Today, Brisbane-based band First Beige return with their kaleidoscopic new track 'BBL'. Their first single of 2021, 'BBL' is another cosmic journey from the band, blending elements of nu-jazz, funk and electronica. 

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Speaking on the track's production, David Versace of First Beige shares; 'I really wanted to write something with this melody that I kept hearing in my head. I had a mood in mind and wanted to combine the two to create a kind of cassette boogie vibe, something fun and playful. It started out as that first keyboard loop motif and went from there. After most of the track was down I got my girlfriend to sing a few harmonies to thicken up the mix. We then tracked drums and added in a few synthy sprinkles over at the borg loft where the final mix was done.'

'Lyrically the song comes from a place of feeling confident in your abilities and the path you find yourself on. It has that dance party mood that brings to mind some of the best nights at our favourite club in Brisland, Black Bear Lodge. Hope you enjoy listening as much as we did making.'
<3 First Beige x
 

Born and based in Brisbane, First Beige draws upon jazzy colours, textural synth layers and interwoven vocal harmonies backed by driving house rhythms. The infectious live act presents listeners with an ever-evolving set comprised of extended improvised sections and high energy grooves. The six-piece have continued to solidify themselves as one of the most eclectic, transportive and vibrant live acts to come out of Brisbane in recent years, with a monumental Bigsound set in 2019 and supports alongside Mildlife, Harvey Sutherland and Winston Surfshirt.

In spite of a global pandemic, First Beige turned 2020 into their most successful year yet, with sold out shows around the state of QLD including a massive show at the beautiful Tivoli Theatre. The band played euphoric slots at Laneway Festival, A Festival Called Panama and Party in the Paddock and caught the attention of Worldwide FM’s Gilles Peterson, giving First Beige multiple spins on his BBC 6 Radio programme. The band also saw their track Sole Reality click over 1 million Spotify streams on top of a nomination for Best Soul/Funk/RnB release at the QLD Music Awards. With a bag of new songs eagerly awaiting release, First Beige won’t sit still in 2021.

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Praise for First Beige

'The six-strong Brisbane ensemble are front-runners within an exciting new-wave resurgence of 70s-inspired jazz-funk'
- Pilerats

'Brisbane party starters First Beige are quickly becoming one of the country’s most exciting acts.'
- Purple Sneakers

'You know that a newie from First Beige is gonna be a hot time. The mercury's moving nearly as fast as that bass.'
- Dave Ruby Howe, triple j Unearthed

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