Photo by Shervin Lainez
Uwade was born in Nigeria and raised in North Carolina. She grew up listening to hymnal choral music and Nigerian Highlife, and later studying Classics at Columbia and Oxford. Her debut single, "Call it a Draw," is an enchanting mixture of alt- and indie pop mixed with folk and soul. It has all the charm of an intimate bedroom recording but with full production. This is one of the most engaging singles we've brought you so far this year, and is one of the better chilled out dance songs you've heard in a while. Even if you typically bristle at any genre of pop music, you're going to find a lot to enjoy with "Call It a Draw." This is a great one.
Uwade says of her new single:
“Over the past few years I’ve been trying to experiment with my songwriting process a bit more, and this song is one of the fruits of that exploration. ‘Call It A Draw’ started with a drum loop, a chord progression, and a feeling of restlessness. The creation process was pure, playful, and visceral, relying less on structure and more on improvisation. This approach was really freeing and reflects the sense of release that I feel is central to the project as a whole.”
You can watch the video for "Call It a Draw" below. Florilegium is due out April 25 on Ehiose Records/Thirty Tigers, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Uwade, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.
3/26/25 - London, UK @ The Forge
4/25/25 - Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right
5/03/25 - Seattle, WA @ Barboza
5/10/25 - Chicago, IL @ Schubas
5/15/25 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge
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