I’ve written about Jacob Collier multiple times before (1) (2) (3). He’s a once-in-a-generation musical talent, who bends and breaks the rules of music with ease.
Most of Collier’s songs make me scratch my head in a what-the-heck-is-going-on-here kind of way. Yet at the same time, his sweet and simple melodies make him a joyous listen.
He recently released ‘Djesse Vol. 4’ and I find this album more accessible—and more poppy—than previous records. In particular, I’m enjoying ‘She Put Sunshine’, ‘Little Blue’, and the cover of ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’.
I’m also thrilled that Maru and I have tickets to go see him at the O2 later this year! He does a lot of audience participation and has the whole crowd singing different parts of his songs. I can’t wait to see what he does in front of thousands of fans in his hometown.