Having focussed on family life for almost a decade, Warp-signed producer and ambient enthusiast kwes. makes a calming return with 'Black (Grey)'. Exploring the healing ability of sound and colour, 'Black (Grey)' is a gentle introduction to his first solo record in 8 years. Zooming out on every day moments, 'Black (Grey)' was prompted initially by a drink spilled over his daughter's drawing. Finding inspiration in her ability to let the minor inconvenience go as the frustration blended into serenity, the fluid electronica of the piece is a reflection of that. Using colour as a guiding theme throughout the album, kwes. explains 3 distinct reasons why: "The first being in relation to kinds of thoughts and feelings I had felt while making them, personal reminders / colour-field coded memories in a way. Secondly, so that listeners can experience the music how they want to, without much narrative, and thirdly, I simply just love colour.” KINDS will arrive on the 27th of February and its sure to be a work of art. -Holly Mullineaux