There have been many first shows over the last couple of years. Due to multiple closures and subsequent reopenings happening in a loop, one after the other many bands have not been able to …
New Zealand-born Jordan Rakei released his new album What We Call Life on September 17th, 2021 via London-based record Ninja Tune. Rakei is an essential player in the London jazz and soul …
Jordan Rakei’s approach to music writing is like a journey of self-discovery. His last album, Origin (2019), was looking closely at the impact between technology and people. Since Origin a …
In the blue light framed by the Opera House stage, Jordan Rakei followed his 3-piece band out on stage, sat behind the keyboard, and calmly begun playing “Midnight Mischief.” The audience, …
London-based Jordan Rakei released his latest album Origin this summer, via Ninja Tune. In comparison to Rakei’s earlier release, Wallflower, this new album is brighter and much more …
New Zealand’s Jordan Rakei is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer with a fine tuned ear to classic sound and an ability to gently blend influences into his own unique …