This week’s song, “Loud Places” comes from Jamie Smith better known as Jamie xx, 1/3 of The XX. “Loud Places will be featured on his highly anticipated solo debut 'In Colours' later this year. Jamie xx paints with a rich and diverse sonic palette to create songs that incorporate wide range of genres from jazz to hip hop to house music and more. Incorporating a sample of jazz drummer Idris Muhammad’s “ Could Heaven Be Like This,” the song “Loud Places illustrates the use of his sonic pallette the best. Take a listen Jamie XX’s “Loud Places” featuring fellow The XX bandmate Romy. It is Rhythm Lab Radio’s song of the week.
