Jack Garratt - Chemical

Jack Garratt is always one step ahead. Just when he looks to be pegged into an all-out producer, pop prospect or soul pedaller, he’ll deceive and dash past expectations. ‘Chemical’ matches up with all the hard-cold facts known about the Londoner, his combination of #nasty beats, wob-wob synths and floating falsetto being the biggest draw.

But that doesn’t stop Garratt from eyeing up next steps, like the mid-section machine gun, marching drum combo, or the piercing scream his bonkers verses will often burst into. Once that’s taken care of, in steps a serene piano section, sounding like it was recorded through the walls of a bedroom. Just when you’ve played catch-up with Garratt, he’ll set off on another victory lap.