Model Man channels Balearic beats on ‘Arms’

Channels early Balearic beats on piano driven gem ‘Arms’ out via Helix Records

Multifaceted Essex based producer / DJ / musician Model Man (Mark Brandon) is poised to announce a brand new release with the arrival of ‘Arms’ out through Helix Records on 9th September.

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On ‘Arms’, the hotly tipped producer blends his unique piano classicism with old school balearic grooves and immersive production that evokes halcyon enriched nostalgia through a fresh lens.

Model Man says: “I’ve recently been in-between studios and find myself driving around Essex a lot. Sometimes with others, sometimes alone. Southend, Chelmsford, and other random spots. I always have my laptop and keyboard in the car with me. Although the main piano part in ‘Arms’ was something that I was jamming on my wonky old upright at home, the rest of the tune came together whilst looking out over the seafront in my car. Whilst making it, I kept channelling the energy I remember of Essex summers growing up. Lots of my school mates were DJs and producers, so there was always stuff going on around music – with summer bringing more events …and better moods of everyone heading out to them. At that age, there was a unique feeling you got at those parties, which was kind of like breaking out of the innocence of childhood and testing the waters, to see what was on the other side.”

Born and raised in Chelmsford, Essex, he spent his early years learning classical piano from his piano-teacher Mother. But, with his home county being a key part of early rave culture, an interest was sparked in Mark that, much like the classical piano, never left him. His influences are broad, yet tied together by a strong desire to spark emotion in the listener.

Since releasing his debut album, Model Man has been on remix duties for Bob Moses, Justin Martin and even partnered with Deutsche Grammophon to re-imagine a Debussy piece. He’s provided mixes for the likes of 6Music and Insomniac, to follow his ‘Hot Mix’ for Pete Tong’s Radio 1 show and his Apple Music ‘One Mix’.

Model Man’s live show sees Mark take to the stage solo, and build his high-energy sets with live loops, sample triggering and audio manipulation, all-the-while playing his trademark piano parts live. Heading to the U.S. and Mexico for the first time in November 2022 to play a string of shows/festivals, Model Man has announced a London headline show for the same month at Colour Factory, following a number of sold out shows across the City already.

With Model Man’s music we get the proud, unfiltered distillation of Mark Brandon; pure, emotive and vulnerable. The blueprint for all Model Men…

Arms / 9th September

Live:
2 Nov – Colours – London, UK
15 Nov – Echo – Los Angeles, CA
17 / 18 Nov – Baby’s New York, NY
20 Nov – Corona Capital, Mexico, MX

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