Delv!s

His single ‘Come My Way’ is an irrepressible blast of tight funk disco that heralds the arrival of a fresh, exciting talent. Feted on the Belgian underground for the last couple years, Delv!s’s vocals on jazz-electronica hits with the Up High Collective and DJ Title have drawn accolades from taste making DJ Gilles Peterson. Keeping James Brown’s hard-working spirit alive fronting his own seven-piece band, Delv!s has honed his talent on the road, supporting kindred spirits like Aloe Blacc and John Newman.

Now he is ready for his moment in the spotlight and his first EP shows off the incredible versatility of his voice. In a Paris studio with young French producer, Maxime Tribèche, the songs poured out of Delv!s, reflected in the infectious energy of the five tracks they laid down in just two weeks. Lead single, ‘Come My Way’, magically conjures up the lithe pop shimmer and musical ecstasy of Michael Jackson in his prime.

Delv!s was born Niels Delvaux and got his nickname at school because of his floppy dark quiff. From a young age, Delv!s was drawn to old gospel and soul records, finding his voice reflected in the cracked, mournful beauty of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. While he fronted a rock band at school, his incredible range quickly outgrew their Nirvana and AC/DC covers and he studied jazz vocals in Antwerp for a year before gravitating towards Brussels’ exciting electronic scene.

Effortlessly mixing funk, disco, pop and old-school soul, Delv!s stays true to a classic, laid-back jazz attitude while getting you on your feet with his irresistible grooves.