Henry Green's enchanting summer soother single, 'Isla', is out today. It's a lush-like listen that’s drenched in rich orchestral instrumentation including trumpet, saxophone, and strings whilst laced with delicate vocals

His anticipated album Familiarity will be released on 13th September 2024 via Akira Records. It is a deep dive into the feeling of belonging, constantly questioning what gives us purpose, comfort and peace. With his signature blend of organic and electronic elements, Henry’s intimate vocals float effortlessly across.

‘Isla’ was originally a sample-based beat that naturally developed into a vocal-based track. The groove was always integral to the idea, along with the vocal cuts, originally from a session I did with the wonderful Andreya Triana. I built around those elements, leaning in to more organic, live sounds.. rich layers of trumpet, sax and strings to juxtapose the more delicate keys and tuned percussion. It always felt like a slight departure from my usual style, so I did find myself questioning it regularly, shifting parts around and retracking elements until it felt natural. It definitely feels like this song could've taken so many different routes, but I finally settled on this arrangement. I love the way the drums feel, and I love the simplicity of the lyrics.
- Henry Green