n e w b l a c k s is a bold sonic mission statement from Will.mms.
Over 13 tracks & 48 minutes the London based producer & vocalist eschews the song writing of his last full length solo project, (2024’s TFFAFITWWDA) focusing purely on flexing his production skills. The result is a refreshing collection of ideas, minimalistic but never boring. With this project, Will.mms plants his flag as an innovative electronic producer that can go toe to toe with the biggest names in the genre. Highlights include percussive tracks such as m e l o d i a & w a t e r s that provide jittery rhythms and counter rhythms that duel over sparse instrumentation. In more ambient leaning tracks such as h o t h o n e y & a w a y a w a y, a kaleidoscope of synths, sitars & vocal samples swell and fade to hallucinatory effect. Standout track a r . r o . r a features a vocal sample that demands attention up front before building slowly to a hazy climax. With so many ideas packed into 48 minutes of music it’s an album that demands repeated listening – Will.mms has really broken new ground with this release, and the result is his most rewarding work yet.
