, scattered percussive elements, propelled by an urgent synth line and majestic horns. Greg explains: “Loft Music is about creating energy and forward momentum, building something from nothing.