British jazz, funk, and street soul group, Secret Night Gang, have announced the release of their second studio album, Belongs On A Place Called Earth, set to hit the shelves in June via Brownswood Recordings. Alongside the album announcement, the band has dropped their latest groove-laden single, “Don’t Know What Tomorrow Brings“.
Manchester natives and childhood friends Kemani Anderson and Callum Connell lead the Secret Night Gang, whose genre-blending sound is characterized by dynamic melodies, striking brass accents, and jazz-inflected soul prowess.
The band has been championed by tastemakers such as Deb Grant (Jazz FM), Craig Charles, Crack Magazine, and Vinyl Factory, and handpicked by legendary broadcaster, DJ, producer, and label head Gilles Peterson in 2021.
Secret Night Gang has been wowing crowds at venues such as the Jazz Café London and festivals like North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz, and Primavera Sound. They also supported Khruangbin on their 2022 UK/EU Tour, which featured a date at London’s Alexandra Palace.
Influenced by the likes of Terrace Martin and Bilal, “Don’t Know What Tomorrow Brings” is an infectious, funk-infused track featuring soulful vocals from Kemani Anderson and tight orchestrations by Callum Connell. The song highlights the importance of kindness amid the uncertainty of life.
The upcoming album, Belongs on a Place Called Earth, is inspired by the relatable, hard-hitting realities of life in 2023. Anderson and Connell address pressing themes such as equality, love, and heartbreak while spreading a powerful and uplifting message.
Secret Night Gang has a busy year ahead, with a series of singles, a second studio album, and an exciting lineup of live shows, including performances at Cross The Tracks in London, Love Supreme, and more to be announced.
Their new single, “Don’t Know What Tomorrow Brings,” is available on all streaming platforms now, with the full album, Belongs On a Place Called Earth, to be released on June 23.
Listen to “Don’t Know What Tomorrow Brings” below!
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