Belfast-born polymath Calibre has spent three decades immersed in a creative journey spanning various artistic realms as a painter, multi-instrumentalist, singer, writer, producer, and DJ. He now picks up his collaboration with London-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Chelou for the new 12" Doing It For You / No Man Is An Island. Tune in below.
The artists previously collaborated on 2022's ‘Dissolve In the Rain’, on which Calibre leaned into the blues of Chelou, who is known for his psychedelic blend of folk, blues, and electronics for a reverb-soaked, dreamlike sound. Doing It For You / No Man Is An Island is the latest addition to Calibre's unprecedented catalogue, which spans 100+ singles and 25 albums, encompassing a myriad of tempos and genres.
Calibre performs at Le Guess Who? 2025 on Saturday, 8 November, as part of gyrofield's curation. Also performing at the festival are a.o. Objekt, Ciel, emptyset, upsammy & Valentina Magaletti, and many more.
Photography by Jake Davis
