Searching for a new favourite artist? Then look no further than Kerem Akdag. With a new LP on the way, this guy is one to watch out for. Kerem draws on different genres from jazz to more psychedelic sounds, all compiled into a style based firmly in the electronic section.

Dimensions Recordings’ fifth release sees the label step into the world of the long-player with the Istanbul native's self titled debut album, the 'Kerem Akdag LP'. 

Kerem Akdag has already been garnering global attention and gaining fans such as Gilles Peterson with his previous output of dusty house and tripped out beats in the last few years, and of course via his Getdownsoclose offering on Dimensions’ Recordings’ first release.

Dimensions Recordings is the brainchild of Dimensions' Festival team, a genre-defying sonic exploration through jazz, soul and funk through to house techno and left leaning electronica. Taking place on the idyllic Adriatic coast every year in Pula, Croatia, this years festival runs from 29th August - 2nd September - check out the very recently announced line-up here.

This debut album, however, sees Kerem deliver a mature piece of work brimming with ideas and hooks. Bright and timeless, ‘Kerem Akdag’ is equally effective in the club as it is at home. Pressed onto a clear 12” with a free sticker insert, this 8 track LP from Dimensions Recordings is a must have for the discerning record collector. 

Across eight tracks, Kerem demonstrates a breadth of skills that many artists would work a lifetime to achieve. From the stepping beats of ‘When I Think Of You’ to his subtle vocal layers on ‘Isolated’ through to the woozy beach vibes of ‘Sultan’ into the squelching, rasping synths of ‘Unite’, it’s clear that there is very little left outside of Kerem’s arsenal. The album rounds out fittingly with ‘Drums Please’, which perfectly displays Kerem’s jazz tendencies, a slow grooving track whose crescendo of stabs and drums create a song that’s more powerful than its parts. 

To celebrate the release of Keram Akdag’s debut album, Dimensions will be joining forces with Hackney’s newest venue, The Glove That Fits to bring you a very special LP launch party. Join Kerem Akdag plus special guests for an intimate listening session in their 80 capacity basement, kitted out with a top of the range sound system!  

If you like what you hear, make sure to check out the line-up for Dimensions Festival for 2018!