On “Dreaming Is Dead Now”, multi-talented wonder Skinny Pelembe meditates on grief, heartache, stunted aspirations and fresh possibilities in post-recession Britain. A patchwork of personal and musical touchstones, the Johannesburg-born, Doncaster-raised artist weaves together memories and observations, sun-dazzled California folk diced with the murkier corners of the UK dance lineage. It’s an exaltation of flawed, multi-faceted Britain, its imperfections and contradictions held up to be seen and celebrated.

Released on Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Recordings.

Tracklist:
A1 Gonna Buy A Car Today
A2 No Blacks, No Dogs, No Irish
A3 Dreaming Is Dead Now
A4 Spit/Swallow
A5 Without A Doubtful Shadow
B1 My Love Is Burning Down
B2 Ten Four, Good Friend
B3 I'll Be On Your Mind
B4 Laxmi Flying
B5 Blood Relations