Release date: 31 March 2023

Chris Hyson Bass, Synths, Celeste, Upright Piano, Drum Programming

Alex Haines Guitars

Joe Webb Piano, Synths (except track 3)

Lloyd Haines Acoustic Drums, Percussion (except track 4)

Josh Arcoleo Tenor Saxophone (track 4 & track 5)

Soren Bryce Vocals (track 5)

Frida Touray Vocals (track 3)

Alison Sudol Vocals (track 7)

Deluxe Edition Released 29th February – 4 new tracks – available to download:

Windows Down (feat. Alison Sudol)
Hayfever
The Bud and the Root – Meteor Mix
Do You Mind (feat. Frida Touray)

Powerful and compelling, Sidekick is a major new album with collaboration at its core, featuring incredible singers including Frida Touray, Alison Sudol and Soren Bryce as well as instrumentalists Josh Arcoleo and Joe Webb.

Citing influences ranging from James Blake to Bjork and Radiohead, Chris’ music is uplifting, soaked with sun-drenched harmonies, but underwritten with darker sub-tones and a melancholy that deeply enriches the music and emotional narrative.

Over the last decade Chris has built a formidable reputation for his refreshing perspective, taste, and integrity as a producer who enhances the music and serves the song. As a result, many London based artists have sought out Chris to produce their music, notably Jordan Rakei for Ninja Tune. Sidekick is Chris’ first album as a solo artist, and it’s been a long time in the making.

“Sidekick represents friendship and trust and how that can translate into music. The fact I’ve known Joe Alex, Alex and Lloyd for so long allowed us to have no guards up whilst making music together. There is no judgement but just mutual respect all around; this gave us freedom to take risks, to push ourselves, and not be scared about getting something wrong. I felt this process helped me reach more truth in my music, which as a producer is that thing I strive for most: honesty, vulnerability and communicating truth and emotion.” – Chris Hyson