# UK Indie-Jazz’ OSCAR JEROME’s The Spoon – Out Now On Vinyl/CD

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- Published: 2022-12-20T14:00:00-06:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

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“Jerome’s guitar sounds like sunbeams, and he is a gifted songwriter with a folkie
sensibility – soulful but understated, his voice never forced or overblown, and 
all the richer for it”- **The Guardian**

**OSCAR JEROME 
ReleasesIntrospective Sophomore Album _The Spoon _Today On Vinyl/
CDReworks of “[Berlin 1](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=c8cf5940e8&e=615f2b8493)”
and “[Aya & Bartholomew](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=3f282f5d18&e=615f2b8493)”
Out Now

**DECEMBER 16, 2022 (London, UK) — **Following its digital premiere earlier this
fall, one of the UK’s leading Jazz musicians, **OSCAR JEROME**, has now released
his sophomore album, **_The Spoon_**,**_ _**physically, on vinyl and CD. The artist
who The Line of Best Fit proclaims “radiates both charisma and an organized chaos,
creating a distinctive and refreshing perspective on neo-soul and jazz fusion,” 
has been wowing European audiences for the last few years, building a formidable
surge for his brand of “funky, intriguing and pleasingly off-kilter” stew of modern
Jazz with pop and R&B elements. This new physical release follows various reworkings
of album tracks “**[Berlin 1](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=34597c81f3&e=615f2b8493)**”
and “[**Aya and Bartholomew**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=2e41704709&e=615f2b8493)”
that Jerome unveiled in November. _The Spoon_ can be ordered now on vinyl and CD**
[here](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=a052baf39f&e=615f2b8493)**.
This creatively expansive project encompasses twelve tracks, offering a refreshed
creative approach as he paradoxically inhabits different personas to provide the
most transparent version of himself to date. Called “the Jazz upstart you nee to
hear now” by Guitar.com, Jerome wrote the album mid-pandemic when he found himself
at crossroads in his life, alone in Berlin and using the time and space to reflect
and eventually beginning work on _The Spoon_. Narratives of masculinity, melancholy
and insecurities were explored in a run of releases including “[Berlin 1](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=0ad80fe039&e=615f2b8493)”
and “**[Channel Your Anger](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=471960c182&e=615f2b8493)**”
in addition to an Orchestral version of lead single “**[Sweet Isolation](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=a8561179d4&e=615f2b8493)**”
alongside **Metropole Orkest**.  

Berlin 1 (Rework)

[⌊Berlin 1 (Rework)⌉⌊Berlin 1 (Rework)⌉
Watch this video on YouTube

**OSCAR JEROME “Berlin 1 (Rework)”**

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**OSCAR JEROME
Photo Credit
: Alex Waespi

“_The Spoon_ takes an arc from emotional, sad boy to angry man looking out at this
mess humans have created and then to a more light, open and accepting place of reflection
on the beautiful parts of this existence. The main aim is to make you feel something,”
says Jerome about the message behind _The Spoon_.

Coming to life over the past two years, Oscar went into hibernation to birth tracks
between studios in Berlin and London. Also, two years since his highly-regarded 
debut album _Breathe Deep_, his latest project reflects his feelings about depression,
capitalism and the ongoing injustices of the UK. Showcasing a new level of creative
melancholy, “[Sweet Isolation](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=617b1baea1&e=615f2b8493)”
and “[Berlin 1](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=cc87d79c23&e=615f2b8493)”
sees the introduction of parody characters “Jerry” and “Ice Guycicle” who combat
the dark undertones with a humorous touch. A contrast of intimate and gentle moments
can be heard throughout the album with blissful poetry remaining at the heart of
the record.

The second half of the album commences with “[**Feet Down South**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=34fc529d8d&e=615f2b8493)”
driven by his intricate jazz guitar chops and introspective lyricism about anxiety.
Introspectively examining his role as a musician, “**[Feed The Pigs](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=aed61b6ae6&e=615f2b8493)**”
and “**[Use It](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=d2ddcde7a0&e=615f2b8493)**”
reflect the journey of his inner emotions. Throughout the project, he worked closely
with producer **Beni Giles**, creative director **Malcolm Yaeng**, and additional
musicians **Ayo Salawu** (_drums_), **Tom Driessler** (_bass_) and **Crispin Robinson**(
_additional percussion_).  

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[[**OSCAR JEROME – **_**The Spoon**_
**Tracklisting**

1. The Dark Slide 
2. [Sweet Isolation](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=12b2432141&e=615f2b8493)
3. [Berlin 1](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=50089d8ef2&e=615f2b8493)
4. The Spoon 5. The Soup 6. [Channel Your Anger](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=557143373d&e=615f2b8493)
7. [Feet Down South](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=0f60292abb&e=615f2b8493)
8. Aya & Bartholomew 9. [Feed The Pigs](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=78a0f22e57&e=615f2b8493)
10. Path To Someone 11. Hall of Mirrors feat. Léa Sen 12. Use It

Although some of the record was developed in Berlin, Oscar has settled in South 
London after leaving his birthplace, Norwich, 11 years ago. Oscar has become an 
anchor within the London Jazz scene at the hands of his virtuous sonic and live 
show since bursting onto the scene in 2016. His willingness to feels the complexity
is highlighted on this album marking his personal and musical growth. With infinite
potential to his artist, _The Spoon_ cements his ever-evolving legacy.

You can order **_The Spoon _**by **Oscar Jerome** today on CD and vinyl **[here](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=88695445e4&e=615f2b8493)**.
In addition, reworks of** “[Berlin 1](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=05989d0af3&e=615f2b8493)”**
and **“[Aya and Bartholomew](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=10d689eb4e&e=615f2b8493)“**
are out now.

**[Website](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=df5387a885&e=615f2b8493)
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