Blawan (live) - ADE

Through both time in the studio and time on the road, Jamie Roberts has dedicated over a decade to developing his alias, Blawan. In the process, he’s created a universe that’s all his own. Roberts grew up in Barnsley, UK and from an early age was etching out his musical path as a drummer – a relic of the past which should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with his productions. Indeed, his discography as Blawan illuminates a natural fluency for rhythm, whether straight, stridently syncopated, or swinging somewhere in between. In 2021, Blawan debuted on XL Recordings with an EP titled, Woke Up Right Handed.

He now brings his stunning Live and DJ shows to stages across the world, with a string of B2B performances with Skrillex and the curation of a stage at 2024’s Draaimolen Festival. Once again side-stepping expectations, December 2024 saw the release of “BouQ”, an EP that melds Blawan’s vocal with disorientating, menacing electronic experimentation. The first track “Fires” - a standout for DJs like Four Tet, Skrillex, and Joy Orbison - typifies the record’s expansive sound. With every release, Blawan continually cements his reputation as a truly singular talent. On wednesday 22nd of October, Blawan will do a special live show in Parallel.