A gig held at The Gallimaufry on Tuesday 30th September. The event starts at 21:30.
Hyped to welcome back Steven Bamaidele as he tours keenly anticipated forthcoming sophomore album 'THE CRASH!.
Nigerian-born, London-based singer, songwriter, musician and producer Steven Bamidele presents a sonically rich exploration of purpose, doubt and personal reckoning. Written against the backdrop of an ever-changing world, the new album combines soul, rock and jazz, acoustic and electronic textures, along with daydream-esque storytelling for a thought-provoking journey in pursuit of something real in an age of hyper-curation and superficiality.
At its core, 'THE CRASH!' is a soulful meditation on the weight we place on relationships, the fundamental cost of growth and the search for direction in an imperfect world. It's a deeply personal project, shaped by Steven's own journey through faith, disillusionment and self-discovery. Raised in a strictly Christian household, Steven's first crisis of belief came at 17, when he began questioning the very foundations of existence. As his faith unravelled, music became his new guiding force-a source of direction, discipline and identity. But as he turned 30, disillusionment crept in once again. The stark realities of the music industry, coupled with global uncertainty, reignited that same despondent weight he had battled in his youth.
"It was an intoxicating feeling when I was younger and had no responsibilities, to foolishly believe I was the first person in history who'd worked something out that no one else had. It gave me this twisted sense of power and was a big creative motivator. Where I'm at now, nihilism is debilitating, boring and unhelpful. I've worked to find a way to channel those feelings into this project. I'm really proud of it" - Steven Bamidele
His last appearance at the Galli was something special - this is not to be missed.
FFO: Loyle Carner, Michael Kiwanuka, Lianne La Havas, Jungle
THE CRASH! LP drops September 5th on Tru Thoughts
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FREE ENTRY ALWAYS
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
Nigerian-born, London-based singer, songwriter, musician and producer Steven Bamidele presents a sonically rich exploration of purpose, doubt and personal reckoning. Written against the backdrop of an ever-changing world, the new album combines soul, rock and jazz, acoustic and electronic textures, along with daydream-esque storytelling for a thought-provoking journey in pursuit of something real in an age of hyper-curation and superficiality.
At its core, 'THE CRASH!' is a soulful meditation on the weight we place on relationships, the fundamental cost of growth and the search for direction in an imperfect world. It's a deeply personal project, shaped by Steven's own journey through faith, disillusionment and self-discovery. Raised in a strictly Christian household, Steven's first crisis of belief came at 17, when he began questioning the very foundations of existence. As his faith unravelled, music became his new guiding force-a source of direction, discipline and identity. But as he turned 30, disillusionment crept in once again. The stark realities of the music industry, coupled with global uncertainty, reignited that same despondent weight he had battled in his youth.
"It was an intoxicating feeling when I was younger and had no responsibilities, to foolishly believe I was the first person in history who'd worked something out that no one else had. It gave me this twisted sense of power and was a big creative motivator. Where I'm at now, nihilism is debilitating, boring and unhelpful. I've worked to find a way to channel those feelings into this project. I'm really proud of it" - Steven Bamidele
His last appearance at the Galli was something special - this is not to be missed.
FFO: Loyle Carner, Michael Kiwanuka, Lianne La Havas, Jungle
THE CRASH! LP drops September 5th on Tru Thoughts
_______________
FREE ENTRY ALWAYS
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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