Phaeleh has just released his sophomore album of UK garage / ’emo’ dubstep on Afterglo Records, titled Tides.

Since his debut release in 2008, Phaeleh aka Matt Preston has developed an inimitable style of cinematic electronic music, which floats between the shifting tempos and timbres of dubstep, garage, electronica and house music. His last two long play releases on Afterglo – Fallen Light and The Cold In You – have cemented his position as one of the most exciting new producers to emerge from his current hometown in Bristol. Phaeleh’s downbeat and heartfelt sound honours the tradition of Bristolian forefathers Massive Attack, Smith & Mighty and Portishead, with a fresh outlook and penchant for sub sonics.

His second album proper, Tides, is an evolutionary step with taut songcraft and melancholic tones. It features vocals by Jess Mills, Soundmouse (who collaborated on his most popular songs), and Augustus Ghost (one half of Snow Ghosts with Throwing Snow), who will also be performing alongside Phaeleh on his forthcoming live dates in the US.

Take a listen to the whole album via his YouTube channel, but below you can listen to one of my favourites.