Manchester duo Kazimi are continuing to carve out a space entirely their own, and new single ‘Errant Nodes’ feels like another sizeable step in the right direction. Fusing the infectious pull of electronic dance music with the restless spirit of jazz, Tom Chapman and Jon Needham deliver a track that wastes little time getting under your skin. There’s an immediate sense of movement here, with punchy production, bubbling synth work and a melodic sensibility that feels tailor-made for late-night dancefloors. It’s bold, playful and gloriously difficult to pin down.
Leaning further into electronic territory than anything they’ve released before, ‘Errant Nodes’ sees Kazimi embrace a more expansive approach to their sound. Pounding rhythms provide the foundation, while intricate instrumental flourishes and shifting dynamics keep things wonderfully unpredictable. There’s a certain mathematical precision to the arrangement, but crucially, nothing feels overly calculated. Instead, the duo find a sweet spot between technical musicianship and outright dancefloor euphoria, allowing complex rhythmic ideas to sit comfortably alongside hooks that demand repeat listens.
What makes Kazimi particularly compelling is their ability to bring seemingly opposing musical worlds into conversation. The influence of electronic innovators such as Daft Punk and The Prodigy can be felt in the track’s forward-thinking production and propulsive energy, while its more adventurous compositional moments nod towards the experimental instincts of contemporary jazz. Having previously explored these ideas across ‘Storming Jupiter’ and ‘Mauve Coconut’, the pair sound increasingly confident in their identity. ‘Errant Nodes’ feels less like an experiment and more like a statement of intent, with every unexpected turn contributing to a remarkably cohesive whole.
There’s also a refreshing sense of freedom running through the release. Built around a single musical idea that gradually evolved into something considerably more ambitious, the track moves through contrasting moods without ever losing its central thread. That balance between structure and spontaneity is where Kazimi really shine. Their background in collaboration, alongside contributions from musicians including saxophonist Jimmy Stuttard and keyboardist Liviu Gheorghe across their wider catalogue, has clearly helped shape a project that values both technical detail and collective expression. It’s music that feels just as exciting to dissect as it does to lose yourself in.
With a debut EP expected in early 2027, ‘Errant Nodes’ makes for a seriously enticing preview of what’s to come. Operating somewhere between Manchester’s club culture, indie underground and jazz community, Kazimi are creating something that refuses to sit neatly within any one scene. There’s ambition, personality and an undeniable sense of fun at the heart of their approach, three qualities that make this latest outing particularly infectious. If this is the sound of Kazimi finding their stride, then their next chapter is shaping up to be a rather exciting one.
