Release Date: 27/02/26
Alchemist is the debut full-length from Alexander IV, the jazz‑influenced beat project of Dutch producer and multi‑instrumentalist Joris Feiertag. Known for his club‑ready work as Feiertag, he pivots to an introspective, cinematic sound that merges beat culture with live musicianship, meticulous sample craft, and a deep love of soul and jazz. Sequenced as a 13‑track journey, the album moves from dusty drum breaks and dubbed‑out horns to soulful toplines and hypnotic rhythm guitars, channeling the spirit of Mr. Scruff, Thievery Corporation, Kruder & Dorfmeister, SAULT, and Khruangbin. Highlights include the cinematic opener Touch of Gold; lo‑fi jazz excursions like All I Have to Say, Génie, and Palau; and standout vocal features from Cézanne (This Won’t Do), Oli Hannaford (Time of Day), Pete Josef (Long Way from Home), and spoken‑word icon Ursula Rucker (Now, Pause…). A hand‑crafted reflection on process, patience, and the magic of collaboration, Alchemist feels like both a beat tape and a full‑band session—intimate, spacious, and richly detailed.
Alchemist is the debut full-length from Alexander IV, the jazz‑influenced beat project of Dutch producer and multi‑instrumentalist Joris Feiertag. Known for his club‑ready work as Feiertag, he pivots to an introspective, cinematic sound that merges beat culture with live musicianship, meticulous sample craft, and a deep love of soul and jazz. Sequenced as a 13‑track journey, the album moves from dusty drum breaks and dubbed‑out horns to soulful toplines and hypnotic rhythm guitars, channeling the spirit of Mr. Scruff, Thievery Corporation, Kruder & Dorfmeister, SAULT, and Khruangbin. Highlights include the cinematic opener Touch of Gold; lo‑fi jazz excursions like All I Have to Say, Génie, and Palau; and standout vocal features from Cézanne (This Won’t Do), Oli Hannaford (Time of Day), Pete Josef (Long Way from Home), and spoken‑word icon Ursula Rucker (Now, Pause…). A hand‑crafted reflection on process, patience, and the magic of collaboration, Alchemist feels like both a beat tape and a full‑band session—intimate, spacious, and richly detailed.