Sean Green arrives as an enigmatic new name with a sound that suggests experience, restraint, and a clear artistic identity. With little revealed about the person behind the project, his music leans on deep-rooted influences across house, broken beat, and soul, shaped with a confident, understated touch.
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His debut EP ‘The Green Room’, released as the 20th installment on Soul Quest Records, introduces a cohesive vision that balances warmth, groove, and emotional depth. From the vocal-led ‘Really Love’ featuring Will Heard to the darker tones of ‘Hold On’, the record unfolds with a strong sense of direction.
In this conversation, Sean Green opens up about his creative process, influences, and the thinking behind his debut.
EG: Hello, welcome to EG. The Green Room feels incredibly cohesive for a debut. Can you tell us about the concept or mindset behind the EP?
Sean Green: Thanks for the invite. I wanted to create something that represented me, from the soul to the club.
EG: There is a strong balance between deep house and broken beat across the record. What draws you to these two worlds, and how do you approach blending them?
Sean Green: I’ve been around all of it, inspired by all the great tunes of the past. I was a young kid when 4hero ‘Hold It Down’ Bugz in the Attic remix came out, and I think standout records like that blend in with others from garage, US house, soul music, and all the subgenres and artists that have inspired me over the years.
EG: Your identity remains quite enigmatic. Is that intentional, and does anonymity play a role in how you want listeners to experience the music?
Sean Green: With the growing sense of needing to be a face of the music, my headspace is the opposite, and I would like to let the music do the singing.
EG: ‘Really Love’ features Will Heard. How did that collaboration come about, and what did he bring to the track that elevated it?
Sean Green: We sat down, I played nine beats, he sang on all of them, completely top of the dome. Some were full songs, some were mumbles, and the odd word. I then created the beat separately on another day on a plane ride, picked one of his vocals and threw it on this beat, but had to pitch it down -4 to get it in key, and there we had something magical. I added Eddie Lopes on bass guitar and a backing vocalist called Beth Aggett. Then we went back in and wrote the lyrics together, and had to record it up 4 to get that sound. Not the normal process, but it was a fun journey.
“I have all the synths, all the Neves, but most of this EP was made on my laptop on an airplane or in hotel rooms”
EG: Tracks like ‘Green Alot’ and ‘Hold On’ lean into broken beat with a modern touch. Which artists or scenes have influenced your approach to that sound?
Sean Green: With ‘Green Alot’, I didn’t know broken beats were still a thing until after I made it, and my good friend Max at Soul Quest said yeah it’s called bruk now. I had clearly been living under a rock. I love jazz and synths, and I’ve always loved broken beats, garage, the push, and anything swung, so this just came out naturally one late night. With ‘Hold On,’ it feels like I channeled my inner warehouse project rave kid and my love for dub. It’s essentially a bassline that doesn’t make sense with the music, but at the same time, it makes the most sense. I really love basslines that would piss off the math gods of music.
EG: The EP has a very warm, musical feel. Can you walk us through your production process and the tools or techniques you rely on most?
Sean Green: Honestly, I have all the synths, all the Neves, but most of this EP was made on my laptop on an airplane or in hotel rooms, and with good musicians.
EG: There is a noticeable emotional depth in tracks like ‘I’d Rather Be With You.’ How important is storytelling or mood when you are creating music?
Sean Green: I think music tells a story in itself, and when you add lyrics, it just takes it from 3D to 4D. This song talks about my happy place, the music. When I’m creating, there’s no place I’d rather be.
EG: Releasing on Soul Quest Records’ 20th catalog feels significant. What does it mean to you to be part of that milestone?
Sean Green: The Soul Quest family has been making waves; it’s been beautiful to see. I’m proud to be a part of it.
“With the growing sense of needing to be a face of the music, my headspace is the opposite and would like to let the music do the singing”
EG: Your sound feels both classic and forward-thinking. How do you strike that balance between honoring tradition and pushing things ahead?
Sean Green: It’s something that comes naturally as a student of the old school. I’m now in my later years, passing on what I’ve been taught, in my own way.
EG: With such a strong debut, what is next for Sean Green? Should we expect more releases, live performances, or perhaps the reveal of the person behind the alias?
Sean Green: You will have to come to a show and ask him yourself…
Sean Green’s ‘The Green Room’ is out now on Soul Quest Records. Stream and download here.
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