I first discovered Tom Misch back in uni while scrolling through SoundCloud late at night. I was stuck studying for my final exam and just looking for some music to keep me company. Then I found his songs, and the moment I hit play, it felt like the room changed and suddenly everything felt lighter, calmer, and a little more alive.
His sound is hard to define, and maybe that is exactly why I love it. It flows between jazz, soul, funk, disco, hip-hop, and even a little indie rock. None of it feels forced. Instead, it feels like a natural conversation between genres, as if they were always meant to exist together. His music fits different parts of life: quiet mornings with a cup of coffee, long walks with headphones in, nights when deadlines are looming and you need something to keep you company, afternoons when the rain won’t stop falling, or moments when you just want to dance around your room with no reason at all.
What makes Tom Misch special to me is not just his sound but his craft. I heard that he creates everything himself, from the drums to the bass, the guitar, the synths, and even the vocals. His guitar playing especially stands out. It has a warmth and tone that you could recognize instantly. Listening to him feels less like consuming music and more like being invited into someone’s personal world.
Geography is my most favorite album. It’s one of those records that feels both cohesive and surprising at the same time. Every track carries the same essence, yet each one opens a different door. Disco Yes makes you want to dance like it’s the seventies all over again. South of the River radiates joy with its funky bassline and vibrant groove. Lost in Paris feels like wandering through a city dream, a little blurry yet beautiful. Movie is tender, almost cinematic, wrapping you in a quiet kind of nostalgia. Then there is Water Baby, flowing softly like its title, and It Runs Through Me, which captures the soul of what music can mean when it becomes a part of you. And tucked among them is You’re On My Mind, a song that lingers like the aftertaste of a memory, both light and unforgettable.
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It’s amazing to think about how this all started on SoundCloud. The early EPs feel like a different part of the same story. A little more raw, a little more experimental, but with that same signature guitar and soulful foundation. As he’s evolved, his music has become bigger, more expansive, and more confident, but he’s never lost that intimate, personal feeling. It’s like watching an artist grow in real time, and it makes you feel like you’re right there with him, witnessing the journey.
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