Two forces align under a new identity. Shoal & Gonebrook (S&G), the new collaborative project from Paleblu & Chords, makes its official debut at Four Quarters Peckham.
Bringing together their shared roots in drum & bass with a mutual passion for house and garage, S&G sees the pair explore a new musical direction, combining Chords’ production style with Ryan’s (Paleblu) experimental approach.
Both artists have established careers in dance music and broadcasting. Chords is known for his work with RAM, whilst Ryan has spent over a decade on Represent Radio, alongside hosting for RAM, Hospital, Cyberfunk and Overview. Ryan’s Paleblu project has also developed into a live punk and post-punk act.
The idea for S&G came from a shared desire to explore sounds beyond the drum & bass scene they grew up in. With a number of singles already completed and further collaborations in the pipeline, the project is set for an exciting run of releases. The first introduction will be via their forthcoming cut ‘Find Me’ ft. Laville.
“We’ve come together for this house project, bringing our unique styles. I’m bringing my approach to production, alongside Ryan’s experimentation and creativity. We’ve got plenty of singles finished and more in the pipeline, including some exciting collaborations with artists who are approaching us wanting to work together.” — Chords
Alongside the music, the pair are launching a club night built around a simple idea: great music, an intimate space and an accessible night out.
Inspired by the spirit of nights of FWD and Tempa at Plastic People, Forward and Templo, S&G aims to recreate the atmosphere of small, community-led club nights where people come together to discover upfront and unreleased music.
“We want to create a regular night that’s small, affordable and free to attend, but still really good quality. It’s just about the music and having a good time. We don’t want to build something around a big stage; we want to keep it intimate. Somewhere people can hear upfront music and unreleased music, and catch unexpected guests in a small venue.” — Chords
Inclusivity is also central to the vision. As two artists of colour, the pair are keen to create a welcoming space that reflects the diversity of the scene, whilst giving emerging artists and local talent a platform.
“We want to make this an inclusive space. We’re both people of colour, and we want to represent as many people as possible. That’s why we’ve got up-and-coming artists and members of the community performing. We want to make it cheap, which is why it’s free, with affordable drinks deals too. People can just come down, have a good night and enjoy themselves.” — Ryan
To celebrate the launch, S&G will take the helm for an extended three-hour journey through their evolving sound, joined by a carefully selected line-up of local selectors and live vocal talent, including Laville (featuring on their new single ‘Find Me’) and Coltham.
Join Shoal & Gonebrook in the arch at Four Quarters Peckham for an intimate, high-energy night celebrating forward-thinking music and community.
Free entry. Affordable drinks. Great music. No barriers.
Tickets: S&G presents: Four Quarters Tickets | 20 Nov | The Four Quarters, London | DICE