As eclectic and creative as ever, the fifth edition of the Future Bubblers compilation, released via Brownswood Recordings, does not disappoint.

An expansion of Gilles Peterson’s network supported by Arts Council England, the project is an ongoing scheme that aims to highlight, amalgamate and support unsigned artists in UK musics budding left-field hemisphere. Previous Bubblers include Yazmin Lacey, Skinny Pelembe and MC Snowy. With support from PRS Foundation as Talent Development Partners, the professional recording, manufacturing and physical release of Future Bubblers 5.0 is made possible. Released both digitally and on vinyl, the compilation embodies the spirit of the musicians as well as the team behind Future Bubblers.

The 9 track compilation is a musically diverse collection of tracks, fusing genres that span across Electronic, Alt-R&B, Alt-Hip-Hop, Spoken Word, Neo-Soul, Jazz and beyond. Opening the project, Magoya showcases their hyperactive energy on ‘The Most Beautiful Lie’, exploring his electronic meets Folk soundscape. Demonstrating his sonic aesthetic, Mark Cake combines layered saxophone compositions on ‘Hoon’. Up next, Singer/Songwriter Ella Knight highlights her diverse vocal range in the emotive track ‘It Don’t Matter’ whilst NeOne The Wonderer’s Rap-infused, introspective ‘Nose Dive’ is dedicated to exploring the challenges of normality. Nottingham-based Conrad Ellis delivers an Electronic-meets-Funk vibe on ‘Make It Last’ before Damos Room create a dubby soundstorm on ‘Soft Bodied’. Switching things up, Shakira Allenyne’s reflective ‘Floating Soul’ is led by her atmospheric vocals followed by Birmingham songstress Madi Saskia’s soulful, affection-filled ‘Fast Or Slow’. Rounding off the compilation nicely is Griz-O and JSSO Project’s epic ‘Tabou’ Remix which perfectly combines elements of electronic and rap.

This years compilation album is brimming with vibrancy, with a collection of songs that merge genre, fusing electronic, R&B, rap, spoken word, jazz, neo-soul and more across the 38 minute run time. Immensely diverse and strikingly nuanced, this is an incredibly compelling showcase of style and sound from some brilliant upcoming artists.