Until We Are Free

On their debut album Until We Are Free, the fluid collective fabric arrive with a clear sense of purpose. Released on 17 April 2026 via Four Flies Records, the ten-track record channels the communal energy of funk, soul and Afrobeat into something that feels both celebratory and quietly defiant.

At its core, Until We Are Free is an album about connection. While its lyrics tackle themes of equality, civic awareness and resistance, the music rarely feels heavy-handed. Instead, fabric understand that some of the most powerful messages are delivered through movement. These songs invite listeners onto the dancefloor, not as a form of escape, but as a reminder of collective strength.

The album’s opening stretch immediately establishes that balance. “Taste This Sound” and “Make Me Dance” are driven by infectious grooves and rhythmic precision, while “Go Let Your Freedom Grow” expands the record’s vision into something more uplifting and communal. Elsewhere, “Fight!” and “Tic Toc” inject urgency into the mix, marrying socially conscious themes with propulsive arrangements that never sacrifice enjoyment for message.

Musically, Until We Are Free draws from a broad palette of influences. Echoes of 1970s library funk, soul and bossa nova weave naturally alongside Afrobeat rhythms, creating a sound that feels both rooted in tradition and forward-looking. The result is a record that comfortably bridges generations, connecting the spirit of pioneering groove-based music with a contemporary perspective.

What makes the album particularly engaging is its refusal to separate politics from pleasure. The collective’s vision is built around the idea that music can inform, unite and inspire without losing sight of the joy that brings people together in the first place. Every rhythm, every groove and every chorus serves that mission.

For a debut, Until We Are Free feels remarkably assured. Rich with warmth, movement and purpose, it is an album that understands the enduring power of communal music. In fabric’s hands, the dancefloor becomes more than a destination. It becomes a meeting point where celebration and solidarity move to the same beat.