Patchwork Inc. - Whatever Makes You Happy / Last Forever [Seaglass Blue 7"]

Patchwork Inc. is a multi genre music collective based in Chicago. Inspired by the intricate and repetitive patterns on a quilt, deep grooves are stitched together with vibrant threads of analog synths, fat bass, Fender Rhodes, and a plethora of percussion to form a uniquely personal piece of art.

“Whatever Makes You Happy,” comes on like one of those unseasonably warm days in late fall. Flute, synth, and congas flutter like a cool breeze before giving way to a sunny and sultry hook. North Carolina native Taylor Williams brings a D’angelo-esque vocal to a Roy Ayers style instrumental resulting in a mosaic of neo-soul and jazz-funk.

The record’s flipside evokes more of an idyllic fall day. The kind of day where you can throw on your favorite jacket and endlessly stroll down a tree-lined path as amber leaves fall to the ground. Chicago journeyman and musical prodigy Wyatt Waddell effortlessly layers his voice over the backbeat of “Last Forever,” resulting in a medium-fidelity banger that could be confused for a I Want You-era Marvin demo. 

Format / 7"
Released / 02/21/2025
Catalogue / CLMN-247lp-C1
Barcode / 648564356227
Artist / Patchwork Inc.
Label / Colemine Records
Genre / Funk / Soul