Introducing an amazing duo known as Ex-poets Jordan Brooks (former member of Albert Hammond Jr’s band) and Colin Killalea met and first collaborated at the New School University in New York over a decade ago, the pair have since gone on to work as sidemen for a diverse array of artists from Schoolboy Q, Albert Hammond Jr, Logan Richardson, Jesse Harris, Lee Fields, Natalie Prass and more, before creating Ex-poets as a recording project in 2017. Jordan Brooks and Colin Killalea – together as Ex-poets – create introspective music for twilight times, headphone songs for strolling city streets, or simply leaning back and taking one last drag. Brooks is a bass player primarily (formerly on tour with Albert Hammond Jr.), and handles the majority of the production while Killalea does most of the singing. Between the two of them, along with some choice collaborator producers and musician friends, they are able to put together a sonic universe that feels uniquely their own. Called “dusky, measure, sexy” by Noisey and “an odyssey into the sublime” by Grimy Goods, their debut album “Too Much Future” came out in 2018 and immediately landed spots on Spotify editorial playlists like “New Music Fridays” and “Mellow Morning” plus the Apple Music playlist “Nightcap.: Between Ex-poets releases, Brooks remains active in the Los Angeles area working behind the scenes for many artists including Schoolboy Q and Jay Rock plus playing bass on various beats by Top Dawg Entertainment affiliate producers. With the release of their newest single “Bay Of Pigs,” they project a dreamy sound that will surely intrigue your attention. Beginning with soothing instrumentation leading onto their sweet and sultry vocals they complete the song entirely. Explaining the track a bit further it’s based loosely around the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba,” says Jordan, and more generally is about the risks of blind loyalty and the challenge of staying true to oneself under the pressures of authority. To the vocals and production, this single will certainly have you vibing. It would be just perfect for a drive during sunset or a day out on the beach. Go stream “Bay Of Pigs” and check out their discography which is filled with stunning music.
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