Already in possession of a rich and varied catalogue, previous releases from British-Nigerian Tony Njoku have seen critical acclaim from the likes of The Guardian, FACT, Mixmag, The Quietus and many more, championing Njoku for pushing boundaries and pulling down barriers through his music. As a composer and artist, Tony Njoku is ceaselessly creative, effortlessly marrying experimentalism with traditional composition in exhilarating new ways across each release.
Upcoming EP Last Bloom promises to be the next milestone on the artist's journey. Blurring lines between classical, ambient and electronic, Last Bloom is a release which will challenge the perception of what classical music can be, who it’s for and the spaces in which it can be created. Proud to represent black composers in the classical world, where the accepted canon is overwhelmingly white, Njoku is self taught and not a product of a conservatoire, rather cutting his musical teeth making club-adjacent beats and dance orientated music. Alongside the slick production and subtle electronic processing, Last Bloom captures the gentle sounds of felted piano hammers and roomy reflections, bringing the compositions to life in new dimensions.
Tony Njoku is a London-based composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose distinctive fusion of electronic, ambient,
and classical music has positioned him as a bold and innovative voice in contemporary experimental music. His work explores sonic abstraction, raw emotion, and deeply personal storytelling, earning critical acclaim from The Quietus, Dazed, The Guardian, Clash and many more....more
Even at 80 years old, Pharoah Sanders played his tenor sax with the conviction of a gospel preacher. Every second of this album is arrestingly beautiful. As far as I'm concerned, this is essential listening for anyone who considers themselves a fan of music. 3sidesinasquare
Radiant yet uncanny, the songwriter and producer's debut mini-album repurposes manipulated vocal samples into a rich ambient-pop collage. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 2, 2024