The Seattle-born, UK-based musical project Longboat has officially announced the upcoming arrival of its latest full-length record, ‘Proud of My Postcode’. Arriving at the end of September, this all-electronic endeavor focuses on an observational exploration of Britain and the urban landscape of London. The album is framed through the unique vantage point of its American-born founder, who has increasingly made the United Kingdom a focal point of his life and creative output.
To capture the distinct atmosphere required for this project, the recording process was held at Strongroom Studios in Shoreditch, with Will Davies overseeing the engineering. The thematic core of ‘Proud of My Postcode’ centers on navigating the balance between Britain’s historical depth and the pace of contemporary life. The music functions as a portrait of the nation, bridging the gap between past and present through a collection of tracks that reflect a deep affection for the region.
Founded in 2011 in Seattle, Longboat is a prolific, genre-fluid project. While the project is often realized as a solitary operation within the studio environment, its founder—who originally established his career as a jazz tenor saxophonist and songwriter—maintains a highly modular structure. The project is capable of expanding its scope to include live rock and jazz instrumentation, brass sections, string arrangements, and backing vocalists depending on the specific requirements of the composition. This inherent flexibility ensures that even within an all-electronic framework, ‘Proud of My Postcode’ maintains a dynamic quality.
As the September launch date approaches, ‘Proud of My Postcode’ reflects the project’s ongoing commitment to observational storytelling. By synthesizing local London nuances with an electronic vocabulary, the album offers a work that remains deeply rooted in the artist’s appreciation for British culture and the rhythms of everyday life.
