30/70 sounds like the intersection of a dusty jazz club and a futuristic beat-maker's bedroom. Their music is anchored by a heavy, swinging rhythm section that feels intentionally 'off' in the best way possible, creating a sense of constant, liquid motion. Allysha Joy's vocals float above the fray, alternating between breathy intimacy and powerful, soulful declarations that demand your full attention.
What truly sets them apart is their commitment to the 'Melbourne Sound' - a specific blend of raw, analog warmth and sophisticated, broken-beat syncopation. Unlike more polished neo-soul, 30/70 embraces the grit. You can hear the room, the wood of the bass, and the hiss of the tape, making their explorations into spiritual jazz and abstract hip-hop feel grounded and human rather than clinical.
Start with 'Elevate' to hear them at their most anthemic and spiritually focused. If you prefer something more experimental and club-oriented, 'Fluid Motion' showcases their ability to weave house and broken-beat influences into their jazz DNA without losing their signature hazy atmosphere.
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Shares spiritual jazz, nu jazz, saxophone, upright bass (subgenre)
Shares spiritual jazz, neo-soul, nu jazz, upright bass (subgenre)
Shares voice as instrument, neo-soul, abstract hip-hop, nu jazz (signature)
Shares spiritual jazz, abstract hip-hop, nu jazz, downtempo (subgenre)
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