Yorkshire-based Paul Stone & The Basement Collective return this autumn with their new single “Embers,” a modern analogue jazz recording centered on connection, presence, and shared human experience. Led by vocalist, songwriter, and producer Paul Stone, the track was recorded live in the band’s self-built basement studio, anchored by a vintage Neve console and the natural interplay of musicians performing together in one room.
“Embers” leans into warmth and restraint, allowing performance and feel to guide the arrangement. The recording approach reflects the group’s commitment to authenticity, capturing subtle dynamics and chemistry rather than relying on studio polish. The track has already received support from Robbie Vincent on Jazz FM’s Music Garden, where it was highlighted for its soulful production and underlying message.
2025 has marked a significant return for Stone following time away from the spotlight to focus on family. Since then, the project has earned airplay from Jazz FM, BBC Introducing, BBC Radio Leeds, CBC Canada, Radio 2 Hong Kong, and KCSM in the US, alongside organic editorial support on Spotify’s UK Jazz playlist. With further original releases planned and festival appearances on the horizon in 2026, Paul Stone & The Basement Collective continue shaping a distinct voice within the UK jazz landscape through analogue craft and considered songwriting.