Laxcity

Joshua Mbewe – Laxcity – is a Sheffield, UK-based, Ndola, Zambia-born artist whose music draws on imaginative, intricate soundscapes to create immersive electronica with emotional resonance. His debut LP, Catharsis, issued in 2018, is a moving project coloured by orchestral influences that would set the stage for continued blends of high-octane electronica and often wistful, ambient and cinematic scores. A second pair of EPs, Purity and Disconnect, would follow. 2021 saw him release 2018 – 2021 (mixtape) – a time capsule that captures the now-unmistakable Laxcity sound, with its whirring synths and sonic polish – a single with Moore Kismet; play Porter Robinson’s “Secret Sky” and tour with DROELOE. In December came "‎melodies ‎from ‎heaven," a lush tribute to Josh's Christian upbringing. In 2022, Laxcity had his first headline show (London, in January) and tour (Canada, in June). He also made his festival debut at Amsterdam Dance Event; toured IE/UK with Slow Magic; and played Ministry of Sound Club's main room, also releasing a string of high-energy singles like "‎amends" and "‎kinder ‎opposites." His upcoming 10-track "kinder opposites" project is Laxcity's most high-energy, hard-hitting release to date, influenced by the bass music scene in Bristol – where Josh previously lived – and worldwide.