FIRST LIGHT marks a daring new chapter for Village of the Sun, the collaborative project of Binker Golding, Moses Boyd, and Simon Ratcliffe (of Basement Jaxx fame). This album is a vibrant intersection of jazz improvisation and electronic innovation, drawing from the lineage of UK jazz while fearlessly diving into new sonic territories. Each track unfolds with a sense of discovery—Golding’s saxophone lines spiral and dart, Boyd’s drumming crackles with restless energy, and Ratcliffe’s electronic textures add depth and intrigue. Rather than simply fusing genres, Village of the Sun crafts a sound world where acoustic and electronic elements converse in real time, always pushing forward. FIRST LIGHT is both a celebration of musical lineage and a bold step into uncharted waters, making it essential listening for collectors who cherish albums that reward close, repeated listening. From the trance-like grooves to moments of meditative calm, this record delivers an invigorating spectrum of moods, always underpinned by a spirit of experimentation. For anyone seeking the pulse of contemporary jazz in conversation with electronic music, FIRST LIGHT is a vital and inspired addition to the vinyl shelf.