Alec La Roche bridges funk, jazz, and electronica on new EP 'Nothing On The Grid'

Alec La Roche’s debut EP 'Nothing On The Grid' is a bold and immersive exploration of sound that refuses to be pinned down. Drawing on a lifetime of musical experiences, La Roche distills his influences into a singular, bass-forward vision that feels both immediate and meticulously crafted.

The EP opens with the 10-minute epic 'New Era', where grooves are deceptively simple, allowing the foundation of each track onwards to lead into intricate synth layers, drum machine textures, and subtle electronic flourishes. This combination gives the music a kinetic pulse, as if we are caught between a live stage and a digital landscape. Across the EP, the artist demonstrates a keen understanding of dynamics, letting songs breathe and swell before erupting into sections of exhilarating intensity.

La Roche’s compositional palette is vast yet cohesive. The harmonic sophistication of jazz intertwines with the playful syncopation of funk, while electronic production techniques modernise and amplify the emotional depth of each piece. One can sense the influence of Daft Punk’s polished electronic frameworks, Jaco Pastorius’s melodic daring, and Charlie Parker’s relentless improvisational energy, all filtered through his own personal lens.

What sets 'Nothing On The Grid' apart is its refusal to compromise. He balances technical virtuosity with visceral feeling, creating music that is at once cerebral and body-moving. It’s an introduction to an artist fully realised, who is ready to challenge expectations and carve his own path in contemporary music. For listeners craving innovation that bridges genre, groove, and emotion, Alec La Roche has arrived.