Since its inception, lovetempo, the brainchild of Mattie Safer (singer and bassist for Poolside and The Rapture), has moved with imagination and creativity, fusing saudade sentimentality and jazz-funk excursions, with modern dancefloor sensibilities. Through body, soul, and basslines lovetempo explores the travails and triumphs of the heart. Their 2023 self-titled debut was released on Razor-N-Tape to great acclaim, receiving heavy airplay on KCRW (and other like-minded stations), leading to a US tour with 79.5 and headline dates in New York, Mexico City, and Austin. The band's latest single "But I Do" is a collaboration with multi-instrumentalist/producer Dougie Stu (of Ghostly International’s Brijean) and Conclave’s Cesar Toribio.
Introverted Funk is the brainchild of Vero and Pb, a dynamic duo blending retro-inspired sounds with a modern twist. Drawing from funk, R&B, disco, and house influences, their music transports listeners to a nostalgic yet contemporary sonic landscape. With their debut EP, OUT OF POCKET, released last year, Introverted Funk showcased their unique blend of groovy beats and soulful melodies, earning praise for their innovative approach to music production.
Doug Stuart is a producer, composer, and session musician based out of Los Angeles. His debut album, Familiar Future, was released on ropeadope records in the fall of 2020 and featured guitarist Jeff Parker in the context of Stuart’s compositions, production, and arrangements. He co-writes and produces as part of the electronic indie duo, Brijean, along with Brijean Murphy. The duo has several releases on Ghostly International. In addition to producing and playing on records for many other artists, Stuart also composes music for the NPR podcasts Snap Judgment and Spooked.
