Homegrown from the magical White Isle coming to Spiritland!

We welcome Ibiza’s 7-piece jazz-funk collective The Illusions for a rare DJ set to celebrate the release of their debut album Find Your Way, out on 18th June.

An eclectic mix of funk, jazz soul and afro-influenced rhythms, Find Your Way has been heavily influenced by the band’s own love of electronica and hip hop and live improvisation formed into a sound shaped on the island, but with a reach far beyond it.

The Illusions were born at the famous WOM Radio Café in Santa Eularia, Ibiza, five years ago when Antonio Blakstad (Vocals, Keys) and Pere Navarro (Trumpets, Keys) performed as a duo. The duo enlisted some of the very best musicians on the island, who through a shared love of music were already their friends and jam session partners.

Nathan Haines mixed and produced the entire album, his legacy and production skills bringing further credibility and depth to the project. The result is Find Your Way - a body of work which bridges live performance energy with the band’s own Balearic upbringing.

Antonio Blakstad from the band says: “This project has grown organically from the island, from playing together, learning from each other, and finding a shared sound. The album is a reflection of that journey, and we’re excited to bring it to London.”

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