Whatever the Weather (Live)
he/him
Thu May 28 | de Brakke Grond
Under her ambient-adjacent alias, Whatever The Weather, Loraine James moves beyond percussive club music into textural, impressionistic, and inward sound explorations. Here, keyboard improvisations and vocal experimentation take precedence over rhythm, shaping immersive atmospheres that shift from gentle sunshowers to hailstorms of steely textures, from drifting static to sweltering heat. Arising from James’ favoring of hardware over software, the project’s singular sound foregrounds tone, timbre, and space, offering a contemplative and unpredictable listening experience that contrasts and complements her club-oriented work.
About the artist
London-born Loraine James developed her musicality through her mother’s eclectic taste and the city’s multicultural soundscape. Trained in piano and later exposed to digital production at Westminster University, her work reflects voracious curiosity and an intuitive, diaristic approach. Drawing on jazz, electronica, UK drill, and grime, she blends genres seamlessly. Her Hyperdub debut, For You And I (2019), was widely acclaimed, earning recognition from Pitchfork, Mixmag, DJ Mag, and Quietus.
