spirit blue is the project of SE London-based artists Impey and sleepier. They’ve been hosts of the weekly Early Bird show on NTS for the past 5 years, but it was with the 2024 release of their hugely successful debut ‘ps/dm’ that they stepped out of the broadcasting booth and into the spotlight. The two understated tracks on that EP and its 2025 follow-up ‘language’ recall the downbeat-but-mostly-OK-with-it vibes of everyone from Joy Division to Early Day Miners, though subtly updated with contemporary production. On the strength of these three songs alone, the duo has gained a dedicated following, with limited edition dubplates of their EPs selling out in minutes. Join the shoe-wave revival as spirit blue perform live at this year’s Horst Festival.

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