NEEB’s debut album Take To The Sky is more than just an introduction; it’s a fully realized statement from a band with years of experience behind them. With roots in electronica, dub, breakbeat, and beyond, NEEB bring all of those influences together here while giving space to their newest member, vocalist and guitarist Jasmine Weatherill. The result is an album that feels vibrant, versatile, and deeply human. The record opens with “Take To The Sky”, a track that lives up to its title. Built on steady grooves and layered textures, the song has a bright, uplifting energy. Jasmine’s voice carries the melody with confidence, creating a sense of release that sets the tone for the album. “The Way I Do” slows things down into something more intimate. The vocals are tender and reflective, while the instrumentation feels restrained, giving the song an emotional pull. It’s one of the softer tracks, showing NEEB’s range early on. With “Cave of Hands”, the mood turns darker and more hypnotic. This song leans into deep basslines and atmospheric layers, almost meditative in its pulse. The percussion stands out here, grounding the track while the synths and vocals swirl around it. “Visions” pushes into more expansive territory. It’s cinematic in scale, with broad synth work and a driving rhythm that feels like it’s constantly building. This track highlights the band’s electronic roots, but Jasmine’s voice adds a soulful edge that keeps it grounded. On “All Caught Up”, the energy lifts again. It’s playful and funky, with grooves that immediately catch the ear. The track balances electronic precision with organic flow, making it one of the more accessible songs on the record. “Time Is Elastic” lives up to its name. The rhythm shifts and stretches, creating a fluid and unpredictable feel. It’s experimental but still approachable, a track that shows how NEEB like to blur the lines between structured songwriting and freer, more open textures.
NEEB’s debut album Take To The Sky is more than just an introduction; it’s a fully realized statement from a band with years of experience behind them. With roots in electronica, dub, breakbeat, and beyond, NEEB bring all of those influences together here while giving space to their newest member, vocalist and guitarist Jasmine Weatherill. The result is an album that feels vibrant, versatile, and deeply human.
The record opens with “Take To The Sky”, a track that lives up to its title. Built on steady grooves and layered textures, the song has a bright, uplifting energy. Jasmine’s voice carries the melody with confidence, creating a sense of release that sets the tone for the album.
“The Way I Do” slows things down into something more intimate. The vocals are tender and reflective, while the instrumentation feels restrained, giving the song an emotional pull. It’s one of the softer tracks, showing NEEB’s range early on.
With “Cave of Hands”, the mood turns darker and more hypnotic. This song leans into deep basslines and atmospheric layers, almost meditative in its pulse. The percussion stands out here, grounding the track while the synths and vocals swirl around it.
“Visions” pushes into more expansive territory. It’s cinematic in scale, with broad synth work and a driving rhythm that feels like it’s constantly building. This track highlights the band’s electronic roots, but Jasmine’s voice adds a soulful edge that keeps it grounded.
On “All Caught Up”, the energy lifts again. It’s playful and funky, with grooves that immediately catch the ear. The track balances electronic precision with organic flow, making it one of the more accessible songs on the record.
“Time Is Elastic” lives up to its name. The rhythm shifts and stretches, creating a fluid and unpredictable feel. It’s experimental but still approachable, a track that shows how NEEB like to blur the lines between structured songwriting and freer, more open textures.
“Wasted” dives into grittier territory, heavier and rawer than much of what comes before. The track’s rough edges give it a sense of urgency, making it one of the album’s most hard-hitting moments.
The record closes with “Brighter Day”, a track that ties everything together. It’s hopeful and melodic, with a lightness that leaves the listener uplifted. Ending on this note feels intentional, as if the band wanted to make sure the last impression was one of positivity and possibility.
Across all eight tracks, percussionist Martin Ditcham adds a dynamic touch that elevates the grooves and textures. The band’s experience sharing stages with acts like Zion Train and Gong can be heard in the confidence of their sound, but Take To The Sky also makes it clear that NEEB are stepping into their own. It’s a debut album that feels both polished and alive, a record that reflects their history while opening the door to an exciting new chapter.
“Wasted” dives into grittier territory, heavier and rawer than much of what comes before. The track’s rough edges give it a sense of urgency, making it one of the album’s most hard-hitting moments. The record closes with “Brighter Day”, a track that ties everything together. It’s hopeful and melodic, with a lightness that leaves the listener uplifted. Ending on this note feels intentional, as if the band wanted to make sure the last impression was one of positivity and possibility. Across all eight tracks, percussionist Martin Ditcham adds a dynamic touch that elevates the grooves and textures. The band’s experience sharing stages with acts like Zion Train and Gong can be heard in the confidence of their sound, but Take To The Sky also makes it clear that NEEB are stepping into their own. It’s a debut album that feels both polished and alive, a record that reflects their history while opening the door to an exciting new chapter.
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