Hector Plimmer - Infinity Mirrors (Power in Comfort)

The Slow Music Movement
Jul 7
1 min read

*** This blog post first appeared in TSMM's June 27th Newsletter, where you can get all the tips (and more) first ***

This is the cover for Hector Plimmer's, Infinity Mirrors album released on Power in Comfort. It shows Plimmer reflected multiple times in a mirrored setup against a dark background. Text reads "Hector Plimmer" and "Infinity Mirrors."

I’ve been keeping tabs on Hector Plimmer for getting on ten years, and he’s been putting out a steady stream of solid releases that have moved with the nu-jazz times, culminating in this decidedly modern soul album; you can tell from his sound that he’s a London boy.

On this new release he’s also called in his friends, a veritable who’s who, and who’s about to be, from the capitals music scene, including the TSMM approved and covered Laura Misch, Marysia Osu, Tawiha, Andrew Ashong and a host of new names that I’m now following with interest.

Kicking off with a spiritual nu-jazz floater, the LP then gets laidback and bumpy with soul boy Andrew Ashong, closely followed by the broken soul and distinctive vocals of Julia Biel. Dariés Street-Soul then free flows over Plimmer’s bedtime lullaby, juxtaposing the sweet vibes with his brooding, soulful, grimy delivery.

Next up it’s Tawiha and Osu who provide a sweeter, harp blessed soul injection, before Plimmer lets loose with a firing footwork - D&B sound-clash where, rather like the deep house finale, the only winner is the dance floor. Don’t forget to check the urban poetry of Rohan Ayinde, more great sax work from Misch and the gentle soul of Alexa Harley whilst you’re there. If you want a snapshot of where London’s more cultured soul boys and girls are at these days then tune in.