Name: Familiar Future
Brand: Dougie Stu

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

HVNLP194C

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Green

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-07-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863046019

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / green

HVNLP194

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5400863046002

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Artist

Dougie Stu

Genre GB

Jazz

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Heavenly Recordings

Welcome to Heavenly Recordings, the home of innovative and boundary-pushing music. With a rich history spanning several decades, Heavenly has established itself as a leading label in the industry. As the proud ℗ and © rights holder for all Heavenly releases, we strive to bring you exceptional music that pushes the boundaries of creativity and captivates your senses.

Heavenly Recordings is more than just a label; it's a movement. We have been at the forefront of discovering and nurturing talented artists who challenge conventions and redefine genres. Our roster includes some of the most influential names in contemporary music, from indie rock legends to electronic pioneers.

At Heavenly, we believe in giving our artists creative freedom while providing them with unparalleled support and guidance. This approach has resulted in numerous critically acclaimed albums that have left an indelible mark on the music landscape.

Heavenly Recordings release the debut solo album from acclaimed Bay Area multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer Doug Stu. Dougie grew up outside of Chicago and his early education began in jazz clubs and festivals as a teenager - frequenting sessions with Jeff Parker, Fred Anderson, Nicole Mitchell, and other members of the AACM. Left exceedingly inspired, he continued on to the University of Michigan, studying bass under Detroit jazz royalty, Robert Hurst and Geri Allen, where he deepened his practice in Jazz and Contemplative Studies. Now, based out of Oakland and Los Angeles, Stuart collaborates within many Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Experimental music scenes. His works include compositions for the NPR podcast Snap Judgement, along with co-writes and production with various groups including: Brijean, Bells Atlas, Meernaa, Luke Temple, Jay Stone. 

Dougie Stu’s Familiar Future is a uniquely jazz-attuned album that is soulful and ethereal. It draws inspiration from artists and producers like Lonnie Liston Smith, Charles Stepney, David Axelrod, and Alice Coltrane. Stuart has arrived at a sound that harkens back to the golden era of soul jazz and R&amp;B, while still sounding contemporary. The band features the immediately recognizable guitar stylings of Jeff Parker (Tortoise) who was one of Stuart’s biggest influences growing up in Chicago, Maya Kronfeld (Georgia Anne Muldrow, NYEUSI) on Fender Rhodes, Steve Blum (Bells Atlas) on synthesizer, percussionists Brijean Murphy (Toro Y Moi, Poolside), John Santos (Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie), and drummer Hamir Atwal (tune-yards). Special guests include Marcus Stephans on Flute, Shaina Evoniuk on Violin, and Crystal Pascucci on Cello. The album was engineered and mixed by Rob Shelton at Tiny Telephone, and he also appears on synthesizer on one song.

Familiar Future

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