salute moved to Brighton at 18 before eventually landing in Manchester, where he’s currently based. It was in the UK that he started attending club nights, getting wrapped up in what club culture really meant on the ground, swiftly evolving as an artist. Scrolling through salute’s back catalogue, you can hear his evolution play out in real time. His earlier material is often softer, lighter, honey-sweet vocals nestled against lilting down-tempo beats. CONDITION, his 2019 release, was a dance-focused album, comprised of neat, chopped up electronics and emotive, garage-style samples. His latest work, TRUE MAGIC, was released via Ninja Tune in 2024.