Sorceress

Sorceress crafts a sound that is simultaneously expansive and claustrophobically intimate. It is the sound of modern New Zealand soul, where the organic warmth of Rachel Fraser's vocals is suspended in a high-definition digital ether. The music feels like it was recorded in a studio made of glass and velvet, balancing the precision of electronic production with the undeniable heartbeat of live funk and Afrobeat influences.

What truly sets them apart is the 'liquid' quality of their arrangements. Basslines don't just play; they flow and undulate, often carrying the weight of the track while the percussion skips with a J Dilla-inspired swing. There is a sophisticated tension between the club-ready low end and the airy, almost whispered vocal delivery that makes the listener feel like they are being told a secret in the middle of a crowded dancefloor.

Start with the album 'Dose' to experience their most realized vision. It is a masterclass in 'future soul' that manages to be intellectually stimulating through its complex rhythms while remaining deeply accessible through its sheer melodic beauty and nocturnal atmosphere.