Jim-E Stack - Artist of the Week (03.22)

The San Franciscan electronic indie pop producer, James Harmon “Jim-E” Stack, is a must hear for anyone in need of some funky synth pop beats.

His latest LP, EPHEMERA, came out in October 2020 and is a collection of collaborations with artists he’s encountered since moving to LA. His collaborators include Bon Iver, Dominic Fike, Octavian, Bearface of Brockhampton, Empress Of, and his girlfriend Kacy Hill. 

Stack tells Billboard: “It's the same person making [the album] at the end of the day, but it's coming from the opposite of an isolated place [...] It's coming from an environment of ‘nothing really matters except listening to music and making music with your friends,’ and having fun doing it.”

The lead single “Note to Self” is a laid back reminder to stay positive when it feels like the world is falling apart. It features Empress Of’s mesmerizing pitch shifted vocals paired with the reassuring lyrics, “don’t let it knock you down” - this line being much needed during the pandemic. 

Experimenting with sounds and synths, Stack’s production will take you on a journey that soars through pop, funk and R&B. Building on moods, the LP is delicately emotional, creating a soothing yet energizing listen.

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