scrimshire: paroxysm
Francisco Espregueira
Following Listeners (2019), Believers Vol. 1 (2020) and Nothing Feels Like Everything (2021), Scrimshire is back with another chapter of his musical voyage on Albert’s Favorites imprint. Comprised by 11 tracks, Paroxysm is a powerful collection of songs that were born out of intense emotions stirred by the breakdown in the UK government, the mistreatment of refugees, and the disregard for the struggles of marginalized communities. Having first worked under the developing title Scream, the British producer was able to find a beautiful sonic landscape to channel his anger, sadness, and frustration into these recordings, creating a musical testament to the turmoil of our times.
With Paroxysm, Scrimshire once again showcases a deep connection with his art, blending soulful melodies and innovative arrangements to create a mesmerizing and touching trip. Known for his soulful productions and ability to collaborate with a diverse array of artists, Scrimshire has earned high praise from industry insiders and listeners alike. Paroxysm features names that we want to dive deeper into: Faye Thomas, The Repeat Beat Poet, Idris Rahman and Nat Birchall. Building upon an extensive exposure to different musical influences, Scrimshire is always able to surprise us with majestic arrangements that create space wherever we’re listening to him. Available in vinyl, Paroxysm will drop next friday via Albert’s Favourites.
“Paroxysm: any sudden, uncontrollable outburst; a fit of emotion or action:
paroxysms of rage;
a paroxysm of laughter;
a paroxysm of coughing;
The war unleashed a paroxysm of violence.”