It’s really no surprise any longer when you find out that one of the more interesting up-and-coming producers you’re into is still a teenager, but it’s not entirely common to come across one with the kind of knack for emotional subtelty that London’s Will Archer (a.k.a. Slime) has. Take “Break Fall” from his debut EP, Increases (out now via Tough Love), where Archer pairs half-whispered vocal melodies with softly strummed guitars and sparse synth flourishes for an effect that’s both heartwarming and alien. You can hear hints of both James Blake and The xx emanatinge from Slime’s music, but we’re nonetheless interested in hearing more from the budding artist.

Break Fall