If Misch seems surprised, itโs because his fanbase has developed naturally. He never set out with any grand plan when he began making beats, and uploading roughly three tracks a week to Soundcloud at 16. โ I prefer a more organic approach to making music, but also to building a fanbase,โ he reflects. โI donโt want a big push on my music as I donโt want to be as big as possible.โ And yet, heโs rapidly become one of the U.K.โs most exciting emerging new artists, gaining 1.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify and playing a sold-out tour of the U.K., U.S. and Europe in 2016. Collaborating with a clutch of fellow trailblazers like Novelist, Loyle Carner, and Zak Abel, heโs accumulated a total of 75 million streams across all platforms to date โ and it all started in his bedroom.
Mischโs earliest introduction to music came via his artistic family, including his psychiatrist father, a passionate violinist, who would take him to concerts and the opera as a child. He sang in a choir at school, and picked up the violin himself at the age of four. When one of his older sisters took up guitar and later abandoned it, nine-year-old Misch inherited the instrument, and taught himself to play Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Nirvana songs. Today, he also plays bass, banjo, and a smattering of keys.
It was one of his sisterโs boyfriends who introduced him to the music of J Dilla at 15, and from then on, Misch was hooked. He took up Music Technology at school the following year, and began learning how to create his own โreally chilled out, boom-bap kind of โ90s hip-hopโ on Logic Pro. โWhen I wasnโt at school, Iโd be making beats,โ he says. โIt was just what I did.โ As he began sharing his tunes on Soundcloud, he found the response was overwhelming. โYou put songs out and you build a fanbase โ itโs kind of addictive.โ
A collaboration with his sister Laura, on the jazz-inflected โFollow,โ was a major turning point for both siblings after it was uploaded to influencer YouTube channel Majestic Casual. The track features Laura on sax and Tom on beats and vocals, intertwined to mesmeric effect. โThat was the point where I was like, okay, maybe I could do this as a career,โ Misch reflects. โSuddenly it had 100,000 plays.โ Shortly afterward, Soulection co-founder Joe Kay commented on one of Mischโs productions on Soundcloud, asking the teenage prodigy to guest on his radio show.
Soon afterward, in 2014, Misch contributed to Soulectionโs White Label series, weaving together obscure jazz samples, guitar, and vocals to create the perfect summer listen (including the dreamy fan favourite โThe Journeyโ). His Beat Tape series collected the best of his hip-hop instrumentals, the 5 Day Mischon project featured collaborations with grime MC Novelist and singer-songwriter Zak Abel, and his 2016 Reverie EP brought the official release of Mischโs most sophisticated songs to date. As well as soulful singers Carmody and Jordan Rakei, he struck up a collaborative relationship with fellow south Londoner Loyle Carner, whose mellow bars flow over Mischโs productions like a breeze on a hot day. Both artists form part of the much-hyped scene of singer-songwriters emerging from south east London, including King Krule and Cosmo Pyke. Each has a DIY mindset and a brooding, poetic approach to lyricism that weaves them loosely together. โThereโs definitely a certain sound,โ reflects Misch. โEveryoneโs music in south London is really chilled. It reflects the vibe of this part of London โ itโs laid back.โ
Misch has lived in south London all his life, and he loves it so much that his new single, โSouth of the River,โ is dedicated to it. โI much prefer the general vibe of south London,โ he says. โI love this area, Peckham, Dulwich, Forest Hill. Singing that line โ You should come south of the river โ it just felt really good.โ With its string arrangements mirroring disco synth stabs and a funky bassline, itโs an irresistible bop that nods clearly to Mischโs danceable new direction.
One of the biggest influences on Mischโs sound has long been jazz. With a degree in jazz guitar, Misch is an avid listener of Robert Glasper, Roy Hargrove, Cory Henry, and jazz-influenced songwriters like DโAngelo and Erykah Badu. โItโs kind of a warm feeling, when you hear a certain chord progression,โ he explains.
In the making of his debut album, heโs also been drawing on inspiration from disco, house, and techno, discovered through the portal of producers like Kaytranada and Motor City Drum Ensemble. The euphoric feel of 1970s and โ80s disco (think Earth Wind and Fire or Gwen McCrae), and the thump of nightclubs like Fabric or Corsica, inspired him to bring more movement into his songs. โI want people to dance at my live shows, I want to bring more energy,โ he says. โWhen youโre in a club and you can feel the bass...I want people to have that experience.โ
Mischโs sound is true to its roots โ he still makes his tracks in the same bedroom studio in his parentsโ house, and his mum produces his artwork. (โ Her work is very DIY, just like my music, and feels homespun,โ he explains.) But heโs never afraid to explore new territory. โI think itโs really important to make music that hasnโt been made before,โ he says. โIโm trying to work out what my sound is, and pursuing that.โ Fans might think they know his style, but Misch is a restless experimentalist, keen to spend endless hours honing his craft. One of his favorite new songs is a โBrazilian-soundingโ jam that reflects how deeply he feels about his work. As he puts it: โItโs about how you canโt take away my love for music. Iโll always have that.โ
Nightgowns
Tom Misch Lyrics
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something 'bout the way they would taste
lick her lips after slipping everything she should've say
And saying everything that couldnt wait
saying wouldn't it be great
a little bait heard a little late
trying to be finding me cause im a slipper on a date
saying wait, the day will break
but she be saying wake me up at eight
now im talking late
Jack way back when I get eczema on my elbows
before she found shelter in the shelt holes
we felt those, lows
that hevean in the hell holes
waiting for a situation saying we should show those feelings
we're feeling, cause I dont get no Es in the evening
release when Im dreaming
and she would say she cant believe what shes reading
cause everthing i write has been misleading, she needs
It be the friday night
filling it with fifa
slum village sleeping through the speaker
I need her
deeper than the reasons had to leave her
but she aint thinking 'bout me I aint thinking 'bout her neither either
believe her or let it go
it seems the latter looks like losing over setting stone
best to bell her phone
I'd rather see her but shes never home
so I start to moan all alone
grab her breath and groan speak after the tone like
Yo its me what you saying
Its been a week I was playing
I know this isnt good for you but another night your staying
so help me Im just tryna find a way
It ain't to early morning lay it low
they say the situations straying
your the player now you're praying no more
what you playing those for
I played my cards right, twice, for nothing
now I ain't waiting no more
The lyrics of Tom Misch feat. Loyle Carnerโs song โNightgownsโ touch on a manโs troubled relationship with a woman characterized by missed connections and misunderstandings. The song has a smooth, jazzy melody that reflects the melancholic theme of lost love. The singer is reminiscing about his past relationship and how things went wrong. He is filled with regret and longs for his lover, but she is nowhere to be found. He laments the miscommunication between them as he recollects the times they spent together, emphasizing their unique moments, including sharing secrets by licking lips.
In part two of the song, the singer seems to have moved on and is playing video games and listening to music instead of chasing his lover. However, he is still thinking about her and contemplating their lost love. He regrets how things ended, but he cannot go back to the way things were. He is filled with a sense of longing and uncertainty about the future. The song is emotional and reflective, expressing the confusions and complexities of modern-day relationships.
Overall, the song โNightgownsโ is about the challenges of communication and the difficulty of connecting with people emotionally in a world filled with distractions and obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
There was something 'bout her face
I was attracted to her appearance
something 'bout the way they would taste
I was drawn to her kiss
lick her lips after slipping everything she should've say
She hesitated to say what was really on her mind
And saying everything that couldnt wait
She eventually shared her thoughts and feelings
saying wouldn't it be great
She expressed her hopes and dreams
a little bait heard a little late
She may have missed her chance to make a move
trying to be finding me cause im a slipper on a date
She was trying to locate me because I am unreliable
saying wait, the day will break
She wanted to take things slow and not rush into anything
trying to play it straight
She wanted to be honest and upfront about her intentions
but she be saying wake me up at eight
She wanted to spend more time with me
now im talking late
The conversation continued well into the night
Jack way back when I get eczema on my elbows
I reminisce about a time in my life when I struggled with a skin condition
before she found shelter in the shelt holes
Before she found comfort and refuge in difficult situations
we felt those, lows
We experienced rough times together
that hevean in the hell holes
But we were still able to find joy and happiness amidst the struggles
waiting for a situation saying we should show those feelings
We were waiting for the right moment to express our feelings for each other
we're feeling, cause I dont get no Es in the evening
I don't feel any ecstasy or intense joy in the evening
release when Im dreaming
I can only experience that level of satisfaction in my dreams
and she would say she cant believe what shes reading
She is surprised by the content of my writing
cause everthing i write has been misleading, she needs
My words have been misleading and she needs honesty and clarity
It be the friday night
It is Friday evening
filling it with fifa
I am playing video games to pass the time
slum village sleeping through the speaker
I am listening to music by the group Slum Village
I need her
I miss her and want to be with her
deeper than the reasons had to leave her
My desire for her goes beyond the reasons we had to part
but she aint thinking 'bout me I aint thinking 'bout her neither either
She doesn't have me on her mind and I don't have her on mine either
believe her or let it go
I have to accept her feelings and move on if necessary
it seems the latter looks like losing over setting stone
It seems like giving up would be worse than holding on indefinitely
best to bell her phone
I should call her and talk things out
I'd rather see her but shes never home
I would prefer to talk to her in person but she is always unavailable
so I start to moan all alone
I become sad and frustrated when I am by myself
grab her breath and groan speak after the tone like
I leave a message on her voicemail
Yo its me what you saying
I identify myself and ask how she is doing
Its been a week I was playing
It has been a while since we last talked and I was not taking things seriously
I know this isnt good for you but another night your staying
I acknowledge that this is not a healthy situation, but I still want her to spend another night with me
so help me Im just tryna find a way
I am asking for her assistance in figuring things out
It ain't to early morning lay it low
I am suggesting that we should not stay up too late
they say the situations straying
Others may view our situation as problematic
your the player now you're praying no more
I have to accept responsibility for my actions and not hope for any miracles
what you playing those for
I can't keep playing games and pretending that everything is okay
I played my cards right, twice, for nothing
I thought I had done everything right, but it ultimately didn't matter
now I ain't waiting no more
I am no longer going to wait for something that may never come
Contributed by Isaiah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pleasure.93
[Verse 1]
There was something 'bout her face
Something 'bout the way that they would taste
Little lips after slipping everything she shouldn't say
Saying everything that couldn't wait
Saying wouldn't it be great
A little bait heard a little late
Years of trying me, finally, im a slip her on a date
Saying wait, the day will break
Trying to play it straight
But she was saying wake me up at eight
Now im talking late
Jack way back when I get eczema on my elbows
Before she found shelter in the shelt holes
We felt those, lows
That Heaven in the hell holes
Waiting for a situation saying we should quote those feelings
We're feeling, cause I dont get no ease in the evening
Release when Im dreaming
And she would say she can't believe what shes reading
Cause everthing I write has been misleading, she needs him
[Hook]
She, needs him
Uh-uh she needs him
X3
She, needs him
[Second Verse]
It be the, friday night
Filling it with fifa
I got that Slum village seeping through the speaker
I need her
Deeper than the reasons had to leave her
But she ain't thinking 'bout me I ain't thinking 'bout her neither either
Believe her or let it go
It seems the latter looks like losing over setting stone
Best to bell her phone
I'd rather see her but shes never home
So I start to moan
Alone, grab her breath and groan speak after the tone like
Ayo its me what you saying
Its been a week I was playing
I know this isnt good for you but another night your staying
So help me Im just tryna find a way
It ain't no early morning lay it low no more
They say the situations straying
You're delaying, I ain't praying no more
What you playing those for
I played my cards right, twice, for nothing
No I ain't waiting no more
[Hook]
@TheFineolase
There was something 'bout her face
Something 'bout the way that they would taste
Little lips after slipping everything she shouldn't say
Saying everything that couldn't wait
Saying wouldn't it be great
A little bait heard a little late
Years of trying me, finally, im a slip her on a date
Saying wait, the day will break
Trying to play it straight
But she was saying wake me up at eight
Now im talking late
Jack way back when I get eczema on my elbows
Before she found shelter in the shelt holes
We felt those, lows
That Heaven in the hell holes
Waiting for a situation saying we should quote those feelings
We're feeling, cause I dont get no ease in the evening
Release when Im dreaming
And she would say she can't believe what shes reading
Cause everthing I write has been misleading, she needs him
[Hook]
She, needs him
Uh-uh she needs him
X3
She, needs him
[Second Verse]
It be the, friday night
Filling it with fifa
I got that Slum village seeping through the speaker
I need her
Deeper than the reasons had to leave her
But she ain't thinking 'bout me I ain't thinking 'bout her neither either
Believe her or let it go
It seems the latter looks like losing over setting stone
Best to bell her phone
I'd rather see her but shes never home
So I start to moan
Alone, grab her breath and groan speak after the tone like
Ayo its me what you saying
Its been a week I was playing
I know this isnt good for you but another night your staying
So help me Im just tryna find a way
It ain't no early morning lay it low no more
They say the situations straying
You're delaying, I ain't praying no more
What you playing those for
I played my cards right, twice, for nothing
No I ain't waiting no more
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@nintendotyrelle
Honestly one of my favorite songs of all time
@mitchdresen5202
Same
@londonmmc
Good taste
@fergie232
I can't listen to this without wanting to burst into tears cos of the nostalgia i get for where i was in life when I was first listening to this and a certain ex ๐๐ฎโ๐จ
@JBarbee83
This song has gotten me through some rough times. The instrumentation and production of Tom Misch with the flow of Loyle Carner. One of my Top 10 songs in life.
@BillyWarHigh
That last chord of the loop is so satisfying. Resolved.
@15Sivle
Your music just brings me to a state of relaxation in which I can draw/read/learn for hours in this sort of dreamlike state. It's incredible.I'm glad I found you!
@dudleylandsberg1747
Amen. Soul music
@n8f12
whos listening in 2020?
@alfredobryanmusic
Me