Fretbuzz

A monthly look at must-hear artists from all corners of the guitar world, from the roots of their sound to the tracks that matter most

- Artist: George Hume

Album: Georgie Hume & The Pity Party (ZeroFret)

With their electrifying mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms and moody surf tones, London-based trio Georgie Hume & The Pity Party are making a name for themselves as purveyors of a more unusual, tropical kind of jazz. Led by guitarist George Hume, their new self-titled album is the kind of recording that draws influence from far and wide, with some truly breathtaking results.

Mellow Mood

What's perhaps most interesting about this debut album is how it all feels led by the songs themselves; it's less about noodling and more about telling a story through repetition and atmosphere. “I guess I wanted this music to feel quite song-driven, rather than starting with a head, me soloing for however long and then going back to the head,” says George. “I have hundreds of those kinds of records and love them, but our songs will have A and B sections, and then a middle eight.”

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