New year, new me? I’m very happy to have moved into a new studio space over at @urchinstudios in Hackney Wick. A big thank you to @toby.hulbert for letting me share his beautiful room and lovely gear. I’m off to the US in a few days for a couple of weeks of shows with @m0dernnature and then heading round the UK and Europe with @constant_smiles in March (swipe for dates) but would love to make a record with you (yes you!) in February, April or beyond. X
The Heat Warps is number 15 in Uncut’s top albums of 2025! Music isn’t a competition, but why not pick up a copy of the magazine to find out who we bested in this empirical list of the year’s best music. X
We’ve bounced back: after a period of jazz-related exile, @m0dernnature played live on @bbc6music for @marcrileydj on Wednesday and you can listen back to it now. Featuring the great @roziplain on bass, filling in for the also great @yesreality . X
Taking up our rightful place between Taylor Swift and Nirvana. More downloads last week than Morning Glory! Bested by Ron Sexsmith at every turn though. A lot to unpack here.
Lovely to see this album reaching so many people 🙏
Out now! The new @m0dernnature album The Heat Warps came out yesterday on @bella_union . Such a pleasure recording live in the room with these three wonderful musicians and proud to have mixed this one too. Dig in. X
“Their best LP yet... Like The Strokes of ‘Is This It’ trying their hand at metronomic Can jams.” Uncut – 9/10
"A band that creates patterns out of complex fractal parts and limpid beauty out of multiplicity." Bandcamp ‐ Album Of The Day
“Modern Nature’s evolution is remarkable, inspired and constantly engaging.” Shindig – 4 stars ****
“The Heat Warps is Modern Nature’s attempt to plot a steady course through ‘a world of heavy choices’. There are stylistic nods to mid-period Can and Adventure-era Television.” MOJO
“Compelling... understated yet soulful... They’re slowly but surely growing into one of our most interesting bands.” PROG
“The Heat Warps represents elegantly refined and soulful avant-folk, skilfully establishing a scene, place and mood that is peppered with understated beauty.” Aesthetica
“Meticulous art-pop... the musicianship is impeccable... The Heat Warps feels like a new start for Modern Nature.” Record Collector
“Nuggets of musical greatness... The record’s beautiful closer ‘Totality’ showcases the refinement in ideas the band have perfected on this record.” Far Out – 4 stars ****
“A wonderful treasure to uncover: a gentle set full of hooks and summer vibes.” HiFi Choice – 4 stars ****
“A minor key delight that rewards attention and emotional openness. The final track ‘Totality’ cogently summarises what makes Modern Nature’s current iteration so charming, a song rendered with wide-eyed, unhurried beauty and fragile melodicism.” Silent Radio
“Modern Nature’s new four-piece core, newly anchored by Tara Cunningham’s shimmering dual guitar and vocal interplay, locks into grooves that pulse with clarity.” NARC
📸: @michaelstasiak
Check it out! There's a feature on @m0dernnature in this month's issue of @uncut_magazine and a 9/10 review of the new album, which they call our best yet. Lots of @michaelstasiak 's great photos too. Available from your local newsagent now! X
