Solstice was inspired by that unmistakable feeling of long summer days and the energy that comes with them. I wanted the track to feel warm and lively, but also slightly nostalgic—something that captures the late afternoon glow at a festival just before the sun sets. It started with a thick, punchy low-end inspired by Bonobo’s ‘Kerala,’ but from there it grew into its own world, blending organic percussion, floaty synths, and a gritty, energetic build. It’s a track about movement, light, and those small, golden moments.
Blackadder
THE RELEASE
Blackadder continues his impressive release streak with the summer-inspired “Solstice” – a track that tastefully captures the feeling of golden hour at a festival.
With regular airplay on Capital Chill and BBC Radio 1, the UK-based producer is carving out a name for himself in the downtempo/electronica scene, crafting a sound that’s both emotive and immersive. “Save Me”, his debut release with Stereofox racked up over 100k streams in a matter of weeks with support from the likes of Electro Posé, Enhanced Music, Songspire, and a feature on Deezer’s Lounge editorial.
His latest release “Solstice” pairs emotive vocals and organic embellishments over energetic drums, creating an experience that is warm, uplifting, yet also dance-friendly. It’s entire creation process is all about flow, radiance, and the little golden moments we often overlook.
THE ARTIST
Blackadder
Hailing from Nottingham, UK, Blackadder is an artist whose journey into music was anything but conventional. His work exists in a space between electronica, downtempo, and ambient music, but remains genre-fluid, focusing on blending the organic with the electronic. His inspirations include artists like Bonobo, Maribou State, Burial, and Kiasmos, who also weave together intricate sonic landscapes.
- Airplay on BBC Radio 1
- Regular airplay on Capital Chill
- Featured on Deezer's Lounge editorial
- 1.5M views on TikTok
