30 October 2026
Ahead of their second sold-out date at Hackney Church this evening, British Electronic duo JOY (Anonymous) surprise-releases their body of work, Us People (Source Material), alongside their new single, ‘JOY (Play Power)’.
Us People (Source Material) is a 16-track, immersive odyssey through finger-picked acoustic guitar, softly-sung falsetto vocals and thrumming hand percussion.
Meanwhile, new single ‘JOY (Play Power)’ is built around grooving basslines and guitar melodies underpinning Hen’s smooth vocal performance, ‘JOY (Play Power)’ overflows with euphoria and optimism.
“‘Play Power’ was written about how we get in our own way, and how we build mountains out of molehills that end up defining a period of our lives.” the duo explains. “Then sometimes a simple sentence, or a simple letting go, changes everything and makes us realise the big thing was never that big, even though it controlled us for so long.
The title is a play on the idea that power is usually seen as big and dominating, when you can actually play with it and make it light-hearted.”
The single is accompanied by a music video introducing Saya and her compelling story. ‘JOY (Play Power)’ follows previous offerings ‘JOY (Shit You Make Me Feel)’ and ‘JOY (Light In The Dark)’ – watch HERE.
Check out Us People (Source Material) below: