New Zealand-born, Australia-raised artist Jordan Rakei has been named as the primary ever ‘Artist In Residence’ at London’s iconic Abbey Street Studios.

In accordance with the studio, the function is the primary in a collection of latest ‘in residence’ appointments, designed to “improve Abbey Street’s place as a home of creativity and construct a wider neighborhood”.

Abbey Street says that Rakei may have entry to the complete constructing together with the “fabled” Studios Two and Three and “the treasure trove” of Abbey Street gear, microphones and devices.

As well as, Rakei may have a devoted writing room at his disposal.

Rakei will even take part in a few of Abbey Street’s outreach packages and content material collection. These embody the Lock-In filmed studio collaborations and writing camps, alongside Abbey Street’s instructional and mentoring festivals Equalise and Amplify.

He will even be a part of the session and testing course of for Abbey Street’s work throughout Audiomovers and the music tech incubator program, Abbey Street Purple.

Jordan Rakei releases his fifth studio album, The Loop, on Might 10. The album is his first on Decca (and Verve Forecast within the US).

After making waves within the soul, jazz and digital scenes on his arrival in London from Australia in 2015, Rakei self-released his debut Cloak a 12 months later, earlier than signing to indie label Ninja Tune forward of his second album Wallflower (2017).

Jordan Rakei went on to launch his third and fourth albums Origin and What We Name Life in 2019 and 2021, respectively.

He has recorded dwell classes for COLORS, NPR’s Tiny Desk and BBC 6 Music, offered out Brixton Academy, and has amassed over one billion streams throughout his catalog.

Rakei heads out on a headline tour within the Autumn, culminating in two reveals on the Royal Albert Corridor in October. He just lately carried out on the BBC 6 Music Pageant in Manchester, alongside The Smile, Younger Fathers and others.

Commenting on his appointment at Abbey Street, Jordan Rakei mentioned: “I’m extremely honored to carry the Artist In Residence place at Abbey Street Studios, a journey that started with me making music in my bed room on the age of 11.”

“I’m extremely honoured to carry the Artist In Residence place at Abbey Street Studios, a journey that started with me making music in my bed room on the age of 11.”

Jordan Rakei 

He added: “All through my profession, I’ve at all times been drawn to the inventive course of and have at all times thought-about myself extra of a studio hermit, so being granted this residency looks like the last word validation of my ardour and dedication to music.

“I goal to take advantage of this chance by offering a platform for artists who wouldn’t in any other case have the possibility to work in a studio like Abbey Street. Having skilled the early days of my profession in an identical setting, I perceive the worth of with the ability to use a spot like this as an instrument. I need to assist others who could also be beginning their musical journey, fostering an setting the place their creativity can flourish with out constraint.

“Moreover, I envision the studio as a vibrant hub for collaboration with the effervescent world music scene – the place artists from numerous backgrounds and genres can come collectively, with me, to create freely, with out the strain of expectations. This residency isn’t just about creating music; it’s about constructing a neighborhood and celebrating the enjoyment of inventive expression. I need to embrace making music for enjoyable once more!”

“This can be a vital second for Abbey Street Studios as we introduce our Artist in Residence program, a brand new chapter that underscores our dedication to fostering creativity and innovation inside the music trade.”

Sally Davies, Abbey Street 

Sally Davies, Managing Director of Abbey Street mentioned: “This can be a vital second for Abbey Street Studios as we introduce our Artist in Residence program, a brand new chapter that underscores our dedication to fostering creativity and innovation inside the music trade. We’re thrilled to welcome Jordan Rakei as our first-ever artist on this function.

“Jordan’s distinctive expertise and distinctive strategy to music embodies the spirit of innovation that Abbey Street Studios has at all times championed. I’m excited to see how this function unfolds, enhancing the inventive legacy of Abbey Street Studios and setting new benchmarks for musical innovation and collaboration for years to return.”

“As we embark on a brand new chapter within the Abbey Street story, there couldn’t be a greater artist to assist open our doorways, combining our shared values and ambitions alongside a dedication to supporting the following era.”

Mark Robertson, Abbey Street

Mark Robertson, Head of Model & Communications at Abbey Street added: “As followers of Jordan’s music, we’ve been intently following his ascent during the last eight years, so it’s an actual pleasure to have the ability to welcome him to our house with this new function.

“As we embark on a brand new chapter within the Abbey Street story, there couldn’t be a greater artist to assist open our doorways, combining our shared values and ambitions alongside a dedication to supporting the following era.”Music Enterprise Worldwide