Released digitally today, new single “Nerve” is a sweetly swung groove founded on warm organ, bass and effortlessly understated guitar licks courtesy of Dave Okumu (The Invisible). “The song is about the concept of loving yourself wholly and truly before you offset that love onto others,” explains Jordan.
The New Zealand born, London-based artist is riding high after his recent performance at Glastonbury. He’s receiving amazing support from KCRW in Los Angeles, BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac and Huw Stephens; Mistajam, Toddla T and Jamz Supernova at BBC 1Xtra; plus a coveted playlist spot over at BBC Radio 6 Music in addition to incredible support from Mary Anne Hobbs, Lauren Laverne and Gilles Peterson. He has played Pitchfork Avant-Garde Block Party, Annie Mac Presents, supported Jamie Woon and NAO, and collaborated with Taku, FKJ, Tom Misch, Loyle Carner, Richard Spaven and lent vocals to the Disclosure track “Masterpiece” from their Grammy-nominated album Caracal. In 2016 he also released an EP of dancefloor-focused tracks via Rhythm Section under the moniker Dan Kye.
