Refined, Nuanced, and Insatiable: Tatum Gale Releases New Single ‘800m’

New Orleans-based Tatum Gale delivers a trip-hop masterpiece with his latest single ‘800m’. Written, performed, and produced by Gale himself, the single is all the more impressive considering Gale’s relatively fresh start in music: “I bought Logic Pro in 2016 with a pile of old iTunes gift cards and here we are”.

Since then, Gale has released numerous singles and EPs, and is also an audio engineer at Feature Bug Studios. As a master of balancing quantity and quality, ‘800m’ is another example of his technical craftsmanship. Comprised of engaging synths, smooth reverberated vocals, and trip-hop percussion, ‘800m’ shines with modern brilliance. Both engaging and laidback, it possesses an underlying quiet confidence, only making it all the more endearing.

On the contrary, the clever addition of a disco-esque bassline evokes a warming, nostalgia in the track, harkening back to the classic, well-loved sound of the 80s. This demonstrates Gale’s attentive, comprehensive headspace and generally well-rounded approach to song writing. In particular, ‘800m’ shows a focused and succinct production style radiating from Gale, effortlessly tying juxtaposing ideas together. As each element is treated with nuance and care, listeners can discover something new on every listen of the track.

‘800m’ has been a long time coming for Gale, as he actually recorded the vocals back in 2020. However, he decided to re-work and re-record them this year, creating more enticing harmonies and a polished mix. In this, Gale proves the importance of not being over-protective or egotistical within your work. Whether as a singer, writer, or producer, ‘800m’ demonstrates that a continuous commitment to learning is the best way to refine your skills and final output.

An impressive pairing of new-wave sound and a nod to eras before, ‘800m’ is an insatiable repeat.

Rachel Feehan

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Image: ‘800m’ Official Single Cover